Role Overview
To provide support to the E&C broking business, APAC E&C Commercial Manager, Divisional COO of Global E&C and the E&C Management in the day-to-day governance and development of the APAC E&C business, providing input into all plans for business and regulatory change.
Role Responsibilities
Strategic / Commercial
Work with the broking desks and businesses to identify, drive and implement business change and problem solving across a wide variety of area’s working with teams both in the broking businesses, corporate support area’s and externally. These include but are not limited to
- New business opportunities
- Client channels
- Regulatory change
- Technology and electronic markets
- Operational processes and efficiencies
- Financial reporting
- Strategic planning and Corporate reporting
- Legal entity strategy
- Cost control
- Assist the E&C Management in the production of Strategy, Board and management papers, engaging with various functions for input.
- Assist on cross E&C and wider corporate initiatives
Infrastructure, Process, Regulation & Control
Acting as the liaison as required between functions including : Compliance, Legal, Finance Risk, HR, Change Management, IT in Regulatory change projects and Corporate Restructuring. In particular
Compliance - Ensure Business Execution compliance with internal and external Governance, Regulatory and Control requirements.Risk - Provide support in ensuring the business meets its 1st Line of Defence role and its responsibilities under the Risk Framework. Contribute as required to all Regulatory documentationPolicies - Contribute to the development of all Group policies and product protocols, ensuring they are fit-for-purpose, understood and implemented where applicable, communicating and training the front office when requiredDisaster recovery - Work with the Business Continuity specialist to ensure that a full Business Continuity Plan (BCP) is drawn up for the respective business to cover technology / staff in the event of an incident / disaster.Operations - Continually review operational processes, highlight efficiencies needed and work with the relevant teams to implement changes.Technology – Work with technology on the technology investment agenda, rolling out new technology, managing the current technology platforms and identifying investment opportunitiesRepresenting the E&C broking business in regulatory and group projectsExperience / Competences
Essential
A financial services professional of the highest integrity with strong communication, collaboration and change management skills.A strong understanding of the Energy and Commodity marketsExcellent written and verbal communication skills, a persuasive and passionate communicator with ability to influence and ability to engage with a wide range of stakeholdersProficient in Microsoft Office software (PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Outlook etc)Strong interpersonal skillsExcellent attention to detail, highly organised with a pro-active approachStrong analytical ability and problem-solving skillsEmpathy and humility combined with a strong innovative personalityHigh ethical standards and an independent thinkerUnderstanding of Regulation impacting the Financial Services MarketExperience of working with governance frameworksProject work and change implementation across a corporate organisationDesired
Action orientated, flexible and innovative approach to operational managementAbility to work with minimal supervision with a delivery focused mentality and a collaborative approachTeam player however also able to work on initiative and be a self-starterUnderstands business issues as they affect different functionsAble to handle the detail whilst keeping focus on the big picture