Credit Suisse - AVP - Business Manager

Credit Suisse is looking for a Business Manager for their HR Shared Services Business

We Offer:

- The Business Manager will report directly to Head HRSC Pune in the Talent, Branding & Centres of Excellence division. Whilst the primary responsibility will be Project Management, Deployments, Financial and Risk Management, the Business Manager will be a member of the Pune HRSC Management Team and will support Head HRSC in development and implementation of the strategy for HRSC to drive the human capital agenda and additionally provide general management support.

- Involvement as the trusted advisor to the Head of HRSC in setting of the overall strategic direction, people agenda, and day-to-day operating activities of the function

- Single point of contact in the center for all risk, cost, headcount and budget related matters for the center

- Manage the Business Management Office, Conceptualize and drive overall risk agenda including weekly SOX obligations, sign-off in various CS global systems, preparation for internal audits and compliance requirements

- Shape and manage the financial agenda of the Pune HRSC, including budgeting, forecasting so as to drive fact-based decision making, cost management, cost approvals / exceptions and prioritization of initiatives around deployment

- Support the HRSC Pune Head and interact with stakeholders across regions and Overall responsibility to lead and manage all deployment projects for HRSC

- Management of special projects, contribution to strategic programs including business cases and investment plans for large scale projects

- Facilitation of management meetings, stakeholder visits and off sites; preparation of town halls and other presentations

- Fostering close collaboration of the division’s various business management functions globally

You Offer:

- Business degree / MBA

- Consulting background and Six Sigma certifications

- Project management qualification

- Experience in a similar senior position within a bank or financial services institution

- Strong project management abilities paired with results-orientation with a superior ability to execute and creatively solve problems

- Combined analytical and influencing skills with comfort and flexibility working with all organization levels.

- Strong financial / budgeting knowledge and ability; including solid understanding of financial processes and tools

- Experience with risk management and compliance (SOX 404 would be a plus)

- Excellent communication, analytical, and presentation skills

- High energy level and passion with the ability to work effectively and thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented dynamic environment and maintain confidentiality at all times

- Very good knowledge of MS Excel, PowerPoint and Word

- Strong written/spoken English language skill