Vice President - Trust & Agency Services Operations

TAS Operations, VP

Job Description:

Job Title: TAS Operations, VP

Location: Pune, India

Role Description

• Trust & Agency Services (TAS) have over 1,500 clients ranging from multi-national corporations to banks and financial institutions, hedge funds, asset managers and supranational agencies around the world. TAS Operations support all types of transactions in the debt capital markets – from conventional to structured debt products, Project Finance, REITs and Islamic Finance – and services for escrows, restructurings, exchanges, Loan Agency, Depository Receipts, Structured Finance and US Mortgage. This is a knowledge intensive role responsible for managing the Debt security lifecycle operations.

• The role will require the individual to leverage a deep knowledge of the Debt Security domain working with department heads and engaging key stakeholders in projects and initiatives with a senior global reach. It requires a deep dedication and commitment to our clients’ lasting success and financial security and to develop an aspirational culture of acting responsibly to inspire trust, thinking commercially for sustainable outcomes, taking initiative to create solutions, and working collaboratively for the greatest impact.

• An Assistant Vice President is responsible for providing key leadership, direction, organization and monitoring of roles and activities. We’re seeking an experienced operations manager to oversee daily activities including high level HR duties and setting training standards and hiring procedures. They also analyze and improve organizational processes, and work to improve quality, productivity, and efficiency.

What we’ll offer you

As part of our flexible scheme, here are just some of the benefits that you’ll enjoy

• Best in class leave policy

• Gender neutral parental leaves

• 100% reimbursement under childcare assistance benefit (gender neutral)

• Sponsorship for Industry relevant certifications and education

• Employee Assistance Program for you and your family members

• Comprehensive Hospitalization Insurance for you and your dependents

• Accident and Term life Insurance

• Complementary Health screening for 35 yrs. and above

Your key responsibilities

• Responsible for implementing Organization objectives.

• Adhere to Bank Policies and Procedures, monitor and drive organizational and regulatory compliance within the team.

• Accountable for managing external and internal stakeholders and partnering with them to successfully manage the operational delivery

• Leveraging domain expertise and ability to understand the process risk and ensure timely reporting and escalation of critical risks & non-compliance with policies, standards, and limits.

• Regularly review Key Operating Procedures to ensure consistency and manage communication of changes.

• Regulatory Change and Reporting – Keeping informed of upcoming regulatory change affecting the Debt product and interpreting that change to understand the impact on operations as well as ensuring the operations team are well informed, understand and implement the changes.

• Strategic Initiatives – Working with global stakeholders to identify, own and implement key strategic initiatives for the Debt platform.  These may include opportunities to optimise the operating model, remodel the settlement flow to reduce external messaging charges or technology rationalisation

• Undertakes periodic reviews of the efficiency and effectiveness of operational processes and controls

• Productivity/Process Improvement – Working with support groups in India as well as operations to understand the reason for exceptions and to drive process improvement as well as a list of required technology enhancements.

• Technology Enhancements – To work with the global team to identify, prepare business cases and assist in the prioritisation of changes to the various technology platforms

• Manage the professional development of staff across levels of their organization. Guide and mentor a highly motivated team. Champion team accomplishments, drive team culture. Ensure people strategy is implemented with focus on growth and development needs of team members. Plan and lead the execution of employee engagement, rewards, and recognition to help drive performance and employee retention

Your skills and experience

• 12+ years of experience in Investment banking

• Domain expertise on:

  • Debt products & Debt product lifecycle

  • Settlements and Payment Operations

  • Depository Function

  • Reconciliation

  • US Mortgage

• 7+ years of People Management experience as the role will require managing teams across locations.

• Debt security lifecycle from pre-issuance until maturity

• A strong team player

• Will be expected to develop credibility and a good reputation with people across the globe. Dedication to servicing a demanding internal and external client base

• Detailed understanding of the regulatory environment and upcoming changes

• Ability to work under pressure and communicate well, being accurate and concise, able to deliver to tight and demanding deadlines

• Experience of working in a high-volume environment with minimum supervision maintaining high motivation levels

• Able to effectively assess and mitigate process risks and dependencies

• Ability to identify opportunities to improve efficiency during day-to-day work

• Flexible, hardworking approach to maintaining accuracy and structure, driving closure and completeness

• Demonstrate integrity with data, colleagues and stakeholders

How we’ll support you

• Training and development to help you excel in your career
• Coaching and support from experts in your team
• A culture of continuous learning to aid progression
• A range of flexible benefits that you can tailor to suit your needs

About us and our teams

Please visit our company website for further information:

https://www.db.com/company/company.html

We strive for a culture in which we are empowered to excel together every day. This includes acting responsibly, thinking commercially, taking initiative and working collaboratively.

Together we share and celebrate the successes of our people. Together we are Deutsche Bank Group.

We welcome applications from all people and promote a positive, fair and inclusive work environment.

Experience Level

Executive Level