Manager Central Data Group

Position Description:

1.Overall purpose of job:

• Co-ordinate the activities of the CDG area to ensure that work performed ultimately meets KRAs and customer requirements. 
• Manage administrative tasks as and when required.
• Run with ad hoc strategic projects as allocated by the Head Global Data Services
• Deliver against business strategy and address areas of strategic importance in the pursuit of continuous improvement, in terms of people and processes

2.Position in department:

• Directly responsible to: Head - Global Data Services
• Subordinates directly supervised: 5
• Subordinates indirectly supervised: 26

3.Regular liaison with:

Internal 

• Other departments within CIB Operations. 
• Human Resources. 
• Corporate and Investment Banking IT 
• Financial Control. 

External

• Retail Banking 
• SIH Entities 

Required Skills:

• Previous Experience

The incumbent is expected to have:

1. At least 5 years previous related industry or wholesale banking experience, with a proven track record of management at a senior level.
2. A track record of delivery of strategic projects. The ideal candidate will have filled senior roles on various project boards with accountability towards the end product.
3. Suitable knowledge/understanding of reference data systems and best practises
4. Direct experience of outsourced operational arrangements, either buy or sell side.
5. High computer literacy especially with regards to the MS Office suite of applications.
6. Excellent communication skills at all levels both verbal and written.

• Minimum level of education and /or knowledge

1. A bachelors degree at honours level is preferred
2. Fundamentals of Financial Markets

• Additional preferred education/ knowledge

1. Workings of a quality management system based on ISO 9001.
2. Basic understanding of compliance KYC, FICA and AML

Required Competencies:

• Personal Characteristics

The following characteristics are necessary to maintain a high standard of performance:

1. Motivation Display initiative. Readily assume greater responsibility. Proactively identify and deliver work without the need for constant direction. Have the ability to drive and implement on (own/company) strategies. Inspire and lead others to follow from own example.
2. Social Adaptability Have the ability to establish and maintain relationships within the work environment. Earn respect at all levels in business dealings.
3. Flexibility Have the ability to adjust thoughts and behaviour to rapidly changing situations and conditions, cope with the unexpected. Have the ability to withstand adverse advents and stressful situations without falling apart.
4. Dependability Have the ability to be logical, rational and objective when making decisions. Follow personal assignments to a conclusion. Meet schedules and deadlines, no loose ends, all details covered. Adhere to instruction and policy where required.
5. Decisive Have the ability to identify and define problems as well as generate and implement effective solutions.

• Management skills

1. Analysis and Judgement Rational, logical and objective observer, breaks problems into components, weighs and relates. Sound judgement.
2. Administration Organizing own work and that of others (where required), delegation, follow-up, control and monitoring of plans and activities.
3. Creativeness Original ideas, lateral and inquiring mind, fresh approaches to problems.
4. Planning Looking ahead, developing programs and work schedules. Anticipate problem areas.
5. Communication Clear, concise and effective transmission of ideas, information and instructions to groups and individuals both verbally and in writing.
6. Leadership Recognize and develop aptitudes, capabilities and capacity of others. Receive loyalty and co-operation, manage and motivate others to full effectiveness. 6Disabilities The Manager must not have any physical disabilities that may affect carrying out his/her duties.