Emea Market Network Manager

EMEA Market Network Manager

London or Manchester

6 months contract

£350 per day via Umbrella Company

My client is one of the world's largest custodian bank and securities services company. Businesses, communities and global economies rely on them because they prioritize client experience, collaboration, innovation and resilience. As the "bank of banks," their unique perspective, informed by one of the largest datasets in the world, powers the financial industry. They understand the best way to succeed at anything is to Consider Everything. Guided by values and behaviours focused on excellence, integrity, diversity and leadership, their global team brings unique perspectives, experiences and skills to pioneer a new generation of financial services.

The role is based at either their offices in London or Manchester, being office based 3 days a week with the remainder of time working from home. This is a full time role working Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm, however there maybe occasional out of hours work required.

The Global Network Management team manages the organisations network of Direct Custody & Sub-Custodian relationships across more than 100 markets. In this role you will be:

• delivering market insights to clients
• selecting, and appointing new relationships
• monitoring regulatory compliance of the existing network
• advocating with market players for international best practices and market changes.

Amongst its major duties, you will be accountable for:

• Sub-custodian due-diligence & oversight - Manage and execute the annual due diligence and oversight of our custody, DR and cash correspondent networks.
• Contract negotiation & ongoing oversight: Accountable for Appointments, Terminations and fee negotiations with Sub-Custodians and market infrastructures. Accountable for supporting / executing ongoing assessments, due diligence & day-to-day engagement.
• Market ownership and development: End to end ownership of individual markets to include:
  • understanding of market nuances for securities and cash,
  • assessment of gaps and opportunities in the businesses ability to service clients,
  • accountable for ensuring that all changes to local market providers are implemented in accordance with appropriate risk and governance requirements.
• Market Advocacy: identify opportunities to contribute to market advocacy to ensure the voice of the international investor community are heard and represented through local market partners, Sub-custodians / local market infrastructure.
• Crisis management: Accountable for management of local market crisis events, from identification through to resolution. Accountable for communicating and coordinating activities across internal stakeholders and partners & issuing external notifications as needed.
• Change management: Accountable for supporting strategic projects including digitisation initiatives through to implementation.

To be successful in this role, we're seeking the following:

• A background of working within the banking industry with experience in European network management or oversight regulatory focus is essential.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Team player with a flexible attitude and ability to make extensive contributions to the overall success of the team.
• Ability to foster new relationships and work collaboratively with others.
• Proficient use of Microsoft Office software.
• Bachelor's Degree, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Candidates will ideally show evidence of the above in their CV to be considered. Please be advised if you haven't heard from us within 48 hours then unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion, we may however keep your details on file for any suitable future vacancies and contact you.

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