Company Description

Formed in 2017 by the combination of Misys and D+H, we provide the broadest portfolio of financial services software in the world today—spanning retail banking, transaction banking, lending, capital markets and treasury.

Our solutions enable customers to deploy mission critical technology on premises or in the cloud. With our scale and geographical reach we drive valued solutions and opportunity for customers regardless of size or geography. Through our open, secure, and reliable solutions, we empower customers to accelerate growth, optimize cost, mitigate risk and continually evolve to meet their changing needs.

A Truly global organization with offices in 42 countries worldwide, with an employee base of approximately 10,000 employees. We work with 9,000 customers, including 48 of the top 50 banks globally. Through our software, we’re constantly stretching boundaries to do more for our customers. We are proud to be an organization where our vision, values and cultural beliefs are not just shared, but are lived by our people globally and where recognition is part of each and every day.

Job Description

We are searching for a highly qualified Strategy & Operations Specialist to work closely with our Chief of Staff for EVP of Lending Business Unit. From day one, the Strategy & Operations Specialist will be assisting directly the Chief of Staff in streamlining strategic initiatives, overseeing program management, leading key areas of cross functional initiatives and communicating objectives between departments.

The ideal candidate will have proven experience in a business management role, in a fast-paced environment, with a special focus on executive-level delivery and interdepartmental collaboration. This is a high-visibility, high-impact role with the potential to make your mark on the next chapter of our business.

Objectives of this Role

• Lead on strategic business projects from development through successful execution.
• Assist and communicate with executives and leaders across Finastra in decision-making, program management, and initiative implementation
• Improve current processes and coordinate organizational procedures for optimized efficiency and productivity
• Drive strategic system implementation and process automation through others

Key Responsibilities:

• Operational business reviews and planning: facilitate and drive monthly/quarterly operational business review preparation and review
• Strategic projects / initiatives management: develop and drive often cross-functional strategic / operational projects and initiatives
• Business processes: establish a business cadence with cross-functional stakeholders across the Lending Business Unit
• Data and reporting management: establish improved data and reporting framework across the business unit – data hygiene, processes and recurring reports/ inputs required to support operational and ad-hoc requests

Qualifications

• Overall 6+ years of experience with 3+ years of business operations or business strategy consultancy / corporate strategy or corporate development
• Strong business acumen, attention to detail, strong at execution
• Successfully collaborate and influence across multiple teams and levels
• Clear communicator with professional presence; experience working with senior stakeholders, ability to influence (verbally, written material) to drive to an outcome
• Proven track record in project and business management
• Strong Microsoft office skills esp. PowerPoint and Excel
• Ability to translate ideas into clear, high impact communications
• Agile mindset and being comfortable with ambiguity, action oriented, able to work independently and synthesize vast amounts of info quickly
• Understanding of Software industry and/or Financial Services industry is preferred