Managing Director - London, United Kingdom - eFinancialCareers

eFinancialCareers

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London, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

The EAP Org is responsible for defining and executing core architecture and technology strategy for the Institutional Clients Group (ICG) and works across the ICG businesses (Markets, Treasury and Trade Services, Banking, and Shared Services) to ensurecomplete strategic alignment and efficiency of execution across a diverse portfolio of engineering activities, including external Cloud Capability development, Platform Architectures, and Data Engineering.

The Head of Operations Engineering and Architecture is an engineering leader that partners with the ICG Operations and Technology teams to develop a best-in-class technology platform for Operations, including development of an integrated portfolio of Operationstools, 'low code' solutions, and ensure that ICG's Technology platforms are created with Operations automation and usability requirements in mind.

This role reports directly into the ICG Head Of Engineering and Architecture, with a line into the ICG Head of Operations, and as such will sit on the leadership team of both groups.

Define the Operations technology toolkit and platform (for example Workflow, Process Mining, Reporting, and Reconciliation tools) and make sure it is complete, integrated, and readily available to Operations users globally
Lead implementation of 'low code' solutions for ICG Operations users, ensuring bestinclass capabilities are made available with complete integration with ICG's Data Architecture, SDLC, and Inventory process
Work with the EAP leadership team to ensure complete integration of Operations technology strategy with Business Architecture, Codified Controls, and Data Architecture
Work closely with the ICG Business Architecture team to map out, measure, and identify areas of optimisation of Operational processes across the bank
Act as a changemaker for our cultural and agile transformation with a focus on diversity and inclusion
Demonstrates ability to identify potential risk issues that need escalation and escalates them promptly, and support the development of appropriate and diligent responses and remediation plans when regulatory issues and concerns are identified
Ensure key metrics and OKRs are well defined and clearly communicated with relevant stakeholders

Development Value:

This role provides significant opportunities:

The role is global in nature and will entail developing relationships and working with senior stakeholders across multiple business and control functions
Exposure to multiple product lines and technology platforms across all the ICG business
As a member of the EAP team, you will have to opportunity to work with a team of highly motivated, Tshaped, smart individuals whose daily job is to think out of the box and look for disruptive opportunities to improve the way we build and deliver software

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Knowledge / Experience:

Proven track record of effective Engineering leadership, with experience in a complex Operational environment, across teams in multiple locations and successfully implementing transformative changes to the organization and revolutionizing processes andorganizational attitudes.
Experience in Due Diligence (Third-Party / Client) experience, with an awareness of key regulatory oversight obligations advantageous
Ability to build relationships with and influence colleagues, business leaders and functional partners.
Confident communicator with ability to provide clear and succinct verbal and written updates; share strategic direction with the community and stakeholders.
Thinks strategically and partner with teams to solve problems and continuously improve processes and controls
Ability to drive issue resolution, collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to execute consistently on deliverables and communicate status updates and strategic direction to community.
Be a highly motivated individual with advanced strategy, problem solving, and transformation as well as strong influencing, interpersonal and communication skills.
Strong team player with aptitude for risk management, compliance and oversight and control.
Motivated selfstarter, with the ability to pick up and learn new skills and knowledge quickly

Qualifications:

Experience with agile delivery from building to coaching teams to achieve client value with speed
Demonstrated knowledge of modern software development processes and practices
Experience in collaborating and influencing across regional/global crossfunctional teams
Experience with technology control frameworks and regulatory attestations and audits
Ability to build and maintain peer and business partnerships to support overall success of the ICG organization.
Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills. Ability to communicate with internal stakeholders, third parties, clients and regulators
Bachelors or master's degree with a STEM focus (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) or equivalent work experience.

Competencies - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Attention to detail and accuracy
Highly organized and efficient at prioritizing tasks
Fastthinking; nimble at 'joining the dots'
Ability to work as part of a team as well as individually with mínimal supervision.
Work effectively in crossorganizational situations and be enthusiastic about delivering quality solutions while working with worldclass teams, processes and toolsDemonstrate strong technical understanding and ar