Job Summary
An opportunity exists for the position of Assistant Vice President within the Derivatives Implementations & Change Management team in North America. Focused on STP & Automation efforts, the incumbent will be responsible for new business integration & change management in the Derivatives COE. This team is also responsible for supporting continuous operating model enhancements across the lifecycle of derivatives servicing, from trade management through to accounting, pricing and reconciliation - for back office, middle office and Alpha clients.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
Core Competencies
Fuel Innovation-
Capitalize on new ideas to reinvent ourselves and the business
Act Globally
- Understand different perspectives and cultures to align management practices to fulfill business strategy
Client Focus & Consultation
- Provide excellent service and build strategic client partnerships based on knowledge of their needs and by exceeding mutual expectations
Problem Solving & Decision Making
- Develop solutions and provide counsel to ensure effective decisions are reached by employing timely, rigorous and logical analysis
Manage Execution
- Deliver flawless execution of work products through effective plans, clear priorities and developed process management methods to ensure all resources function at optimal levels
Quality & Risk Management
- Drive high quality outputs and ensure that organizational risks are managed through embedding effective controls
Individual Accountabilities
Product expert for Centre of excellence. Comprehensive and demonstrated knowledge of overall process and operating models
Develop and deliver training/coaching
Ensure SOPs/regulations are met and escalate as needed
Subject matter expert for corporate committees and initiatives
Exercise discretion and judgment with respect to matters of significance
Collaborate with internal and external groups to identify, analyse and proactively resolve issues
Resolve issues, make exceptions and prioritize actions
Encourage suggestions for, and implementation of, continuous improvements to core products and services
Help others adapt to new values, attitudes, norms and behaviours that support new ways of doing work and limiting risk
Identify and report all risk and compliance issues, breaches and suspicious activitiesShared Accountabilities
Effectively interact with internal and external clients to provide support on a global basis
Effective communication to resolve complex issues and support implementation of process improvements
Develop effective relationships with peers by sharing expertise with colleagues and other departments
Liaise with internal groups to maintain SOPs, internal and external audits
Cultivate effective relationships with our internal and external global partners
Share responsibility for participating in corporate committees and initiatives
Share expertise with colleagues and other departments
Share coaching and development of staff with manager
Develop and maintain procedures
Act in accordance with Risk Excellence as part of our Way Ahead foundation
Education, Experience and Key Skills
Bachelors Degree in technology, finance, business or equivalent
8 years of related financial services experience
Strong OTC Derivatives Product Knowledge
Client on-boarding and/or large project implementation experience
An understanding of Change Management
Ability to evaluate and analyse complex data
Experience in Middle or Back Office Operations an advantage
Experience in documentation of Operational processes
Experience with project management methodology
Direct client facing experience
Strong analytical and solid time management skills, able to prioritize
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Agile project methodology experience and testing support experience is preferred
An understanding of in house applications an advantage DHUB, MTEX, TIER, MCH, RKS, ESP, GTM, ADP.
Team Player with can-do attitude