Hedge Accounting Implementation & Delivery Lead

Embark on a transformative career journey as our Hedge Accounting Implementation & Delivery Lead. This pivotal role offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of our bank's hedge accounting practices, driving significant change and directly impacting our financial reporting integrity. If you are a seasoned professional with a passion for technical accounting, strategic implementation, and leadership, this position is designed to challenge and reward you.

Key Advantages for Candidates:

• Strategic Impact: You will be at the forefront of a high-impact initiative, leading the transition from IFRS to French GAAP hedge accounting standards. This is not just about compliance; it's about redesigning and implementing processes that are both regulatory-compliant and operationally robust, ensuring the bank's financial health and strategic objectives are met.
• End-to-End Project Ownership: This role provides comprehensive ownership of a strategic project, from initial planning and intricate stakeholder engagement to rigorous testing and successful implementation. You will experience the full lifecycle of a major change initiative, fostering a deep understanding of project management and execution.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: You'll have the opportunity to work intimately with key departments including Finance, Risk, and Technology. This collaborative environment will broaden your understanding of the bank's operations and allow you to build strong, influential relationships across the organization.
• Technical and Leadership Growth: This position is ideal for individuals who excel at blending deep technical expertise with strong project leadership. You will hone your skills in developing technical papers, presenting complex information to stakeholders, and ensuring a well-governed and smooth delivery of change.
• Career Advancement: For those seeking to advance their career in specialized financial accounting and project management, this role offers a clear path for growth. Demonstrating success here will showcase your ability to manage complex financial transformations, a highly sought-after skill in the industry.

Key Considerations for Your Career Path:

• Technical Prowess: A strong foundation in Hedge Accounting, Treasury, or MTM Product Control is essential. Candidates are expected to have a proven track record in relevant projects, demonstrating a deep understanding of the technical nuances of hedge accounting. A professional accountancy qualification is a prerequisite.
• Regulatory Acumen: Experience with French GAAP will be a significant advantage, underscoring the importance of understanding specific regulatory frameworks. This role demands an ability to navigate and implement complex accounting standards.
• Strategic and Analytical Thinking: Beyond technical skills, you will be assessed on critical competencies such as risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen, strategic thinking, and digital/technology understanding. The ability to analyze complex financial situations, identify opportunities for improvement, and develop innovative solutions is paramount.
• Leadership and Influence: As a leader, you will be expected to contribute to setting strategy, driving requirements, and making recommendations for change. This includes resource and budget planning, policy management, and continuous improvement initiatives. If managing a team, you will be responsible for developing talent and ensuring departmental success. For individual contributors, leadership manifests in guiding technical direction and mentoring less experienced specialists.
• Stakeholder Management: The ability to build and maintain trusting relationships with internal and external stakeholders is crucial. You will need to effectively use influencing and negotiating skills to achieve key business objectives and advise senior management on functional and cross-functional impacts.

This role is more than a job; it's an opportunity to leave a lasting mark on our organization. If you are driven by excellence, possess a strong moral compass aligned with our values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence, and Stewardship, and are ready to embrace our Empower, Challenge, and Drive mindset, we encourage you to explore this exciting opportunity.