Securities Lending Operations BA/PM

Job Description The candidate will be required to support the Operations group with managing the delivery of Projects and Change initiatives within the Securities Lending space. This role would be suitable for a candidate who has experience with managing Equities Securities Lending projects, with emphasis around process reengineering / simplification to improve controls and meet regulatory requirements. The candidate is expected to have a deep understanding of Securities Lending and related processes. The candidate will report into the Head of International Operations Projects. The role will require someone comfortable with working directly with stakeholders across the firm, planning, undertaking analysis, documenting business requirements and coordinating and participating in testing. Key Responsibilities & Tasks Understand existing processes and flows to quickly analyze and determine the root cause of an issue Deliver solutions in a timely and effective manner Participate in any New Business initiatives or Strategic Change programs and define business requirements, new trading flows, revised operational processes or systemic change Manage the delivery of changes from inception, through testing, stakeholder management, signoff and release Work in conjunction with Technology teams to ensure functional specifications are delivered in line with business requirements Manage project issue and risk reporting, ensuring all issues are escalated accordingly Generate and present stakeholder reports for own projects Contribute ideas and identify future projects for the group Build and maintain excellent relationships within Operations, the trading teams & other stakeholders across the group Ability to project manage and take the lead role Adhere to internal and regulatory governance and compliance around behaviour and external interests Qualifications/ Experience Have an in-depth knowledge to the following: Securities Lending and related processes e.g. Pay to hold / Exclusive contracts / Tri-Party mechanics / Prime Finance / Collateral Management / Middle Office functions / Securities Lending Settlements / Billing Global One and SWIFT experience is essential. Experience using Gloss and Contract Compare services are preferable Previous experience within an Operations Change / project environment is essential Display an ability to schedule work, managing time effectively, work independently or within a team and prioritize accordingly Can quickly understand systems and systemically driven processes Have an affinity to detail issues verbally, and in writing, in a clear, accurate and concise manner Possess market wide experience of clearing EMEA business with Local Agents or CSDs Enhanced computer literacy, knowledge of SQL and VBA, analytics via EUC or recognised software are welcomed but not essential Cash Equity Post-Trade knowledge is welcomed but not essential Jefferies Financial Group Inc. (‘‘Jefferies,’’ ‘‘we,’’ ‘‘us’’ or ‘‘our’’) is a U.S.-headquartered global full service, integrated investment banking and securities firm. Our largest subsidiary, Jefferies LLC, a U.S. broker-dealer, was founded in the U.S. in 1962 and our first international operating subsidiary, Jefferies International Limited, a U.K. broker-dealer, was established in the U.K. in 1986. Our strategy focuses on continuing to build out our investment banking effort, enhancing our capital markets businesses and further developing our Leucadia Asset Management alternative asset management platform. We offer deep sector expertise across a full range of products and services in investment banking, equities, fixed income, asset and wealth management in the Americas, Europe and the Middle East and Asia. At Jefferies, we believe that diversity fosters creativity, innovation and thought leadership through the infusion of new ideas and perspectives. We have made a commitment to building a culture that provides opportunities for all employees regardless of our differences and supports a workforce that is reflective of the communities where we work and live. As a result, we are able to pool our collective insights and intelligence to provide fresh and innovative thinking for our clients. Jefferies is an equal employment opportunity employer, and takes affirmative action to ensure that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, gender, pregnancy, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, genetic information, reproductive health decisions, or any other factor protected by applicable law. We are committed to hiring the most qualified applicants and complying with all federal, state, and local equal employment opportunity laws. As part of this commitment, Jefferies will extend reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities, as required by applicable law.