VP - Operations Control - CA - Investment Bank

VP - Operations Control (Investment Bank)

Job Title : Operations Control Manager

Location : Mumbai

Department : WSS Fund Services (India & PHL) - Operations Control

Reporting To : Executive Director

Grade : VP

Function Description :

Controls - Framework, Tracking & Monitoring :

- Implement and maintain an effective control framework

- Perform day to day activities of Operations Control team

- Work with Operations to devise best practices and improve quality at all levels

- Evaluate operational change and projects

- Control/Facilitate policy and standard setting

- Facilitate training of control-related topics, Nav Error prevention etc

- Track and monitor key performance indicators and key risk indicators

- Analyse errors and control breakdowns, determine root causes & trends & oversee the implementation of remedial actions

- Facilitate/Chair, Quality meetings and forums to ensure that agreed practice is adopted across all accounting groups in order to improve efficiency & quality

- Act as Audit Liaison for external and internal audits

- Manage SAS 70 and all control related audits

- Keep abreast of business trends and changes in the industry and proactively devise a plan to support new requirements

Change Control :

- Monitor execution of change

- Review product/structural/procedural and technological change

- Act as contact/gateway for change internally and regionally

Objective :

- To support Fund Accounting, Management and Operations in ensuring that best practice combined with an optimal control environment exists at all times.

- This team is responsible for defining the risk management framework for the department and ensuring the highest level of quality of work is maintained.

Knowledge And Experience :

Area of Technical Knowledge/Relevant Experience Minimum Experience (Years/Months) :

- Qualified Accountant with a strong background in fund accounting operations and/or audit

- Preferably experience in risk management/audit/similar controls role

- Relevant business knowledge in Global Custody, Fund Accounting and including product, process and regulatory environment would be well regarded

- Analytical with good problem-solving skills

- Strong interpersonal and influencing skills; Excellent Stakeholder engagement

- Proven ability to communicate effectively at all levels

- Excellent communication and presentation skills

- Self starter and strong motivator

- Ability to identify hot spots and quickly assess the impact and provide tactical and strategic controls

- Can operate effectively in a dynamic environment with tight deadlines, and can prioritize one's own work to achieve them

- Flexibility to work global hours with limited in-country travel

Overall Experience in Years Min 12-18 years

Additional Information :

- Candidates with similar experience in a FI/ MF/ Corporate/ Bank or audit firm would be preferred. Also should be a good team player with good analytical abilities and excellent communication skills.

Candidates with relevant experience connect on +91-9701014165