Job Summary:
The Data and Recon Division Lead manages intelligence gathering, data analysis, and strategic decision-making, requiring strong analytical skills, technical expertise, and effective communication. This role also serves as a bridge between management and staff, facilitating global communication and coordination while emphasizing leadership, adaptability, and ethical conduct.
Responsibilities:
- Team span, responsible for handling a team of 30 to 50.
- Manages projects and resources effectively to maximize company ROI.
- Develops objectives and strategies for division performance.
- Selects and evaluates projects based on their potential impact and alignment with company goals.
- Forecasts and plans for any headcount changes within the division.
- Aligns division goals with department Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
- Identifies performance improvement needs within the division and creates development plans for direct reports.
- Oversees day-to-day administrative, financial, personnel, and procedural activities for product and/or service operations functions.
- Implements efficient and effective integrated processes to improve overall site operations.
- Reviews cost and service structures, productivity measures, and delivery methods to achieve planned targets.
Required Skills:
- Strong analytical and critical thinking abilities.
- Proficiency in technical tools and software such as Jira, SQL (Python, preferred).
- Knowledge of various asset types such as equities, fixed instruments, structure instruments, funds etc.
- Adaptability to changing environments.
- Deep domain knowledge.
- Collaborative mindset.
- Ability to inspire and motivate teams.
- Ability to collaborate and work effectively in cross-functional teams.
- Project management skills to manage system upgrades or implementations.
- Ability to learn rapidly to act on any team issue.
- Understanding of data privacy and security regulations.
- Industry experience of reconciliations and data within financial services (Investment, Banking, Insurance, FinTech, etc).
- Passion, Perseverance, and Accountability with an innate desire to drive client success.
- Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office.
- Excellent attention to detail and strong documentation skills.
- Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
- Exceptional problem-solving abilities.
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, finance, sales and marketing or a related field.
- 9+ years of relevant experience in leading a cross-functional and collaborative team.
- 7+ years of relevant experience leading an operational team in a relevant industry- finance, accounting, or tech.
- Experienced manager with 7+ years managing high-performing teams.
