Investment Management Business Strategy Group, Project Director Job
Investment Management Business Strategy Group, Project Director (Job Number: 1313056)
Description
BNY Mellon Asset Management (BNYMAM) is the global asset management arm of The Bank of New York Mellon, one of the world's major financial services groups with operations in 35 countries serving more than 100 markets. With more than US$1.4 trillion in assets under management, BNY Mellon Asset Management is a global leader with offices in major financial centres throughout the world. Our multi-boutique asset management model encompasses the skills of 15 world class specialised investment managers. Each has its own unique investment philosophy and proprietary investment process and each is a leader in its field.
Overview
The Business Strategy Group within BNY Mellon Investment Management is responsible for managing the development and implementation of BNYM IMs strategic imperatives and business initiatives. This encompasses mergers and acquisitions and the provision of project management and business consultancy leadership and support to BNYM AM executives and subsidiary management within its multi-affiliate structure. The scope includes U.S. and international activities and involves travel.
Key Responsibilities
The incumbent is part of a team that evaluates and implements various business strategy activities aimed to increase the growth and profitability of BNYM IM. The incumbent works independently and directly with BNYM IM and subsidiary executive management and with executives in other areas of BNY Mellon (e.g., Finance, Legal Regulatory, Tax, Compliance, IT, Global Corporate Development and other business sectors). This position works under the general direction of the Director, Business Strategy.
Core Skills Required
- In-depth knowledge of the asset management firm, investment functions and distribution (multi-channel and geography) is essential whilst its beneficial to have an understanding of the back and middle office functions.
- Knowledge of products and channels across EMEA is critical.
- Sophisticated analytical and financial modelling skills, including valuation analysis
- Thorough and comprehensive research abilities
- Ability to successfully manage multiple large, complex projects, priorities and deadlines concurrently, often under tight time constraints. Exposure to asset management integration is a definite advantage.
- Exposure to alternative businesses would also be beneficial, both liquid and illiquid strategies.
- Excellent oral, written and presentation communication skills, including ability to present recommendations and highlight key points in a succinct manner to executive management based on sound quantitative and qualitative analysis
- Ability to work effectively in a dynamic and fluid environment
- Foster a team-oriented working environment that promotes open communication, a high level of morale and personal commitment and accountability to BNYM IM, with a continuous focus on quality and customer service
- Excellent interpersonal skills, including a strong ability to build consensus and efficiently and effectively guide individuals at all levels of the organization through established or new processes
- Ability to think conceptually and strategically, particularly in de novo situations
- Ability to exercise superior reasoning skills and sound business judgment to influence decision making and effectively interface with executive management
- Ability to identify and successfully resolve potential tax, accounting, compliance or human resource issues and conflicts
- Exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail and results-oriented
Qualifications
Education Experience
- BA/BS degree required. MBA, CFA strongly preferred.
- This is a senior role so the successful candidate will be able to demonstrate an appropriate level of direct experience in financial services, preferably in the asset management and/or wealth management space, including:
- Experience and proven success in project management, particularly with large, complex projects and across all staff levels; and
- Experience in mergers acquisitions, lift-outs, divestitures, strategic planning and/or business consulting
Primary Location: London, London, GB
Internal Jobcode: 30193
Job: Investment Management
Organization: BNYMAM International-HR06161
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