Global Head of Syndicates Middle Office

The Global Head of Syndicate Middle Office will be tasked with oversight across 6 sites and approximately 45 employees, overseeing day-to-day operational activity, and maintaining a strong focus on risk & control and client service. Both Equity Capital Markets (ECM) and Debt Capital Markets (DCM) businesses are going through a period of volume growth whilst undergoing a multiyear technology transformation. The candidate will be expected to partner with our business & technology stakeholders to drive priorities on both fronts.

Organizational Oversight:

Oversee and lead daily core operations, championing a proactive culture and environment where processes, risks and controls are continually monitored, and potential risks escalated on a timely basisPerform Front to back Roles and Responsibilities review to define the target operating model between Middle Office, Settlements, and the BusinessDevelop an effective control framework that fully meets Audit, Compliance and Regulatory requirements; delivery of periodic presentations to external regulators as required

Stakeholder Engagement:

Acting as key point of contact representing ECM/DCM Operations groups to internal and external stakeholdersContinued engagement and face off with a range of senior Business, Technology and Operations partnersSupports and partners with the Business to facilitate a growing and expanding client base

People Agenda:

Coaching and mentoring our People. Providing direction, feedback, support, and encouragement for career developmentImplementing a successful People and Engagement strategy to help attract, develop, retain, and recognize our global workforcePromoting a culture of continuous improvement and cultivating a robust service and control environment

Organizational Transformation:

Leading a series of Control and Automation initiatives to deliver on the Target Operating ModelLead the inflight automation agenda to deliver strategic initiatives which reduce Operational Touchpoints thus reducing processing and payment risk.Evaluate then evolve existing Control environment, Regulatory filing & Monitoring CapabilitiesActive engagement and thought leadership in the development and implementation of multi-year operations strategy for Syndicate Operations, in partnership with the Business and Technology stakeholders

What we will need from you:

Extensive Settlements experience across ECM and DCMSignificant experience in Tier 1 global financial institutions with strong experience in either Equity and / Debt Markets Middle Office or OperationsExperience of running a Global teamExperience delivering target operating model initiatives spanning multiple years in a fast paced, large global financial services firm, ideally in an operations organizationEnergetic, flexible, collaborative, and proactive; a leader who can positively and productively add product impact to both strategic and tactical technologyStrong, influential communicator who is articulate and concise, demonstrated success interacting with senior management both in the business, corporate functions as well as the Operations, Business and Technology environmentsStrong risk management and control mindsetProvides evaluative judgment based on analysis of information in complicated, unique, and dynamic situations; draws on diverse range of internal and external sourcesSelf-reliant, good problem solver, results orientedStrong awareness of both external and internal best practice perspectives, maintaining a balanced and fresh viewpoint.

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Job Family Group:

Operations - Transaction Services

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Job Family:

Transaction Capture Services

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Time Type:

Full time

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Most Relevant Skills

Please see the requirements listed above.

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Other Relevant Skills

For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.

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