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FICC (and Macquarie in general) are growing significantly in the region and as a result the need has arisen for a C.O.O to support the Head of FICC in EMEA in the day to day running of the region. While the COO is not required to intimately know every small detail of the operation, he/she must have an overall knowledge of the business, and must have the foresight to see how the smaller pieces fit into the bigger picture. The COO will be the key point of contact between the Front Office business and all back/middle office functions in Europe (and where necessary across the globe). The role will entail a broad mixture of MI/Planning, Risk Assessment and mitigation, and controls. Priority tasks will include, but nor be limited to::
Strategy Development - Working with individual business heads to set the direction for a 2 year strategic plan to 2012 for FICC EMEA. This will require analysis of the market, customers and competitive landscape and understanding of key strategic implications and appropriate responses. Ensuring tie in/co-ordination with global strategy process managed out of Australia. An analysis of financial projections should be included to evaluate the revenue trajectory of the business. The strategic framework should be linked to balanced score card type structure and aligned to key initiatives. Iterations and review of the strategy will be required on a quarterly basis.
Budgeting/Forecasting - Developing 2011 budget. Linked to plan with ongoing monthly reviews
Reporting - responsibility for reporting and communication of FICC EMEA performance and progress against strategic initiatives.
Project Reporting - Working with IT teams to develop regular project reporting for the regions. Gaining understanding of and put to, the prioritisation process with direction from the Head of FICC EMEA
Cross Product Co-operation - Coordinating cross divisional and cross group initiatives including education as well a business initiatives.
Grad/Intern recruiting- representing FICC EMEA at the appropriate forums. Working with central Graduate Recruitment to ensure the profile and calibre of candidate sourced meet FICC’s medium and long term requirements.
New Business - Working with relevant business areas to investigate/model and progress implementation of new business/products
Understanding Funding and Capital implications of business transacted - working with support functions to ensure these appropriately/fairly reflect the business’ risk profile.
Business Continuity Planning
Office moves
Managing relationship and interaction with Internal/External Audit and regulatory bodies as required.
Assessing training requirements for the region and working with HR/management to develop and deploy appropriate training as required.
Targeted Cost reviews (e.g. Market data) |
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Bachelors
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10 years + |
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English : Speak / Write Fluently
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open-ended |
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unspecified |
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EU National |
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London |
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Degree qualified to tertiary level
Previous experience in a business management role is preferable
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
Ability to develop relationships across the various stakeholders including Senior Business executives and Front Office Stakeholders
Experience in leading and managing several projects simultaneously
This could also be an opportunity for an individual from a Product Control background to step into a more senior and diverse role. |
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Macquarie Group (Macquarie) is a global provider of banking, financial, advisory, investment and funds management services. |
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Macquarie
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