Operations Specialist

Job Description

Department ProfileThe Operations Risk & Control Division is a global team responsible for Controls ( Balance Sheet Control , Policies & Procedures) , Regulatory Reporting (Disclosure of Interest , Client Money & Transaction Reporting) , Risk (Client Confidentiality , Operational Risk , BCP and Supplier (Vendor) Management) and CTB Projects. The Division has over 300 team members across the Firm , with the majority residing in New York , Glasgow , London and Mumbai.Background on the TeamThe Risk Reporting Center of Excellence (RRCOE) , Analysis and Metrics Risk team provides an integrated suite of Control metrics and is responsible to provide accurate and timely data and analysis to senior stakeholders in global operations. This team is a centralized resource that supports external and internal stakeholders by defining , developing , and analyzing an integrated set of key Control , Commercial , and People metrics , in order to provide organizational transparency and enable consumers to make informed decisions while executing on the Operations Divisions objectives.Primary ResponsibilitiesThe candidate will play a key role in the Global RRCOE team , and will partner closely with our Technology & CTB partners , as well as key Stakeholders within Operations to accomplish the division s objectives. The role is multi - faceted , offering the opportunity to take ownership for , and contribute to , the success of a number of projects , specifically the Integrated Management Reporting Solution (IMRS) and Strategic Metrics Reporting Initiative.This role will require the candidate to support the delivery of critical reporting , metrics , and key performance analytics to middle and senior management. The Primary function for the role involves:- Reporting and analysis of key risk and control metrics across Operations- Ensure established run the bank processes function flawlessly including , but not limited to , the Operations Daily Control Dashboards , Cancel / Correct and AsOf (CCAO) trade reporting , Legal Entity KRI reporting , and Depth Chart KRI reporting.- Supervision and quality control of vendor - owned processes- Ensure integrity of and periodically validate single , golden sources of data with metric owners- Drive consistency of approach and execution to common reporting functions and lead the organization , by example , to commercially viable alternatives to the current state- Adhoc support of Risk Reporting and Analysis.Additionally , this role will assist in developing and tracking deliverables , preparing management - level presentations , organizing and leading stakeholder meetings , liaising with various levels of management within the organization to meet deadlines and assisting in driving projects to completion. The need to switch between strategy and work that is more detailed will make this role complex , challenging and rewarding.Skills required (essential)Strong Analytical skills.AccuracyGood time management and attention to detail is essential.Strong organizational skills , to be able to use time well and prioritize tasks effectivelyStrong Microsoft Excel 2010 , Microsoft Access and PowerPoint skills.Team playerGood Communication skills to interact with both internal / external partiesManaging Tight deadlinesWillingness and Flexibility to change in timings as per business requirement is essential.Understanding and Knowledge of Product / Business LinesGeneral CommentsThe candidate should be hardworking , highly motivated & able to work well under pressure.They should be flexible and adaptable to change.Preparing Risk Dashboard and reports for the Senior Management.Preparing Reports using IBM cognos tool , Business Object Enterprises , SAP Sql.Supporting Operational Risk Governance and Reporting including internal incidents , issues & actions plans.Review internal risk incidents and liaising with various functional lines to ensure complete and accurate information is captured including what went wrong , impact types , control failures and action plans.Identify control gaps and remediation for the incidents occurred.Developing risk & control frame work and best practices.Maintaining and publishing of MIS pertaining to various activities.Providing management updates to Ops management on risk program initiatives.Manage and coordinate Global / Regional risk projects with the Operations risk communityReview and update the desk top procedures and written supervisory proceduresLiaise with various teams to coordinate New Product Approval processCurrently involved in Automation project which is has 1 - FTE savingSkills desiredBasic Knowledge of Excel Macros (VBA) & Access Database will be an added advantage,

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