EMEA Operations Business Manager Associate
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EMEA Operations Business Manager Associate
[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] - London, GB
Corporate Title: Associate | Department: Operations
Company Overview
[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is a global financial services group with an integrated network spanning approximately 30 countries and regions. By connecting markets East & West, [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] services the needs of individuals, institutions, corporates and governments through its three business divisions: Wealth Management, Investment Management, and Wholesale (Global Markets and Investment Banking). Founded in 1925, the firm is built on a tradition of disciplined entrepreneurship, serving clients with creative solutions and considered thought leadership. For further information about [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], visit www.[Employer hidden].com.
Department Overview
The Business Management Office team delivers a spectrum of functions underpinning the EMEA Operations division. These range from financial analysis and departmental strategy to executive support, branding and communications and business continuity.
Role Description
- Support the EMEA Business Manager
- Contribute to the production of key financial management information, weekly and monthly performance analysis, including explanations for variances and tracking of P&L to plan
- Lead reporting activities, including monthly reporting to Committees, annual budgets, business plans and cost reviews
- Perform regular reviews of purchase / spend requests for adherence to budget
- Participate in deep dives on key themes and trends to bring topics to governance as needed
- Help in Change initiatives that will drive the EMEA and Global Business forward
- Monitor workforce plan, including hiring pipeline vs budget, joiner/leaver process in coordination with HR
- Prepare reports and presentations for senior stakeholders
- Collaborate with the India Shared services team to oversee Operational processes performed offshore
- Oversee vendor and sourcing process
- Continued development and delivery of regional business continuity plans
- Ensure group compliance for mandatory training, appraisals etc
- Support for administration of the EMEA Operations divisions and its employees
Key Objectives
- Ability to decipher, analyse and model financial data for management reporting
- Capacity to work across a wide range of areas and balance workloads across multiple projects
- Proactivity to identify issues, generate solutions and deliver them independently
Skills, Experience, Qualifications and Knowledge Required
- Execution – Detail-oriented and structured approach
- Motivation – Sets high standards
- Service Framework – Leverages shared services
- Stakeholder Management – Team player with good communication skills
- Financial Management – Experience with forecasting and budgeting
- Analysis and Process Improvement – Demonstrated problem solving skills
- Tools – Proficiency with Excel, PowerPoint
- Excellent verbal and nonverbal communication skills
Desirable
- A good understanding of Financial operational processes
- Financially literate ideally with some accounting background
- Project Management experience
- Strong inter-personal and relationship building skills
Diversity & Inclusion
[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to an inclusive environment. We welcome all applications and do not discriminate.