The Strategy and Execution team is responsible for defining and articulating the CDO vision and strategy, and executing on strategic initiatives to deliver on the CDO roadmap. The team leads strategic projects that enable Lines of Businesses and Corporate Functions with the tools and solutions to achieve AI-ready data, and effectively and efficiently manage data risk.
As a Senior Associate- Strategic Execution team within the Firmwide CDO, you will be responsible for working with Product, Technology, Lines of Businesses and Corporate Functions to deliver new and enhanced products, solutions, operating models and processes aligned to data across the Firm. You will co-ordinate strategic initiatives throughout the lifecycle from initiation through to completion, including program planning, requirements analysis, co-ordination with Product and Technology teams for design, development and testing, execution and transition / go-live phases. This position will play a critical role in the modernization of the Firm’s data management and governance practices.
Job Responsibilities
Drive strategic change initiatives in partnership with Product, Technology, Lines of Businesses and Corporate Functions
Gather, synthesise and prioritise requirements from Lines of Businesses, Corporate Functions and firmwide stakeholders
Input into solution design and roadmap development
Support the development of business cases for strategic programs to acquire the necessary funding to deliver the roadmap
Communicate the strategic roadmap and priorities to key stakeholders and senior management
Drive governance and oversight of the strategic roadmap, ensuring stakeholder engagement and alignment, and deliver status updates
Identify potential roadblocks/emerging risks and escalate issues as needed
Develop and maintain comprehensive program reporting and metrics, and communicate progress and performance to senior executives
Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills
Commercial experience in strategic or transformational change, or product development
Strong program / project management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple deliverables and work under pressure
Strong analytical, problem solving and decision making skills
Pro-active self-starter with ability to solve diverse problems
Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams
Proficiency in MS Excel and PowerPoint
BS/BA degree or equivalent experience/ Bachelor’s degree in business, Finance, Economics, or other related area
Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills
A strong data, analytics or product background is important
Experience and technical knowledge of data management and governance, big data platforms, or data architecture is a plus
MBA and/or advanced degree from a top-tier program
