Development of data driven tools and processes for simplification, standardization and optimization across People, Products, Process and Systems in support of on-boarding for the breadth of the Securities Services products is key focus area for the group. As a product development associate you will spend you day-to-day leading the delivery of projects aligned to the end-to-end onboarding for Securities Services products & services strategic roadmap.
Job Responsibilities:
- Define complex business data requirements in a simplified manner
- Help develop strategic vision and solutions for end-to-end onboarding platforms in collaboration with firm wide teams, and Securities Services teams with a sharp focus on business benefits, client service, and controls
- Owning end to end of the product & process, and the ability to interpret how alternative courses of action impact downstream processes and groups.
- Interact with all levels of management and operations to review, understand, document, and communicate objectives, business/program needs, risks, constraints and issues.
- Document traceability of requirements to business objectives – ensure that all requirements are all in support of the business case.
- Prepare business requirements, review functional requirements, monitor system development/ implementation, User Acceptance testing, production deployment and roll-out, in alignment with business priorities, ensuring product is delivered on time and on budget.
- Supporting operations team in defining operational processes to support the product.
- Identifying and manage risks/issues; create solutions to address limitations while minimizing time to market and minimizing control/operational risk.
Required qualifications, capabilities and skills :
- Experience within a financial services product development or onboarding-focused operations or technology role with a strong focus on business analysis and change management.
- Adept at stakeholder management and demonstrated ability to engage with diverse set of stakeholders.
- Energetic self-starter that takes initiative and has demonstrated effectiveness working independently and in multi-disciplinary team with the ability to communicate clearly and confidently and influence senior stakeholders.
- Problem solving skills - demonstrated ability to structure and scope complex problems, apply a range of analytical tools, gain and synthesize insights and develop solutions aligned with strategic goals with a risk and controls mindset
- Strong data analytics – advanced ability to analyze and interpret data, identify themes, strengths and opportunities and rationalize data to deliver meaningful and commercial metrics for all projects.
- Strong MS Office skills – Excel, Share Point, Access, Word, Visio and PowerPoint.
- Strong time management skills, with an ability to multitask and work under pressure and engage with colleagues across regions and time zones.
Preferred qualifications, capabilities and skills:
- Prior experience in client-facing onboarding or product development role within Custody and Fund Services is highly preferred.
- Prior experience in Securities Services business areas will be highly preferred.