AVP - GCO Operations

Role & Responsibilities

• Collaborate closely with the GCO Ops team and division senior leaders to identify strategic opportunities to drive process enhancements and optimization to achieve measurable efficiencies

• Lead the planning and execution of transformation initiatives from ideation to completion with clear and practical steps to achieve project goals. This includes but not limited to defining project scope, objectives, assumptions, dependencies, risks, value proposition/rationale, and developing and managing project plans, driving actions to support execution of those plans, as well as conceptualizing and architecting solutions

• Write detailed functional and technical specifications to provide necessary details to the development team (e.g., IT) to complete development of the design solution

• Develop change management strategies and plans to facilitate smooth transitions during transformations and ongoing adoption post transformations

• Communicate effectively with all stakeholders at all levels to ensure transparency, alignment and engagement

• Understand and upkeep with tools and systems used by the departments as well as evaluate new and evolving technology capabilities to maximize technology effectiveness in supporting the departments

• Develop and maintain all documentation including process procedures, diagram flows and training materials to support transformation efforts

• Perform other duties relating to data analysis, process improvements or project management as needed

Experience required

• 8+ years of experience leading transformation projects, ideally working in the investment management industry or with financial or investment related transactions;

• Prior experience driving and managing changes successfully;

• Demonstrated ability to analyze processes or interpret complex dataset to identify inefficiencies and problem solving skills to create solutions to achieve measurable efficiencies;

• Proven ability to independently drive projects forward and escalate issues timely;

• Demonstrated ability to learn project subject matter quickly;

• Proven track record of collaborating across groups and gain the support needed from various stakeholders;

• Prior experience in implementing technology solutions;

• Demonstrated track record of skillful communications and effective business writing and presentation skills;

Education

A Bachelors degree in Business Administration, Business Economics, Accounting, Finance or related field (and/or equivalent experience). Ideal candidate may also possess a PMP (Project Management Professional) certification.