Head of Derivative Operations- Change Leader- Newl

The Mergis Group has been operating for over 30 years in North America. With over 40 offices servicing most of the Fortune 500 companies, The Mergis Group has helped thousands of candidates find the right opportunity. Our philosophy is simple Connecting the right employee with the right business at the right time. Through our client relationships we can ensure you, the prospective employee, have access to the best employment opportunities. We are passionate about recruiting, and look forward to advancing your career. About our Client: Securities Industry Leader                                                                      Our client is rapidly expanding their Global presence within the Securities Industry and is now seeking strong local talent to execute this effectively. Leadership experience and Industry knowledge open the door, but a passion for driving change is the recipe for success for the leaders of tomorrow.   Job Title: Head of Derivative Operations- Change Leader- Newly Created Position for 2010   The Head of Derivative Operations will be responsible for leading a large team of Analysts through the day-to-day Securities Operations.  As well, the incumbent will work with Senior Management to map the future direction of this growing line of business.  If you are an accomplished change leader looking to make a sustained impact in the banking world- PLEASE APPLY now!     Key responsibilities include: Lead projects to implement new policies or initiatives as they relate to Capital Markets, including building guidelines /procedures, liaising with internal and/or external parties to get a better understanding of requirements and have the ability to define parameters Routine reconciliation and daily operations activities specific to Derivative Securities Develop and maintain relationships to leverage to then assist in the implementation of policies and to constantly improve processes Identify issues before they escalate and work with your contacts to mitigate the risk of any potential issues evolving in the future Provide leadership to a team of ten professionals while reviewing their work and providing guidance and motivation    Sound knowledge of the processes within the front to the back office to identify any issues and take action to mitigate risk Requirements: A minimum of 5 years experience leading teams within Operations, ideally for Capital Markets Experience leading Capital Markets Projects/ Infrastructure upgrades Proven track record for change leadership MBA and/or professional designation- CFA Charter holders preferred A Passion for Leadership and Driving Change!   Compensation Package: Open [100K +] -Based on what you can bring to the table as this is a newly created position

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