Job Summary

This Business Manager role sits within the Finance & Business Management (F&BM) department of the Corporate and Investment Bank (CIB). Business Management optimizes business performance by helping to steer key initiatives. We act as trusted advisors and counterweights to Business/Group Heads. The role of a business manager is dynamic and can vary from day to day in line with the priorities of the business.

As an Associate within the Finance & Business Management function, you will be supporting the Business Heads and Corporate Banking teams in India.  You will also support region wide initiatives across the business management function. You will work closely with functional partners across the firm, including other Business Managers, Product Controllers, Planning & Analysis, Business Control, Legal, Risk and Compliance. The role is based in Mumbai, India, and reports to the APAC GCB HQ Business Manager.

Job responsibilities

Support Corporate Banking Senior Management in India to steer revenue growth, strategic initiatives and business priorities; Lead strategic execution of business initiatives, working closely with country heads, product partners, control partners and other support functions, and regularly partner with Bankers to deliver business objectives; Produce financial and strategic presentations for management review and analysis; Work with Planning and Analysis to support timely and accurate business analytics, financials and forecasts whilst partnering with other business managers in region or globally on shared deliverables; Project manage new business initiatives and complete in a timely manner; Partner with product and the controls office to assist risk and control issues; Provide financial and business data in support of regulatory requests; Provide a high level of responsiveness to executive ad-hoc requests related to project management, presentation development, and business analysis; Provide ad hoc / general business management support across the business. 

 

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or other related area; Minimum of 9 years’ experience in Business Management, Finance, Strategy or COO role in a banking environment; Self-starter with ability to work independently in a high pressure and dynamic environment; be able to build relationships with internal stakeholders to deliver on expected standards Proven experience delivering timely, high-quality presentations and/or reporting for various projects and stakeholders. Attention to detail is a must with continuous focus on design excellence. Demonstrated ability in dealing with different stakeholder groups and leading the agenda Ability to present and support their own conclusions to senior audiences, with strong attention to detail;  Strong analytical, problem-solving skills with an ability to multi-task and dynamically prioritize or adapt with ever-changing and sometimes conflicting demands; A thorough understanding and appreciation of risks and controls, with a motivation to improve processes and resolve outstanding issues; Demonstrates sound judgment, professional maturity and personal integrity with strong work ethic; Proficiency in Excel and experience in producing high quality PowerPoint documents.

 

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

Experience in Investment or Corporate Banking and/or experience managing senior stakeholders is an advantage.