Job Title : Operations Expert, AVP
Location : Pune, India
Role Description
- The AVP within Asset Services will have to work in coordination with the staff within the department and will have to work in coordination with the team managers to ensure all the tasks and day to day operations are managed with ease.
- The AVP will also be responsible to work alongside co-associates, AVP and VPs within Asset Services to address and escalate all operational issues. Responsible for ensuring all operational function run smoothly and issues are resolved for teams. Candidate will be responsible for transitioning of any new process within Asset Services area from formulating strategy, hiring people, working with onshore to get the training requirements in place and will play as SPOC to accomplish the smooth transitioning.
- The AVP-Asset Services will provide daily support and guidance to staff within the department and will work closely with Team Managers (direct reports), co-associates, AVPs and VPs within Asset Services to address operational issues. Responsible for ensuring that day to day operations function smoothly and issues are resolved for teams.
- Other responsibilities include to ensure timely and accurate processing of all activities on a daily basis within the given timelines.
What we'll offer you
As part of our flexible scheme, here are just some of the benefits that you'll enjoy
Best in class leave policyGender neutral parental leaves100% reimbursement under childcare assistance benefit (gender neutral)Sponsorship for Industry relevant certifications and educationEmployee Assistance Program for you and your family membersComprehensive Hospitalization Insurance for you and your dependentsAccident and Term life InsuranceComplementary Health screening for 35 yrs. and aboveYour key responsibilities
Staff Management
Effective Manage a teamStaff development through strong engagement and Training Need AnalysisStaff performance appraisals on regular basisEngage staff in Asset Services / org Initiatives.Facilitate change initiatives within the team.Ensure planned mobility is provided to staff.Manage attrition as per org standards.Responsible for conducting weekly staff meetings and monthly one on one session with the team.Ensure team morale and motivation is high through team building and regular interaction.Responsible for recruitment & Process transitions from onshore locationsProcess Management
Building a strong mechanism to take care of volume peaks during peak seasonIdentifying operational risks proactively and mitigating appropriately.Sound knowledge of Corporate Actions, Mandatory, Voluntary, Income Processing, Fixed Income, redemptions, proxy, class actionServe as Internal / external escalation pointEnsure adequate back-ups created for all critical positions and assist other teams during contingencies (Staff shortage, high volumes etc).Work very closely with the process owners / stakeholders and other internal clients for overall growth of the bank's businessActing as a central point of contact for all the process related issues / improvements etc.Building a strong mechanism to take care of volume peaks during peak seasonBuilding and refining process metrics (benchmarks) by involving team and onsite managementReviewing workflows and operating procedures to ensure that they remain up to date and implementing process improvements.Reviewing daily benchmark reports for each of the process lines, investigating benchmark breaches with Global counterparts and working to improve the processLiaising with relevant IT teams to resolve any technical issues preventing the optimum performance of the operational processes.To build up process documentation, define benchmarks, capacity model, baseline volumes etc. for newly transitioned processes.Your skills and experience
10 + years experience in investment banking operations , Corporate Actions / Asset Services / Custody Operations / Securities Operations with experience in Corporate Actions / Asset ServicesTransition Initiatives , Risk and control.Strong analytical skills, detail orientation, service commitment, and solid organizational and interpersonal skills.Ability to identify and develop strong working relationship with internal as well as external 'client' groupsComfortable dealing with multiple stakeholders and complex situations.Strong English written & verbal skills required. Ability to converse clearly with internal and external staff via telephone and written communication.Good People Management SkillsEye for DetailsExperience of client facing roles (internal & external)Graduate in Commerce / Finance (Preference - Post Graduate / MBA)Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.Ready to travel as and when requiredBe willing to work in shifts.How we'll support you
Training and development to help you excel in your careerCoaching and support from experts in your teamA culture of continuous learning to aid progressionA range of flexible benefits that you can tailor to suit your needsAbout us and our teams
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