Drives finance transformation, through leveraging the Digital Platform (enabled digital innovation), helping to build the bank of the future, and strengthening data-driven decision-making
Responsible for the coordination of key programs/ projects involving multiple countries and products globally, including planning, directing and coordination of day-to-day activities of running a program or projects, communicating project progress and deviations to key stakeholders, and running working groups as appropriate.
Partners with both the business and technology to ensure that strategies and solutions are coherent and EUCs/EUSs are managed through a robust process
Manage various initiatives across their entire lifecycle from user journeys, requirements gathering, delivery and test planning, testing, training and implementation
Drive a culture of change, simplification, and client centricity
A strong promoter of solutions and effective communicator, expressing the progress for EUC elimination/remediation (Engaging in relevant committees)
Reviews, advises, and designs solutions, accounting for: risks, costs versus benefits, and impact on the business process and goals
Develops and documents on-going approach
Provides technical guidance to project team areas as appropriate
Exhibits knowledge of how Finance Transformation contributes to driving business outcomes
Provides evaluative judgment based on analysis of information in complicated, unique and dynamic situations; draws on diverse range of internal and external sources
Supervise the activity of others and create accountability with those who fail to maintain these standards.
Ensure effective wider communication of change portfolio, benefits, and timelines.
Prepare and present excellent quality outputs (e.g. audit reports , stakeholder communications, strategy slides and closing meeting slides) with an eye for detail to communicate key messages in a succinct and balanced way to a range of stakeholders helping to inform effective decision-making.
Contribute to the overall project plan, financials and risks by working with the business, change managers and delivery leads to ensure milestones, forecasts and risks are accurately managed
Support in the definition of Business Requirements and translation of these into more detailed technical requirements for use by the technology teams where required
Work effectively and individually with Technical and Non-Technical team members and stakeholders
Assist with the definition of the post-implementation support and operating model and ensure a smooth transition into BAU for each product as it is deployed
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree and 10+ years of work experience across banking and technology
Exceptional project management skills – proven track record in implementing change across multiple functions/units
Proven track record in managing a Regulatory/Remediation portfolio in a leadership role
Demonstrable hands-on experience with regulatory requirements , policies and processes
Experience in project management and delivery including requirements gathering, systems design and execution
Previous experience working closely with Compliance/Risk/Operations
Experience of tech project implementation and proven delivery. In addition to sound project management/governance
Experience of project management tools, for example Jira
Experience in working with stakeholders across the business (Both the business and technology) to ensure the projects / delivery targets are met.
Experience and knowledge of Financial Systems/Processes preferred
Experience leading teams: team will be a high paced delivery team and the candidate should have strong people /team management skills
Analytical mindset to resolve issues in a variety of complex situations
Be able to pay attention to details while keeping the higher goal in mind
Collaborative and be able to motivate, empower, challenge, and stimulate their team
Strong communications (written, verbal and interpersonal) skills, including tact, diplomacy, and ability to influence senior executives
Experience in supporting transformation projects and organizational change initiatives
Excellent quantitative and qualitative skills; being able to analyze data, draw conclusions, identify trends and issues, and diagnose root cause of issues
Proven experience in providing quality control and oversight to a portfolio of projects.
Track record of success in delivering high quality work in a fast paced and dynamic environment