At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead operations in banking, managing finances and vendor relationships across 65 countries.
- Company: Join a leading financial services firm with a global presence.
- Benefits: Competitive daily rate, hybrid work model, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Dynamic role with exposure to global operations and diverse teams.
- Why this job: Make a significant impact on strategic initiatives and drive transformation in the banking sector.
- Qualifications: 5+ years in business management, preferably in financial services; strong communication skills required.
The predicted salary is between 110000 - 120000 £ per year.
Location: Sheffield, UK (Hybrid – 3 Days/Week)
Duration: 6 Months+
Rate: 550 GBP/Day Inside IR35
Responsibilities:
- Responsible for end-to-end ownership of Area COO activity, covering financial, workforce and third party/vendor management.
- Supporting design and delivery of strategic initiatives, including development of business cases and benefit validation to support transformation.
- Management to target of a significant annual operating plan across all countries of operation (c.65 countries), including identification and delivery of savings opportunities to meet targets.
- Workforce management, from planning and forecasting, to role requisitions and off-boarding.
- Rate setting, recharges and billing to recover the costs for services provided to the Bank.
- Performing and supporting vendor management tasks, including risk management, operational performance, negotiations, and competitive processes (major deals, RFIs and RFPs).
- Managing purchase to pay, including third party spend approval processes, purchase order creation, and invoice approvals.
- Financial reporting and generation of management information in support of decision making.
Required to work from HSBC office at least 3 days per week.
Essential Skillset/Experience:
- 5 years plus business management or relevant experience, ideally within Financial Services technology functions.
- Knowledge of accounting principles and practices (qualified or part qualified preferred).
- Business case development.
- Strong stakeholder management capability and excellent communication at all levels of seniority.
- Experience working with annual operations plans and multi-million dollar global contracts, programs and initiatives.
- Sound knowledge and understanding of the global technology landscape and industry.
- Experience of working in a diverse global team.
- Proven ability to articulate complex issues clearly and concisely.
- Flexible and adaptable to changing activities, schedules and workloads.
- Ability to work under pressure.
Operations Manager-Banking experience Required employer: Vallum Associates
At our Sheffield office, we pride ourselves on fostering a dynamic and inclusive work culture that empowers our employees to thrive. As an Operations Manager, you will benefit from competitive rates, flexible hybrid working arrangements, and opportunities for professional growth within a global financial services environment. Join us to be part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and the pursuit of excellence in banking operations.
We think you need these skills to ace Operations Manager-Banking experience Required
Financial Management
Workforce Management
Vendor Management
Risk Management
Negotiation Skills
Business Case Development
Stakeholder Management
