The client has just launched a new multi million dollar project that is focused on the re-engineering of the Global Custody and Global Clearance businesses. Its objective is to rationalise the current operating model through increased automation, introducing workflow management across the business process and rationalising applications that support the business today. This project will enable the establishment of Asset Servicing and Settlement utilities that can be leveraged by businesses at a Bank level.

This individual will manage a work stream with focus on cash, treasury and liquidity

The core responsibilities for this position will include:

• Design of business functionality taking into consideration client and market trends
• Strong cash, treasury & liquidity background
• The significant intellectual knowledge embedded in legacy applications is captured, modernised and forms part of the core of the new business processes such that there is an invisible impact on clients transitioning from old to new
• Risks to the execution of the project are managed
• Oversight and quality assurance of projects impacting their business
• End to end ownership of design and delivery
• Leading/participating in meetings at the operational and project level, providing continuous feedback on project status; offering constructive options to ensure project tracks to original expectations
• Supporting business units in the development and execution of plans for a successful implementation

Qualifications / Experience:

• Expertise in project management discipline and techniques
• Ability to be flexible, follow tight deadlines, organize and prioritize work
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to recognise issues and influence and implement change
• Strong team building skills
• Intermediate knowledge level of Microsoft Project
• Must have successful history in delivery of complex, cross line of business programs. Experience managing remote, matrixed project teams.
• Thorough understanding of project requirements, project delivery process, testing success factors and implementation guidelines
• An ability to articulate strategic objectives, and set a vision for their business
• Delivery focused
• Strong sense of accountability
• An ability to think outside the box and not be constrained by a " this is the way we've always done it" mentality
• An ability to manage and motivate people whether they are direct or indirect reports and be able to manage upwards