
SVP, Market Operations – Payment Strategy
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- Senior approval responsibilities for Large Payments Control, ensuring robust and timely control management for large payments leaving the firm
- Input into broader payments and movement of funds risk reduction strategy with both a cross regional and functional focus
- Partnership with and support of Payments Governance and Control Framework within Markets Operations including input into global Operating Committee decisioning.
- As part of Markets Ops LAPC BAU support team, will be responsible for Payments Data provision and analysis, identification & documentation of new or amended product payment flows and ensuring robust processes and procedures for daily payments dispositions.
- Review our suite of controls and suggest change to uplift the risk profile throughout the Organisation and its products
- Drive standardization of controls across regions and suggest opportunities for harmonisation across teams
- Implement plans and execute vs milestones ensuring we meet deadlines
- Ensure our infrastructure and tools meet the needs in order to manage risk. Develop and suggest operating model changes in order to pivot the operations Organization towards digitization and a robust control environment
- Driving and supporting the delivery of strategic platform re-engineering initiatives, with conscious intent to standardize and industrial flow, reducing manual touch points and aligning tech delivery vs. business goal and wallet share optimization
- Supporting the implementation of initiatives to continuously improve Straight Through Processing (STP) rates
- Provide Risk/Business Analyst and Project Management support for global projects related to payments and funds movement, focusing on identifying and documenting regional activities.
- Identify applications involved in payment and funds movement, assess their control environments, and prioritize them based on risk for any necessary improvements.
- Determine the impact of SOX and MCA (Manager Control Assessment) activities and any required updates.
- Conduct root cause analysis of payment-related operational risk events, propose solutions, and identify any remaining gaps requiring further attention.
- Support Operations Subject Matter Experts in defining key business requirements for identifying payment and funds movement flows. This includes identifying and documenting crucial data elements within processing systems to enable rule-based controls for managing large and unusual payments.
- Manage individual project responsibilities, including setting milestones, managing tasks and actions, coordinating efforts, and executing plans within deadlines and stakeholder expectations.
- Support and manage ad-hoc business queries and requirements.
- Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with business and technology stakeholders, actively participating in working groups, steering committees, and workshops.
- Proactively identify and manage project risks, escalating issues as needed.
- Bachelor's/University degree, Master’s degree preferred
- 10 years of experience as a Risk-focused Business Analyst/Program Manager within the Financial Services/Investment Banking industry.
- Strong knowledge of Markets Operations businesses/functions is essential. Familiarity with payments/movement of funds workflows and controls is highly beneficial.
- Ability to work independently, multi-task, prioritize effectively, and demonstrate strong attention to detail.
- Proven ability to lead conference calls, prepare meeting agendas and materials, and produce minutes.
- Exceptional organizational skills, self-motivation, and a proactive approach.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to clearly document findings and develop solution proposals.
- Advanced proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and process mapping tools.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and deliver under tight deadlines.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences and facilitate discussions.
- A curious and inquisitive mindset, with a willingness to ask questions, challenge existing processes, and seek out answers.
- Senior approval responsibilities for Large Payments Control, ensuring robust and timely control management for large payments leaving the firm
- Input into broader payments and movement of funds risk reduction strategy with both a cross regional and functional focus
- Partnership with and support of Payments Governance and Control Framework within Markets Operations including input into global Operating Committee decisioning.
- As part of Markets Ops LAPC BAU support team, will be responsible for Payments Data provision and analysis, identification & documentation of new or amended product payment flows and ensuring robust processes and procedures for daily payments dispositions.
- Review our suite of controls and suggest change to uplift the risk profile throughout the Organisation and its products
- Drive standardization of controls across regions and suggest opportunities for harmonisation across teams
- Implement plans and execute vs milestones ensuring we meet deadlines
- Ensure our infrastructure and tools meet the needs in order to manage risk. Develop and suggest operating model changes in order to pivot the operations Organization towards digitization and a robust control environment
- Driving and supporting the delivery of strategic platform re-engineering initiatives, with conscious intent to standardize and industrial flow, reducing manual touch points and aligning tech delivery vs. business goal and wallet share optimization
- Supporting the implementation of initiatives to continuously improve Straight Through Processing (STP) rates
- Provide Risk/Business Analyst and Project Management support for global projects related to payments and funds movement, focusing on identifying and documenting regional activities.
- Identify applications involved in payment and funds movement, assess their control environments, and prioritize them based on risk for any necessary improvements.
- Determine the impact of SOX and MCA (Manager Control Assessment) activities and any required updates.
- Conduct root cause analysis of payment-related operational risk events, propose solutions, and identify any remaining gaps requiring further attention.
- Support Operations Subject Matter Experts in defining key business requirements for identifying payment and funds movement flows. This includes identifying and documenting crucial data elements within processing systems to enable rule-based controls for managing large and unusual payments.
- Manage individual project responsibilities, including setting milestones, managing tasks and actions, coordinating efforts, and executing plans within deadlines and stakeholder expectations.
- Support and manage ad-hoc business queries and requirements.
- Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with business and technology stakeholders, actively participating in working groups, steering committees, and workshops.
- Proactively identify and manage project risks, escalating issues as needed.
- Bachelor's/University degree, Master’s degree preferred
- 10 years of experience as a Risk-focused Business Analyst/Program Manager within the Financial Services/Investment Banking industry.
- Strong knowledge of Markets Operations businesses/functions is essential. Familiarity with payments/movement of funds workflows and controls is highly beneficial.
- Ability to work independently, multi-task, prioritize effectively, and demonstrate strong attention to detail.
- Proven ability to lead conference calls, prepare meeting agendas and materials, and produce minutes.
- Exceptional organizational skills, self-motivation, and a proactive approach.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to clearly document findings and develop solution proposals.
- Advanced proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and process mapping tools.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and deliver under tight deadlines.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences and facilitate discussions.
- A curious and inquisitive mindset, with a willingness to ask questions, challenge existing processes, and seek out answers.