Corporate & Investment Banking - Global Custody Finance Business Partner - Vice President

Securities Services Product Controllers are part of the Corporate Investment Bank Finance team and are responsible for providing Product Controller support for the Custody, Fund Services, Alternative Investments Services, Depository Receipts and Agent Lending products.

The Custody Product is the most significant product within Securities Services' annualized revenue of $4.1Billion and Assets Under Custody of c. $27Trillion.

An enthusiastic, highly motivated Vice President is required to join the Custody Product Control team. This role provides an opportunity to work closely with Product & Business Managers, to drive a clear understanding of the business trends, especially around Assets Under Custody and fees, and provide insightful analysis to facilitate effective management of the business in the region and globally.

Over and above the business as usual this individual will be expected to contribute to Product initiatives as they arise, understand the impact on Finance / the control environment and contribute towards provision of the appropriate financial analysis to support as well as ensuring adherence to product controller standards in the region.

Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal) will be key to the successful development of this role which as well as the ability to forge a strong partnership with a multitude of key partners (Product Business Management, Financial Control, Billing, External Reporting) as well as other Product Controllers across the Securities services space.

Job Responsibilities:

• Lead the North America product control team, mentoring and providing stretch to grow the team.
• Oversight of the monthly financial close, including forecasting, advising on adjustments, providing analysis and commentary.
• Provide detailed analysis and reporting on the financials to Product heads, business managers, and senior finance management.
• Partner with the business to drive forth and implement robust controls and new business initiatives.
• Direct coordination across various front & back office support functions to ensure resolution of control and reporting issues in an accurate and timely manner.
• Engage with Business Management and Product to understand key drivers impacting the business to be able to highlight risks and opportunities to Plan, promptly escalate areas of concern help drive solutions and create a robust forecast for the rest of the year.
• Serve as an analytical and project support resource for product control.

Qualifications, capabilities, and skills:

• Previous experience within Product Control, Financial Control, Accounting, or related area
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or related area
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail including a strong control focus
• Strong technical skills in using Excel and PowerPoint.