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Business Solution Design Manager Senior

Company: Capital Group
Location: Irvine
Posted on: October 23, 2024

Job Description:

Investment Operations Senior Manager - Business Transformation (Digital Transformation Practice Lead)As a Business Solution Design Senior Manager, you will lead the Business Transformation Services (BTS) Digital Transformation (DX) practice area and contribute to the Investment Operations Long Term Strategic Plan. You and your team will have a direct impact in enabling Capital Group's ability to support new investment services, investment vehicles, asset types, and optimize current operational processes to achieve greater scale to support business growth. You will be responsible for inspiring and developing your team and working with peers to prioritize, organize, and execute work. You will leverage your teams' technical and process design expertise to partner with Investment Operations leaders to design and implement solutions which result in more simplified and scalable processes.To thrive in this role, you embrace ambiguity and lean into environments where you can step out of your comfort zone to open the door to innovation. You'll be responsible for building strong partnerships with other parts of the business including Client Groups, Technology, Enterprise Data, and Enterprise Change. You will be responsible for cultivating strong connections with the BTS senior leadership team and championing the DX practice.You will be responsible for all aspects of leading and managing a multi-disciplinary team, including business planning, prioritization and capacity management, vendor management, and informing senior leadership on progress towards objectives. You will be responsible for talent development including role definition, coaching, crafting development plans, and managing performance.There will be a continuous improvement expectation as part of your role to evolve knowledge and skillsets so that the team is consistently using best practices, tools, and methods in their work. You will foster a culture where associates feel valued, engaged, and able to connect their contributions to Capital Group's broader strategic priorities.This role is a senior leadership role over a Business Analysis function in the context of Investment Operations. The ideal candidate will have the skillset, domain knowledge, and professional skills to work in the space between business subject matter experts and the IT organization in the pursuit of identifying, developing, and implementing operational process improvements to improve the scalability of operations (considering cost, risk, and operational resilience).Functional and Technical Skills

  • Process Optimization: Proven track record in identifying inefficiencies and leading initiatives to implement process improvements. Highly proficient in guiding teams to define operational efficiency problems at the root cause and evaluating all elements of design/potential solutions (People, Process, Technology, and Data).
    • Strategic Data Analysis: ability to analyzing large datasets using tools such as Excel, SQL, and Python to gain insights on operational problems, prioritize use cases, and suggest potential solutioning plans.
      • Process Design & System Integration: experience working with business users and IT professionals to suggest the right integration patterns for solutions/use cases based on both technical and business architecture (including user experience) considerations.
        • Software/Tool Landscape: familiarity with investment management software like Bloomberg, Charles River, or Aladdin, as well as user-driven ("Citizen Development") tools - including the ability to oversee their implementation and optimization.Experience using Artificial Intelligence/Data Science to improve operational processes.
          • Executive Reporting: proficiency in creating detailed reports and dashboards using BI tools like Tableau or Power BI for senior-level stakeholders on the opportunities and progress of the Digital Transformation portfolio.
            • Project Portfolio Management: Strong skills in managing a portfolio of projects, including strategic planning, execution, and monitoring. Partnering with our internal Enterprise Change Office.Domain Knowledge
              • An understanding of Data Science / Artificial Intelligence and how it can be leveraged in the Investment Operations space to optimize processes.
                • Investment Operations Expertise: Comprehensive understanding of trade lifecycle, settlements, reconciliations, and corporate actions at a strategic level.
                  • Financial Instruments: In-depth knowledge of various financial instruments including equities, fixed income, derivatives, and alternative investments.
                    • Regulatory Compliance Leadership: Extensive familiarity with industry regulations such as SEC, FINRA, and MiFID II, and the ability to ensure organizational compliance.
                      • Risk Management Strategy: Advanced understanding of risk management principles and practices within investment operations, with the ability to develop and implement risk mitigation strategies.
                        • Market Trends Analysis: Expertise in analyzing current market trends and their impact on investment operations, and providing strategic insights.Professional and Leadership Skills
                          • Executive Communication: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly to senior-level stakeholders.
                            • Strategic Problem-Solving: Strong analytical/critical thinking and problem-solving abilities, with a focus on strategic solutions.
                              • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Proven ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams and lead collaborative initiatives.
                                • Leadership Excellence: Demonstrated leadership skills, with extensive experience in mentoring, leading teams, and driving organizational change.
                                  • Adaptability and Innovation: Flexibility to adapt to changing business needs and priorities, with a focus on innovative solutions.
                                    • Attention to Detail and Accuracy: High level of accuracy and attention to detail in all tasks, with a focus on maintaining high standards.Demonstrated experience in utilizing Data Science/Artificial Intelligence in the Investment Operations domain space is strongly preferred.Multiple years of leadership experience at the senior management level strongly preferred."I am the person Capital Group is looking for."* You are an experienced thought leader and have successfully managed complex projects in a matrixed environment, ideally in the investment management industry.* You have experience building high performing teams by leveraging staff to maximize efficiency and effectiveness of delivery.* You've built a career driving the successful execution of projects and solutions to deliver business outcomes based on key drivers of delivery (i.e. timeliness, quality, budget, resources, scope and completeness).* You have an ability to translate vision into product scope by planning, prioritizing, coordinating and overseeing cross-functional projects and initiatives.* You also have a passion for automation and "Citizen Development" with demonstrated interest in low-code and/or no-code tools (such as Alteryx, Microsoft Power Platform, Tableau, etc.)* You take the time to create and maintain meaningful relationships. You're a generous collaborator and you've fine-tuned your communication style to influence a variety of personalities.* You're well-versed in current approaches to business problem-solving methods - business analysis, process re-engineering, Agile principles, design thinking and product/project management.* You have a bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.Southern California Base Salary Range: $171,968-$292,346In addition to a highly competitive base salary, per plan guidelines, restrictions and vesting requirements, you also will be eligible for an individual annual performance bonus, plus Capital's annual profitability bonus plus a retirement plan where Capital contributes 15% of your eligible earnings.You can learn more about our compensation and benefits .* Temporary positions in Canada and the United States are excluded from the above mentioned compensation and benefit plans.We are an equal opportunity employer, which means we comply with all federal, state and local laws that prohibit discrimination when making all decisions about employment. As equal opportunity employers, our policies prohibit unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including gender and gender identity), pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, AIDS/HIV status, political activities or affiliations, military or veteran status, status as a victim of domestic violence, assault or stalking or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Keywords: Capital Group, Rancho Santa Margarita , Business Solution Design Manager Senior, Executive , Irvine, California

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