Business Manager, VP Cover Letter

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the business manager, VP position.

In the previous role, I was responsible for accurate daily P&L reporting of DFE numbers across Equity Derivative, Interest Rate Derivative and RMG businesses.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Experience in product development and / or operations within an asset management firm
• Strong project management experience and familiarity with project management methodologies
• Strong data analysis and organization skills
• Product knowledge in derivatives, particularly interest rate and cross currency swaps, futures, options, bonds, FX products, Money market Products
• Strategy/management consulting background in financial services/wealth management space
• Wealth Management background with interest to switch to running / managing operating businesses
• Understanding of Lending business models, particularly residential real estate lending is preferred
• Exposure and understanding of UK mortgage regulatory environment is strongly preferred

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the business manager, VP position.

In my previous role, I was responsible for execution and sales support to JPM Private Bank advisors and clients for equity derivative transactions of varying complexity (OTC and Structured Products, with a focus on bespoke OTC transactions).

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Manage and track change portfolio for Wealth Management APAC, working with business sponsors, partners and stakeholders to ensure alignment with business agenda and priorities
• Create and administer central framework for change management with clear and agreed processes for delivering projects and change across the entire project lifecycle
• Advance and support a collaborative and change embracing culture powered by the voice of customer
• As part of innovation, to drive and improve front to back operational efficiencies and employee productivity through platform and process improvement initiatives
• Proven experience with delivering front-office / products (investment, lending, etc) projects and working knowledge of its environment within the financial services industry
• Experience in managing and working with delivery vendors
• Will have a proven track record in and financial understanding of the complexities of finance, capital markets and risk management
• Exhibits excellent written and oral communication skills superior influencing and relationship management skills

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the business manager, VP position.

Previously, I was responsible for support and coverage of Fixed Income, Equity and Cash Management desks.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Strong knowledge of transaction banking, (TS) FX, cross-border payments and Channels
• Able to work under direct portfolio growth targets, in a competitive environment
• Become registered with the local regulator, The Central Bank of Bahrain, and maintains oversight over the bank’s legal entity finance and operations in Bahrain, Egypt, and Lebanon
• Drive the strategic agenda for Bahrain, Egypt and Lebanon and support the Senior Country Officer (SCO) across location and business requirements
• Manage cross functional agendas and facilitate the collaboration across support functions (Compliance, Operations, Risk, Finance, Human Resources, Technology, Real Estate, Security, Business Resiliency, Audits and reviews)
• Manage the Country’s operational risk in collaboration with hub Risk Managers and in partnership with the Location Operational Risk Manager(s) to prepare control scorecards and drive remediation plans
• Co-ordinate and manage service level agreements for any offshore and outsourced services
• CFA, CPA, or ACA qualified

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the business manager, VP position.

In the previous role, I was responsible for ongoing, direct communications with investors (equity, fixed income, and retail) and research analysts in the form of meetings or telephone conversations.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Willing to travel overseas, German speaking would be advantageous
• Prior solid Business Management experience strongly preferred
• Extensive experience of product sales or sales management experience
• BA or BSc from a top-tier program or equivalent graduate level education preferred
• Previous experience within financial services or wealth management industry preferred
• Experience using Microsoft Office (including Excel formulas & pivot tables, Access tables, PowerPoint)
• Flexibility for regular travel to spend time in-market
• Banking industry experience and knowledge of banking organization, operations, risk management and technology preferred

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the business manager, VP position.

In my previous role, I was responsible for global cash equity products (including equity placements, IPOs and IPO Financing applications) and cash bonds order execution services in Private Banking & TPC segments.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• National infrastructure market awareness with detailed knowledge of Southern merit-shop area markets (including clients, competitors, preferred delivery models, current projects and upcoming programs)
• Expert knowledge of construction delivery methods and the construction processes
• Aptitude to assess operational impact of issues, communicate, and develop resolutions
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills to drive outcomes
• Expertise in PowerPoint/Excel
• Self starter who is comfortable with multiple, competing priorities and enjoys working in a fast-paced environment
• As trusted advisor to the TS CS&I Business Head in EMEA
• Key point of contact for Service and support functions to help achieve business objectives