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Job Description:
The Global Markets Platform Group is looking for an individual to take responsibility to manage particular product and platform priorities for Global Markets Operations and Post Trade. The role will focus on technical Product Management requiring proficiency in Global Markets Post Trade to manage product and platform deliveries across a range of functions including Allocation, Confirmations, Booking, Netting, Settlement, Cash Payments, Collateral and Asset Servicing.
The role requires post trade experience and the candidate to be deeply familiar with the end to end lifecycle of products and flows across all business units; including Cash Equities, Repo, Bonds, OTC Derivatives, Swaps, Rates, Commods, FX as well as possessing industry experience and knowledge of key post trade products and offerings.
This further entails having a deep understanding of the markets, clients and products associated with these products and functions. The successful candidate will be a core subject matter expert and a critical pillar in driving operational workflow enhancements, implementing best in class technology solutions and helping deliver meaningful change across the Global Markets infrastructure.
Role:
Define Product strategy in close collaboration with Operations leads, Technology and Global Markets leadershipDefine detailed design requirements in conjunction with critical support partners. e.g. Technology, Sales & Trading, Compliance, Legal, Operations, ETRM, etc.Manage and govern key Global Markets investment initiativesDrive detailed analysis of priority products, clients and markets to establish product baselines, peer insights and commercial opportunitiesEstablish coherent, well defined business cases and work with management to pitch investment opportunitiesBe an active participant in discussions and influence decisions around the end to end lifecycle and the strategic post trade architectureWork closely with Technology and Product partners to maintain oversight of our investments, progress and regulatory obligationsResponsibilities
Own and drive Product strategy for Global Markets Post Trade functions;Define and document business opportunities and pitch investment casesDocument requirements and ensure product delivery aligns to user requirementsMeasure product baselines and define KPIs, SLOs, SLAs and other target metricsExplore industry, client and competitor trends to ensure product remains relevant and forward lookingEnsure the ongoing delivery of critical product as follows:Robust governance and management of core investments and prioritiesWork and collaborate with IT and Support partnersInfluence and shape future investment and design decisions in conjunction with management and business leadsQualifications:
Technology and Operations background with strong understanding of Cash Equities, Repo, Bonds, OTC Derivatives, Swaps, Rates, Commods and FX lifecycleHighly familiar with operational functions and workflows with a data driven and automation first mindsetExperience delivering and driving technical solutions for Allocation, Confirmations, Booking, Netting, Settlement, Cash Payments, Collateral and Asset Servicing functionsComfortable managing diverse stakeholders and challenging status quo and current design principalsStrong team work and ability to collaborate with othersExcellent problem solver with an ability to work independently and comfortable working in a fluid environment with shifting prioritiesHighly motivated and strong desire to learn business and new technologiesDesired Qualifications:
Experience with managing operational or system riskSome coding/scripting experience (with knowledge of best practices) in Java/Python preferredFINRA Series 7 and 63 registeredProject Management certifications/ExperienceShift:
1st shift (United States of America)Hours Per Week:
40