VP - Program Manager - Global Finance Operations

Role Description :

As a Program manager of a large Finance Operations functions within the Global Finance agenda he/she will be responsible for seamless delivery of various strategic and tactical Program deliverables for Platform Control objectives. Controls being the key critical aspect of delivery, the expectation is to cater to multiple stakeholders cutting across lines of business and regions. The scope of coverage will include the function like Finance Reference Data, General Ledger Operations, Global Expense Allocations, MIS Operations and Wholesale Client Profitability

Key Responsibilities would include but not limited:

- Mission, vision, objectives for Global Finance Operations

- Team structure and job descriptions

- Policies & procedures, standards, framework

- Manage operations and projects communication processes to ensure that all processes are applied and followed, ensure continuous improvement of the communication stream and apply any new relevant process/ operating model changes

- Continuously monitor projects/Programs status, create and distribute the project scorecards and communicate impacts to Finance & Risk stakeholders

- Working in partnership with Finance, Technology and Lines of Businesses to define/ updating operating model changes driven by strategic projects and Change Management process.

- Quality control policies & practices ensure that latest quality standards are followed and enforced within the organization.

- R-CSA process compliance, including risk assessment of project controls and policies, ensure proper execution of processes throughout the projects lifecycle

- Ensure necessary Operations or Project awareness and training for the relevant employees, and team members

- Creating and promoting a collaborative environment within Operations team, where knowledge and skills are shared to facilitate efficient and timely delivery of objectives.

- Manage operations and projects communication processes to ensure that all processes are applied and followed, ensure continuous improvement of the communication stream and apply any new relevant process/ operating model changes

Qualifications:

- Must possess extensive knowledge and expertise in program/project management, portfolio management, systems development methodology with demonstrated success at achieving results and keeping initiatives on track.

- Required skills to develop and deliver scorecards, presentations and training sessions

- Ability to understand both the business and technical requirements, to participate within various Operations, Projects and technology forums, interpret ting the changing environment

- A team player and adaptable to changing environment with good interpersonal skills.

- Strong technical skills such as Access, Excel, Power Point, Visio.

- Demonstrate superior problem solving and decision making skills.

- Candidate must identify issues, seek solutions and gain consensus regarding outcome.

- Ability to think outside the box and balance strategic objectives with the need to make interim tactical choices in order to sustain progress.

- Excellent communication and negotiation skills.

- Manage and deploy initiatives by influence

- Ability to work independently and multi task

- Post Graduation degree is required.

- Financial product knowledge desirable.

- Knowledge of database systems (e.g. MS SQL Server 2000, Oracle) and database concepts ( Optional)