Represent IMOS Product Development during the various stages of the onboarding process directly with the client, from post-mandate win through to go live. This client facing part of the role will:
Act as a key point of contact for clients during detailed end-to-end operating model discussions to determine whether the platform meets their onboarding needs
Lead client discussions on a joint design where platform change is required, providing thought leadership and strategic vision as well as guidance on the product offering and market standards
Oversee change management process across all EMEA clients
The lead will also play a role partnering with product management to enable client retention and strategic new business growth
Delivery coordination with subject matter expertise teams designing and implementing new products for the IMOS offering, ensuring:
Provide comprehensive expertise to clients, understanding and engaging on the offering and platform end to end
Enable the subject matter expert leads and team members for optimal delivery and strategy design
Engage the organisation and partner with product, operations, technology and project management teams to execute on appropriate client deliveries
Responsible for following platform enhancements through the delivery lifecycle through from design through to delivery/testing and release, and keeping relevant stakeholders informed
Provide thought leadership on new product opportunities and the next generation of outsourced middle office capabilities and new technology opportunities
Required Qualifications, capabilities, and skills:
Knowledge of middle office functions across a broad range of asset classes, previous experience in a middle office operational, product development, or product position a plus
Experience in a client facing role negotiating and partnering with clients to align to best practices and strategically solution to their needs
Analytical skills, problem solving, strong critical thinking and decision-making skills based upon fact and business/industry knowledge
Excellent at influencing and negotiating, while also developing and maintaining collaborative relationships both internally and with clients
Organized and able to deconstruct a project into achievable deliverables, overseeing the tracking and management of those deliverables
Strong communication skills in all forms, verbal and written
Ability to drive an agenda and consensus across multi-functional and cross-regional teams