Senior Vice President, Client Implementations

at  BNY Mellon

Overview
At BNY, our culture empowers you to grow and succeed. As a leading global financial services company at the center of the world’s financial system we touch nearly 20% of the world’s investible assets. Every day around the globe, our 50,000+ employees bring the power of their perspective to the table to create solutions with our clients that benefit businesses, communities and people everywhere.
We continue to be a leader in the industry, awarded as a top home for innovators and for creating an inclusive workplace. Through our unique ideas and talents, together we help make money work for the world. This is what #LifeAtBNY is all about.
We’re seeking a future team member for the role of Senior Vice President, Client Implementations Project Manager to join our Middle Office Client Onboarding Team team. This role is located in London, UK and our organization follows a hybrid work structure.

EMPLOYER DESCRIPTION:

For over 230 years, the people of BNY Mellon have been at the forefront of finance, expanding the financial markets while supporting investors throughout the investment lifecycle. BNY Mellon can act as a single point of contact for clients looking to create, trade, hold, manage, service, distribute or restructure investments and safeguards nearly one-fifth of the world’s financial assets. BNY Mellon remains one of the safest, most trusted and admired companies. Every day our employees make their mark by helping clients better manage and service their financial assets around the world. Whether providing financial services for institutions, corporations or individual investors, clients count on the people of BNY Mellon across time zones and in 35 countries and more than 100 markets. It’s the collective ambition, innovative thinking and exceptionally focused client service paired with a commitment to doing what is right that continues to set us apart. Make your mark: bnymellon.com/careers

IN THIS ROLE, YOU’LL MAKE AN IMPACT IN THE FOLLOWING WAYS:

Delivers and implements complex global operating models in a multi-phased manner, through the provision of project management and business analysis
Provides analytical expertise and problem solving in support of project objectives and timelines
Gathers and analyzes information to assist in development of recommendations to address Client and Business objectives for a specific business group or technology area
Identifies and manages goals, risks, issues and resources and ensures QA process is applied throughout each project/service lifecycle.
Facilitates project meetings and workshops with External Clients and Internal Stakeholders as appropriate.
Produces both informational and decision-seeking reports, analyses and/or presents outputs of the meetings to relevant parties for sign off.
Monitors project process, risks and issues through weekly reports, CAIR log, project plans.
Escalates issues that will significantly impact project delivery to relevant parties. Assists more junior roles with issue resolution.
Manages project post-implementation reviews.
Communicates effectively and frequently with Project Initiators, Technology, Operations and/or the Client and ensures regular communication among these groups.
Delivers complex internal and external projects or parts of larger projects.
Provide clear direction and leadership to staff managed during a project, including where appropriate setting individual objectives at the start of a project and reviewing outcomes during and at the end of the project.
Have a sound understanding of BNY products, services and clients.
Lead allocated projects and programs to ensure successful delivery and implementation within deadlines
Organize resources for project workshops/support with relevant managers in line with both business and project needs
Ensure quality controls are put in place in project plans and change control processes are implemented
Ensure project deliverables can achieve the benefits defined in the Business case
Ensure all project commitments are met
Monitor and report on progress of projects
Evaluate potential risks and issues and determine appropriate actions/plans to mitigate them
Maintain strong working relationships with the service delivery teams across BNY. Work with them to ensure the operating model is clearly defined and is suited to meeting the client’s needs.
Facilitate internal discussions around changes to the operating model and following up with the internal teams to ensure all required sign offs are received. Escalate appropriately through to resolution.

TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THIS ROLE, WE’RE SEEKING THE FOLLOWING:

Significant Governance, Project Management, experience or experience within one or more of the asset servicing functions is preferred
Has a sound knowledge of Project Management and Business Analysis and can develop others in this area.
Prince II Practitioner or relevant job experience / alternative qualification
Competent with all aspects of Microsoft Office and MS Project
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
Middle Office functional and product knowledge preferred: industry OMS flows, trade capture processes, IBOR accounting and support functions (reconciliations, corporate actions, reference data), performance and data management.
A consistent ability to deliver within deadlines, even under challenging circumstances while managing client expectations.
Team player with demonstrable skills in developing effective relationships with internal teams and clients.
Adapt and act quickly to drive change by advocating innovative solutions and new ways of thinking.
Strong analytical and communication skills; be able to work independently and under pressure while adhering to strict deadlines.
Problem solver with sound prioritization & time management skills
Excellent written/verbal communication and effective listening skills
Ability to use Outlook, Word, Excel for Project Management purposes.
At BNY , our inclusive culture speaks for itself. Here’s a few of our awards:
Fortune World’s Most Admired Companies & Top 20 for Diversity and Inclusion
Bloomberg’s Gender Equality Index (GEI)
Human Rights Campaign Foundation, 100% score Corporate Equality Index
Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion , Disability: IN – 100% score
100 Best Workplaces for Innovators, Fast Company
CDP’s Climate Change ‘A List’