A leading bank seeks to engage services of a dynamic and competent individual to perform the duties of Business Manager for the Head: Global Markets and Investment Banking Operations. The individual must be trustworthy and flexible and can operate under pressure and be the right hand support for the Head: GM/IB Operations. \n\n

Preferred Qualification and Experience •Post Bachelors graduate degree specialisation in Finance and/or Business Management•Minimum 5 - 10 Years•Process knowledge•Banking knowledge•Knowledge of financial and budgeting processes•Good understanding of Management reporting•Experience in various reporting functions would be advantageousKnowledge/Technical Skills/Expertise Technical•Good understanding of the financial drivers of the CIB Business•Good understanding of CIB products•Familiarity with broader Business Banking and Retail Services impacting Corporate Clients and value chain•Competencies InterpersonalStrategic orientation•Understands and translates the broader Banks business strategy into clear plans of action that are aligned with the BUs objectives articulates and implements strategic objectives provides meaningful input into the strategy/objectives of the business unit ensures that all client solutions are aligned with and support business objectivesSolutions thinking•Identifies business opportunities/gaps draws on and integrates information from a range of relevant sources and stakeholders to realise integrated solutions forward thinkingLeadership•Inspires, influences and guides others to help them achieve desired results/organisational objectives while keeping the organisations vision and values at the forefront builds credibility in self and the team stimulates high performanceRelationship building•Uses appropriate interpersonal styles and communication methods to influence, build and /or initiate effective relationships with others (colleagues, stakeholders and customers) builds and maintain credibility with othersProject management•Takes multiple simultaneous tasks/projects/initiatives through to completion within or before defined timelines reflects the ability to plan, organise and control effective continuous communication of project status to identified stakeholdersBusiness acumen•Articulates a good understanding of the mechanisms and processes behind an end-to end business and displays strong insight into the processes and resources, and financial management required to sustain a business anticipates business and customer trends and stays up to date with theseFinancial acumen•Plans and manages the Banks financial resources in line with sound financial principlesResilience•Maintains effective job performance, relationships and personal credibility when under pressure seeks out and responds positively to constructive feedback remains motivated, focused and displays a positive attitude regardless of difficult circumstances.Integrity•Follows defined codes of conduct and ethical principles in a manner that supports the social, ethical and organizational norms remains honest and objective and lives the SB values creates a sense of trust and goodwill through being motivated to always the right thingResults/Quality driven•Instils a sense of urgency and motivation to provide superior delivery/output in terms of responsiveness, efficiency and turnaround times driven to produce high quality work, motivated to achieve own work-related and business goals drives tasks through to completionPro-active•Continually searches for new ideas and approaches and recommends these initiates action to achieve goals beyond what is required solution focused, optimistic and enjoys new challenges Personal Attributes•Key Stakeholders and Relationships•Head of Operations across the region•Heads of Operations for each Product Line •Regional Ops Heads•Franco Heads•Head of Corporate Banking•EXCO and Manco representatives •Human Resources•Finance•Group Shared Services•IT•Compliance•Audit•AML•Legal\n\n

Job Purpose A leading bank seeks to engage services of a dynamic and competent individual to perform the duties of Business Manager for the Head: Global Markets and Investment Banking Operations. The individual must be trustworthy and flexible and can operate under pressure and be the right hand support for the Head: GM/IB Operations. Key Responsibilities/AccountabilitiesOverall Strategy and Financial Objectives•Work with the CIB Operations Executive team at Head Office and the Head of Operations and teams across the regions to formulate and execute business strategy, tactics and financial plan related to the Operations function supporting the Global Markets and Investment Banking businesses•Analysis of financials, MIS, stakeholder engagement and reporting and highlighting key matters/issues /requirements arising to the Head: GM/IB Operations.•Work with business and finance and produce the performance level analysis needed to conduct monthly performance reviews with each region.Leadership•Attend and represent the EXCO team at various forums•Work with the Management Team to agree and implement people Strategy•Contribute to the performance driven culture within the area•Ability to motivate individuals and work with the GM/IB Operations leaders in building team-oriented, inspirational goals that are aligned to the objectives of the CIB business in the region•Act as change agent in the positioning and implementation of new and on going strategic initiatives and objectives.•Enhance brand value and thought leadership.•Efficient stakeholder communication and managementEnhancing Performance •Coordinating and consolidating GM/IB Operations submissions for the various EXCO and GOVCO reports.•Drafting of presentations and other documentation as required by the Head: GM/IB Operations.•Participate and lead projects.•Conducting internal/external research as and when required.•Where necessary, participate in and coordinate various Steercoms that are owned by GM/IB Operations. This includes the administrative functions of the agenda as well as tracking of action items.•Analyse performance reports across the business to identify trends, opportunities, concerns and report these in a consolidated format as required.