What are the responsibilities and job description for the Client Services Operations Director- Financial Services position at Cutting Edge Search?
Job Description
The Client Account Services (CAS) team is essential for client onboarding across business lines, focusing mainly on non-Repository & Derivatives Services (non-RDS). This role involves managing a team responsible for collecting onboarding documentation, conducting AML and KYC checks, activating accounts, and handling lifecycle changes within systems.
Responsibilities
The Client Account Services (CAS) team is essential for client onboarding across business lines, focusing mainly on non-Repository & Derivatives Services (non-RDS). This role involves managing a team responsible for collecting onboarding documentation, conducting AML and KYC checks, activating accounts, and handling lifecycle changes within systems.
Responsibilities
- Set and adapt specific objectives to align with organisational goals.
- Maintain and manage the Team Book of Work, ensuring resource needs are met.
- Lead new initiatives and ensure team readiness for new requirements.
- Conduct capacity planning and recommend staffing and location changes.
- Revise metrics and KRIs to improve client experience based on feedback.
- Use management reports to track team and individual performance.
- Perform talent reviews and develop high-potential employees.
- Ensure procedures and user guides are current and followed.
- Mitigate risks by identifying errors and demonstrating ethical behaviour.
- Prepare for and represent the function in audits.
- Develop and monitor risk management controls.
- Manage Business Continuity Plans for crisis operations.
- Ensure accuracy of client-facing documentation.
- Represent the function in key events and connect with external partners.
- Collaborate with other departments to improve processes and client experience.
- Handle additional responsibilities as required.
- Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent experience.
- Minimum 10 years of relevant experience.
- Leadership experience, preferably in a multinational setting.
- Adaptable to change and proactive in learning.
- Mentors others and builds collaborative teams.
- Communicates openly across the organisation.