Head of Business Management

Permanent contract | Frankfurt am Main | Corporate & Investment banking Head of Business Management / COO Global Markets Germany & Austria (m/f/d)

• Frankfurt am Main, Germany
• Permanent contract
• Corporate & Investment banking

Ihre aufgaben

1) Lead business development, optimization and protection initiatives for MARK Germany and DLP Europe

· Support the development of MARK Germany and DLP Europe activities allowing to trade new products, to enter new markets or to deal with new clients

· Continuously improve the efficiency on such perimeters (simplification, automation, revamping…) that lead to reducing costs

· Coordinate all stakeholders (MARK, GBSU, DFIN, RISQ, CPLE…) around the MARK Germany chains (Client-to-FO-to-BO-to-accounting)

· Contribute to the prevention, control and monitoring of operational risks on MARK Germany and DLP Europe perimeters

2) Facilitation – Act as a key Business Partner in the day-to-day life of the activity

· Represent MARK on initiatives driven by our LoD partners impacting MARK Germany or DLP perimeter; they can be regular (RCSA, BIA, COMPASS, WpHg
Prüfung…) or punctual (incident post-mortem, audit, inspection, regulatory change programs…)

· Assist Germany management and EQD DLP in Europe in running the business on non-transactional topics (representing MARK in front of external and internal
parties, taking decision as per management delegation, ensuring proper governance and providing support on atypical events)

· Represent MARK Germany or EQD DLP management and establish a constructive (two-ways) partnership with support functions to ensure a good alignment of objectives and resources (lead budget allocation with GBSU)

· Understand, explain and challenge cost items under Front Office control (direct costs, dedicated allocated costs and negative NBI) in order to respect budget set
by management

· Manage a team of Business Managers and Operational Risk Managers (ORM) in Germany and in Paris and potentially coordinate worldwide topics in collaboration
with Asia Business Management teams

· Sign binding agreements necessary to conduct MARK Germany or EQD DLP activities

· Prepare communication material to MARK Germany or local DLP staff (instructions, announcements, townhalls, etc.)

· Supervise the implementation of corrective actions identified by internal or external control/auditing bodies. Identify with BTO/ORM the main areas of non-financial
risks (operational, legal, compliance…) to address

· Follow-up of specific local structures (SG Effekten, Lübeck scheme, Namenspapiere…)

3) Assist on Strategic / business matters on behalf of MARK management in Germany

• Efficiently support the Head of Global Markets Germany and Austria on diverse projects, monitoring, regulatory requirements and cost control
• Prepare any strategic paper for review by the Head of Global Markets Germany & Austria in coordination with the Team Heads and business partners

Ihr profil

Experience & technical skills:

• University Degree in Business Administration or similar
• At least 5 years’ experience in the financial industry, preferably within a Global Markets division
• Good knowledge of Global Markets products and topics
• Good understanding of the regulatory framework and rules of market exchange
• Fluent in German and English - both verbal and in writing
• Excellent knowledge of usual IT tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Proven track record in relationship building
• Preferably knowledge of SG information system, SG organization, SG policies, procedures and guidelines

Personal abilities & competencies:

• High level of presentation and moderation skills, both verbal and written
• Good analytical skills
• High interest in new trends and technologies and thrive on innovation
• Proactive
• Open to learn and being able to work on a variety of topics
• Strong team player
• Flexibility in approach and thinking with a high level of adaptability
• Self-assured and assertive when required
• Ability to cope in a fast paced environment, flexibility to adapt to constantly changing priorities
• Ability to work accurately and independently, also when under stress and pressure, and to manage projects independently
• Integrity, discretion, and accountability
• Managerial aptitudes

Was wir bieten

If you thrive on a challenge and want to become a part of a dedicated and driven team that strives for success, then please apply with a CV, a cover letter and all your educational and professional certificates

Ihr umfeld

MARK/BTO teams aim at supporting MARK's development and at the same time preventing operational and conduct risks. The person will report to the Head of MARK Germany & Austria locally and to the Head of EQD Business Management team globally

Major accountabilities:

· Lead business development, optimization and protection initiatives for MARK Germany and DLP Europe

· Facilitation – Act as a key Business Partner in the day-to-day life of the activity

· Assist on Strategic / business matters on behalf of MARK management in Germany

We are an equal opportunities employer and we are proud to make diversity a strength for our company. Societe Generale is committed to recognizing and promoting all talents , regardless of their beliefs, age, disability, parental status, ethnic origin, nationality, gender identity, sexual orientation, membership of a political, religious, trade union or minority organisation, or any other characteristic that could be subject to discrimination

Reference: 24000AFM Entity: SG CIB Starting date: 2024/06/01 Publication date: 2024/04/09

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