Job Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain strategic relationships with key clients, acting as a senior liaison to ensure client satisfaction and business growth.
- Lead and mentor a diverse team, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.
- Collaborate seamlessly with global teams, driving initiatives that align with the organization's strategic goals.
- Provide strategic oversight and make high-level decisions during critical situations, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives.
- Optimize processes related to corporate actions, income processes, trade management, and cash management.
- Ensure timely and accurate responses to client inquiries, maintaining high standards of service.
- Oversee the publication and review of performance metrics, using data to drive strategic improvements and accountability.
- Manage communication channels effectively, maintaining high levels of client satisfaction.
- Identify data-driven opportunities for innovation and process improvement, partnering with stakeholders to implement changes.
- Ensure adherence to all departmental best practices, procedures, policies, and controls, setting the standard for the organization.
- Lead strategic initiatives that drive business growth and enhance client service delivery.
Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills:
- Minimum 15+ years of experience within Custody or Investment Bank environment, with a focus on Trade Management, Cash Management, or Asset Services.
- Proven ability to lead large teams and influence at the executive level.
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to represent the organization at industry events and client meetings.
- Demonstrates strategic thinking and the ability to drive organizational change and innovation.
- Successful track record in managing risk and implementing risk reduction strategies across multiple business units.
- Experience in leading change initiatives, documenting and implementing new processes efficiently across the organization.
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and projects in a fast-paced environment.
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and data visualization tools.
- Experience working in a global environment, understanding regional differences and market dynamics.
- Flexibility to accommodate global time zones, particularly late EMEA shifts.
Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills:
- Experience with AI tools.
- Strong analytical skills and ability to leverage data for decision-making.
- Familiarity with compliance and regulatory requirements in the financial services industry.
- Ability to foster a collaborative and inclusive team environment.
- Experience in process optimization and efficiency improvement.
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to handle complex client inquiries.
- Ability to drive innovation and continuous improvement initiatives.