Associate Director, Product Management and Transformation Lead Trade Facilitation Programme (TF[...]

EBRD; London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job description

Associate Director, Product Management and Transformation Lead Trade Facilitation Programme (TFP)

Requisition ID 35560 Office Country United Kingdom Office City London Division Banking Sectors Contract Type Fixed Term Contract Length 2 years Posting End Date 13/04/2025

Purpose of Job:

The Associate Director Product Management and Transformation Lead, TFP is responsible for all tasks related to, and understands all aspects of: business transformation programme management; end-to-end banking process review/design and implementation; Operational Risk Controls typologies/design and implementation and testing; Banking Key Risk Frameworks (with deep knowledge and experience of Operational Risk practices, including Operational Risk Self-Assessment 'ORSA'); Banking Product design/review and approval; design and maintenance of departmental product libraries; review/transformation/implementation of strategic and process level projects in respect of the Bank's Trade Facilitation Programme (TFP). The Associate Director, Product Management and Transformation Lead is also responsible for expert input, identification, development and delivery of solutions pertinent to Trade Finance business frameworks/risks (e.g. Fraud, Sanctions) and cross-project stakeholder management at all levels up to and including Executive Board level, and policy dialogue.

Externally, the Associate Director, Product Management and Transformation Lead is one of the Bank's primary representatives with a wide range of Transformation stakeholders, clients, and other stakeholders, while internally the Associate Director, Product Management and Transformation Lead is responsible for ensuring that projects are executed, implemented and monitored in line with the procedures, policies and strategies of the Bank. The Associate Director, Product Management and Transformation Lead contributes to setting the team's strategy and targets and plays a critical role in meeting them.

The Associate Director, Product Management and Transformation Lead takes responsibility for effective leadership of his/her project teams, supervises junior banking staff, and provides adequate coaching and mentoring assistance.

Accountabilities & Responsibilities:

1. Enhanced Product Management:
   
   • Innovation and Development: The Associate Director, Product Management and Transformation Lead TFP will bring expertise in product management, enabling the implementation of a trade system for TFP that allows the development of trade finance products that meet market demands and client needs.
   • Product Lifecycle Management: Effective management of the product lifecycle, from ideation through to launch and post-market evaluation, will optimize our product portfolio.
   • Market Responsiveness: By closely monitoring market trends and customer feedback, the Associate Director, Product Management and Transformation Lead TFP will ensure our products are agile and responsive to changes in the market.
2. Operational Efficiency:
   
   • Process Optimization: The Associate Director, Product Management and Transformation Lead TFP will focus on supporting the Director in identifying and implementing process improvements across the organization.
   • Technology Integration: Working with the Transformation teams to implement a new Trade platform, potentially leveraging emerging technologies.
   • Resource Allocation: Optimizing resource allocation and ensuring that teams are working efficiently on high-impact projects.
3. Improved Risk Management:
   
   • Risk Assessment and Mitigation: The Associate Director, Product Management and Transformation Lead TFP will design and implement advanced risk management frameworks.
   • Regulatory Compliance: Ensuring adherence to evolving regulatory requirements will be a top priority.
   • Fraud Prevention: Implementing new fraud detection systems and processes will help in identifying and preventing fraudulent activities.
4. Leadership of TFP Transformation:
   
   • Strategic Project Oversight: The Associate Director, Product Management and Transformation Lead TFP role will establish the Transformation function.
   • Project Coordination: By coordinating with the Central Transformation Office and other business areas, this role will ensure that the transformation required is aligned with our strategic objectives.
   • Prioritisation and Focus: The role will create a holistic solution to meet the TFP vision.
5. Management of Multiple Strategic Initiatives:
   
   • Strategic Project Oversight: The Associate Director, Product Management and Transformation Lead TFP role will work with the Director to manage multiple strategic initiatives and projects simultaneously.
   • Project Coordination: By coordinating various projects, this role will ensure that all initiatives are aligned with our strategic objectives.
   • Prioritization and Focus: This role will help prioritize initiatives based on their strategic importance.
6. Support for the Director:
   
   • Ensure strategic alignment of all transformation initiatives with the Bank's Strategic Capital Framework objectives and the TFP goals.
7. Staff Management:
   
   • Assist in recruiting, training, coaching and mentoring junior team members.
   • Develop productive relationships within the organisation to work effectively in a country/sector matrix structure.

Qualifications & Skills / Experience & Knowledge:

• Bachelor's degree. Master's degree preferred or equivalent experience in the areas of expertise.
• Excellent Transformation project design and management skills.
• Excellent Trade Finance Product knowledge.
• Excellent knowledge of Risk Frameworks.
• Excellent knowledge of Operational Risk and Controls.
• Excellent relationship management and negotiation skills.
• Excellent business development and public relations skills.
• Excellent organisation skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills capable of application at Executive Board level.
• Excellent understanding of the Banking regulatory environment.
• Strong quantitative/numerical skills.
• Computer literacy, conversant with Microsoft Office and spreadsheet packages.
• Excellent understanding of relevant systems and processes.
• Stakeholder management skills.
• Coaching, mentoring & leadership skills.
• Ability to work to deadlines and under time pressure.

Experience & Knowledge:

• Extensive years of relevant experience in trade finance as well as financial industry experience.
• Extensive experience of leading complex transactions through the full product life cycle.
• Strong experience of leading complex transformation programmes.
• Leadership of banking operations teams managing complex transactional processes.
• Leadership of or senior level roles in Operational Risk and Controls.
• Leadership of or senior level roles in Regulatory Compliance.
• Leadership of or senior level roles in Commercial product and process design/review processes.
• Senior level contribution and/or exposure to policy, standards and governance frameworks.

What is it like to work at the EBRD?

Our agile and innovative approach is what makes life at the EBRD a unique experience! You will be part of a pioneering and diverse international organisation, and use your talents to make a real difference to people's lives and help shape the future of the regions we invest in.

• Varied, stimulating and engaging work.
• A working culture that embraces inclusion and celebrates diversity.
• An environment that places sustainability, equality and digital transformation at the heart of what we do.

Diversity is one of the Bank's core values which are at the heart of everything it does. The EBRD encourages all qualified candidates to apply regardless of their background. As an inclusive employer, we promote flexible working and expect our employees to attend the office 50% of their working time.