Ba4 - Global Markets

Join us as a “Global Markets" The Business Management function is broad ranging and involves responsibility for the strategy, the infrastructure and administration of the business. There is particular emphasis on strategy, execution of initiatives/projects, budgeting, risk control agenda, and cost control.

You may be assessed on the key critical skills relevant for success in role, such as experience of leading and managing teams in previous work experience, Ensure close connectivity and coordination with the Global Equities & Markets Business Management teams, allowing for co-ordination across joint initiatives.

**Basic/ Essential Qualifications**:

- Be the business face-off with Markets Risk and Control, Legal, Risk, HR, PCG, Audit, Compliance, BCM, and ORM teams, ensuring we operate an effective control environment for the Equities business
- Conduct deep dive on Industry benchmarking and competitor analysis (e.g. Coalition, McLagan)
- Co-ordination of firm-wide strategic initiatives / project management
- Be a leading participant on the management business review analysis
- Have an oversight of strategic business initiatives, including evaluation of new and existing investments
- Communication and articulation of business strategy for Senior Management especially for Town Halls, results reporting and communication, industry roundtables, etc.
- Review of various pricing arrangements with e.g. brokers, clearing houses
- Work with support functions to identify opportunities to reduce consumed costs
- Deliver Planning and Stress Testing by providing inputs to annual budgeting process -revenue, client revenue, FO costs, RWA/LBS, and technology deliverables

**Desirable skillsets/ good to have**:

- Good understanding of Markets business with specific focus on Equities
- Vision for business growth and be able to relate to strategic mindset of the business head
- Experience of creating, enhancing and producing Business MI
- Good PowerPoint and excel knowledge
- Aptitude for self-learning - Should be able to demonstrate a self-learning attitude
- Proactive in nature. Should be able to take decisions and support those.
- Strong automation skills with hands on expertise on VBA, Python, dashboarding in Qlikview and Tableau
- Relevant experience in business management or FP&A in Market making business of an investment bank

This role will be based out of Nirlon Knowledge Park, Mumbai.

**Purpose of the role**

To provide operating and administrative support to senior leaders, simultaneously shaping and executing long-term strategic change, whilst helping to navigate complex challenges in the performance of their roles

**Accountabilities**
- Implementation of Target Operating Model, business development, and financial and non-financial resource allocation, providing strategic insight and thought leadership.
- Strategic support to and oversight of demand pipeline and the book of work, including assistance in the development and execution of strategic initiatives, projects, research, and analysis to support decision-making.
- Support to and guidance for operational efficiency and colleague/customer/client experience within the organisation, including the identification of areas for improvement, streamlining of processes, and implementation of best practices to enhance productivity, effectiveness and experience.
- Management of of people plan, talent development and succession planning including the identification of high-potential employees, provision of mentorship and guidance, and support to leadership development and diversity initiatives.
- Communication with internal and external stakeholders, management of communication channels and ensuring effective coordination across different departments and teams.
- Participation in compliance activities such as SMR and other regulatory registrations/certifications, as well as support for crisis management and risk mitigation, including the development of contingency plans, coordination of responses to emergencies, and business continuity.
- Management of all organisational/team requirements relating to technology, real estate, people and communications in conjunction with relevant partners across the firm.
- Enablement of oversight of risk management and compliance with internal and external requirements, including internal Governance on critical control activities in partnership with the CCO team, such as Records Inventory and RCSAs.
- Cost control and workforce management of the Business/Function, including involvement in financial analysis and planning, forecasting, and monitoring of financial performance against targets.

**Analyst Expectations**
- To perform prescribed activities in a timely manner and to a high standard consistently driving continuous improvement.
- Requires in-depth technical knowledge and experience in their assigned area of expertise
- Thorough understanding of the underlying principles and concepts within the area of expertise
- They lead an