Business Execution Lead

The International Technology Business Execution team is responsible for ongoing planning, administrative and organizational development activities for both clusters and countries. Specifically, the Business Execution Associate is a hands-on role that works in partnership with the Cluster and / or Country Technology Head to drive execution of various initiatives and administrative activities for the Technology team in the assigned clusters and / or countries.

The role is responsible for smooth and efficient day to day operations, enabling Country Technology Heads to focus on providing horizontal oversight and governance representation for all Technology areas in-country.

Working in a highly matrixed organization, this is a horizontal cluster / country role and requires close collaboration with relevant global vertical LOB / Product Technology Business Execution teams to drive execution and outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Support the International Cluster and Country Technology Heads to align to the new organizational model; provide support as required to help Cluster and Country Technology Heads navigate the new structure and deliver on their roles and responsibilities.
• Prepare presentations and other documentation as required by the Country Technology Head including but not limited to country entity Board meetings, Country Coordinating Committee (CCC) and IT management forums as required by regulators.
• Own agendas and action logs for forums that the Country Technology Head chairs. Prepare minutes and follow-up actions as required.
• Coordinate response to any local regulator requests, working in partnership with global teams to ensure appropriate and consistent responses.
• Monitor the country Technology book of work, including maintaining comprehensive view of inflight initiatives including RAG status, path to green (for Amber or Red initiatives) and provide reporting as required.
• Support annual investment planning and prioritization process, working in partnership with both business and Technology teams to ensure local regulatory initiatives are socialized, estimated, and prioritized.
• Oversee limited headcount approvals and hiring for Cluster and Country Technology teams as required, in line with agreed plan and budget.
• Manage local visits by global Technology stakeholders including agenda, logistics and communication events (e.g., fireside chats, town halls, etc.).
• Partner with the global Technology Business Execution teams to drive communication, culture and engagement initiatives as required.
• Identify process improvement or simplification opportunities and ensure that established guidelines / policies are adhered to.
• Provide ad hoc analysis as deemed necessary, working with the multiple stakeholders in various functions including Human Resources, Finance, etc.
• Field a variety of requests from different stakeholders always ensuring timely and accurate responses.

Experience

• 7+ years' relevant experience in a Business Execution role or similar in Technology, preferably within the financial services industry
• Experience working in a large and complex, highly matrixed organizations
• Highly proficient in the Microsoft Office suite, including Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel and Word

Skills

• Stakeholder management – experience working with and managing multiple senior stakeholders
• Influencing – able to influence outcomes without necessarily direct authority; experienced navigating large complex organizations to achieve results
• Superior communication – able to clearly articulate complex strategies / techniques and ideas, in both oral and written form, to senior management, with associated confidence.
• Execution oriented – doesn't remain in the theoretical; is able to make choices / decisions in the name of delivering rapid business impact
• Strong storytelling skills – able to structure and prepare presentations and other documentation with a clear and cohesive storyline
• Project management – ability to lead cross functional teams towards a common vision
• Organized – can juggle multiple, potentially competing priorities with assurance
• Detail oriented – obsessed with quality
• Self-motivated and accountable – demonstrated ability to follow through to execution
• Adaptable and flexible – comfortable working under ambiguous, changing conditions
• Bias for change – actively seeks out ways to improve processes, people, etc.

Education

• Degree in Business Administration, Business Management, Organization Management, or a related field

This job description provides a high-level review of the types of work performed. Other job-related duties may be assigned as required.

Job Family Group:
Business Strategy, Management & Administration

Job Family:
Business Execution & Administration

Time Type:
Full time

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