Business Strategy and Growth

Act as a trusted advisor and counterweight to Business Head

Partner with Americas Custody Business Head & Sales Team to develop Segment Strategy for the business

Partner with Americas Custody Business Head to develop the proposed optimal

Organisation structure for the business to execute against the strategy and secure resources as needed

Own and ensure delivery of strategic business initiatives

Align front office teams and support groups to business priorities

Ensure business strategy considers market structure and regulatory changes

Business case development and validation

New Business Initiatives

Support NBIA process for all Americas Custody related initiatives

Business Performance and Planning

Lead annual business budget process (in conjunction with Product Controllers and P&A)

Ensure optimal resource budgeting and allocations to achieve business priorities

Oversee investment / productivity initiatives across the end-to-end business to achieve multi-year targets

Develop ad-hoc analytics to help the business better understand and manage its costs, risks, capital usage, pricing, growth opportunities, etc.

Partner with Product Control and P&A to provide timely, accurate, and thorough information on variances and Risks & Opportunities to BudgetProduct

Deep Dives and ReviewsComplete in-depth reviews as required

GovernanceEnsure the appropriate governance structure is set up in the region to provide required oversight of the businessFeed into appropriate

Global governance forums

Management Reporting

Compile and lead monthly Business reviews

New business tracking / Scribe validationAnalyze and report on client, segment, region, and product profitability

Generate key performance indicators

Track and report progress against business/sales strategy

Regulation, Risk and Controls

Understand the impact of new regulations on the business and how that may impact the business strategy

Provide financial data in support of regulatory requests

Provide business overviews and updates for Product meetings with RegulatorsRecovery and ResolutionLead for Custody & Fund Services for Global Resolution & Recovery plan, feeding into overall firm-wide plan

Annual review and update of the plan

Enhancements to the plan driven by Fed feedback and firm-wide direction

Develop and test detailed playbooks for resolution scenariosAd Hoc / General Business Management Support

Prior experience in a Business Management role

5+ years experience in wholesale / corporate / investment banking

Experience with Custody product a plus

Strong track record in finance and accounting, working towards a professional accounting qualification a plus

Excellence in execution

A self starter who is able to operate autonomously and in a different location to their direct manager , ability to face of to senior people in the WHEM region,

demonstrates a willingness to take initiative and work independently, a problem solver

Demonstrated ability to influence business leaders and partner well, particularly as part of a global business

Commercial acumen

Ability to understand and grow the strategic business vision; focus on improving the bottom line

Effective communicator

Ability to create logical and conclusive presentations, distilling complex subject matter into management-ready materials

Sound judgment, professional maturity and personal integrity, strong work ethic, proactive and results-oriented outlook, possess courage to ask tough questions and challenge the status quo

Strong attention to detail

Great team player

Able to collaborate across lines of businesses and work with central/corporate organizations, building a strong network

Expert Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel skills