CIB DPS Project Manager Vice President

Job Description

The MBM lead for Securities Services Operations is looking for an VP to play a key role in the successful delivery and management of the Securities Services Operations MBM strategy.The successful candidate will work with the Securities Services Ops MBM lead providing the right program management expertise, operations support and data analysis.Key Accountabilities / Major Responsibilities:Working in a Strategic Projects setting applying an AGILE methodology, the responsibilities include:Provide support in managing delivery of strategic projects including application development, enhancements, decommission and migrationsLead a team of business analysts and guide in for successful execution of projectsLiaise with post Funds Services functions to study existing processes, systems and capabilities with abilityProvide strong oversight and governance on key strategic programs and provide regular updates to various senior management forums.Keep up to date with industry practice, product development and evolving regulations.Manage diverse stakeholders across different regions and functions. Ensure appropriate governance models are established and are driven on a periodic basis.Drive consolidation, automation and effective representation of metrics for Securities Services Ops MBM.Elicitation, documentation and validation of requirementsSolution Assessment & Validation Working with project team members and stakeholders to assess proposed solutions and operating modelsAbility to understand financial aspects of balance sheets, accounting, tax, client adjustmentsExperience:At least 13 years of relevant experience of delivering projects in financial services Experience in Custody and Funds Services, Fund Accounting or projects related similar processes is preferred. Proven ability to effectively utilize the functionality of core applications and analyze large datasets Sound knowledge of financial markets and products Exceptional leadership and staff development skills with prior team management experience. Excellent communication, influencing and negotiation skills with the ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships both internally and with external stakeholders. Strong organizational skills ideally with project and program management experience and a demonstrated track record of project delivery. Advanced analytical skills with the ability to anticipate issues and aggressively drive initiatives to achieve results. Ability to initiate and drive change (previous track record of managing change). Proven ability to operate effectively in a matrix organization with the ability to work under pressure and to tight timeframes. Control focus with a thorough understanding of operational risk. Detailed knowledge of business processes and procedures as well as service and systems (including downstream impacts) Engage, track and see to fruition a strengthen our base/up-skill our current workforce training agenda. Meticulous planning ability so as to manage the client delivery expectations.Behavioral Competencies: (For Analyst & Associate Individual Contributors)Client Centric Focus: Work as a trusted client partner and advocate, ensuring strong strategic alignment and open communication.Demonstrates genuine interest in understanding and keeping up to date on all matters of the client s business.Is viewed as a trusted partner to the business.Is dedicated to exceeding the expectations of internal and external clients.Contributes to developing revenue generating ideas based on a solid understanding of the client s business and revenue drivers.Constantly strives for a better client experience through simplification, streamlining, consistency, etc.High-Performing Teams: Create a culture of inclusion, empowerment, opportunity and execution excellence.Consistently delivers above expectations and is a role model for execution excellence.Demonstrates personal integrity, inspires commitment, high energy and a positive attitude from the team.Seeks feedback, mentoring and coaching to ensure continuous self-improvement and embraces development/mobility opportunities.Demonstrates a willingness to examine own biases, assumptions and attitudes.Gives credit to others. Finds ways to celebrated success and recognize the contribution of others.Exhibits flexibility in communication styles to develop effective relationships.Efficiency: Capture efficiency targets through the effective leveraging, streamlining and optimization of our platforms, resources and global footprint.Takes full ownership of and responsibility for end-to-end processes.Always looks to streamline work processes, eliminating steps that do not add value to the client.Understands the impact of expenses and manages costs effectively.Works to reduce bottlenecks and eliminate single person dependencies.Leverage:Deliver optimal and key cross-asset solutions that capitalize on the scale of the expanded franchise.Actively partners with other functional areas to share ideas, resources, tools and techniques to improve delivery.Work effectively across cultures and takes advantage of time zones to deliver more effectively to the client.Knows the capability of the whole firm, stays current on firm-wide news and makes connections to own area.Ensures that good lessons do not go unlearned by critically examining the real sources of failures and seeking to improve.Projects energy and optimism in the face of obstacles or setbacks.Controls and Risk Management: Ensure we remain adaptable and responsive to the changing regulatory landscape.Promotes a risk aware culture with team and peers and takes appropriate degree of risk to test ideas/solutions.Proactively manages operational risks and controls, recognizing gaps in processes and escalating appropriately.Adapts controls to the changing regulatory environment, meeting the requirements of the industry and clients.Is familiar with relevant business and functional regulations and effectively utilizes the relevant risk and audit frameworks to complyDevelops and maintains partnerships with Compliance colleagues and regulators.Must escalate issues and concerns in a timely manner; doesnt hold back information.Goes beyond prescribed risk protocols and governance to unearth risks and tackle them with specific action plans and by sharing organizational lessons learnedInnovation:Create an environment that fosters and supports thought leadership, innovation and creative problem solving.Demonstrates intellectual curiosity, challenges assumptions and the way we ve always done it.Partners across teams to challenge the norm and collaborate on ways to improve the organization.Uses creative thinking strategies, techniques and tools to develop new ideas.Knows the external environment locally and globally and has insights into current and future trends.Looks beyond the obvious to get at the root cause of a problem and develop an effective solution.Approaches change with a positive attitude. Articulates how change can affect individuals and the team.Skills:Leadership and Delivery Focus: Fast paced working style, ability to execute multiple projects, confident personality, ability to positively influence people and projects outcomeSpecialize in capital markets: Project implementation in Custody and Fund Services areas of Fund Accounting, Trading, Pricing or Client ReportingOrganizational & Analytical Skills: Project Management, Automations, Quality & Risk management, Oversight and control, Transition Management (testing, designing processes, documenting), Process Management (implementing, Monitoring, improving), Operation Management (reviewing, Controlling, reporting), Stakeholder ManagementFinancial Knowledge: Understanding of different instruments viz Equities, FI, Derivatives, Cash, FX.Business Analysis: Change Management, Requirements documentation, Analysis, Testing, Project Management, Agile methodology, Story WritingTechnical: Excel, MS Office, understanding of applications front end/back end, sql, RCA, Automation driven mindset, exposure to Data Science, Data Analytics is added advantageSoft skills: Attention to detail, excellent written and verbal communication, people manager/mentor,

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