Executive Director, Business Management -Corporate & Investment Banking Finance

Executive Director, Business Management -Corporate & Investment Banking Finance

Country: United States of America

The Director, Business Management, collaborates with senior leaders throughout the organization to reach consensus on the viability of new services and initiatives and the assumptions and projections contained in a business plan. The incumbent presents to Senior leaders’ key business performance metrics and develops financial forecasts to support development of plans and strategies.

USA Job Family Description:

• Develops, analyzes, implements, and oversees short-term and long-term strategic business processes and plans to increase operational efficiency, meet strategic vision and achieve financial goals.
• Develops, presents, and implements business case recommendations and tactical/operational strategies based on analysis of global and industry trends, company objectives and key stakeholders.
• Manages, identifies, and develops strategic partnerships with business functions, management, and other internal/external stakeholders.
• Identifies and analyzes the company's strengths, weaknesses and business opportunities to advise management and optimize business strategies.
• Monitors industry trends, competitor actions, economic developments and regulatory environment to identify and plan for expected impact on business operations.
• Ensures the correct functioning of facilities, office and business support services.
• Compiles, documents, communicates and verifies information according to established procedures.
• Conducts business continuity planning in order to assure that essential company functions can operate during and following major disruptive events.

USA Job Function Description:

• Develops the company's long range strategic plans and identifies organization strengths, weaknesses and business opportunities.
• Plans, develops, administers and reviews the company or division strategy.
• Oversees the implementation of organization directives and policies and analyzes the company's economic, regulatory, market and competitive environment by conducting internal technical and financial analyses.
• Supports the executive leadership team on any strategic matters and interacts with other lines of business and corporate divisions to develop a deep understanding of critical issues and manage high priority strategic initiatives.

Essential Functions/Responsibility Statements:

• Identifies opportunities for increased operational efficiency and effectiveness by assembling teams to generate ideas and analyze opportunities arising thereof through to implementation.
• Works closely with all lines of business in the development, design and implementation of management matrix for the organization.
• Monitors, analyses and identifies opportunities that may significantly impact the Company and its business.
• Drives teamwork and partnership with various lines of business throughout the organization to ensure a smooth implementation of organizational changes.
• Conducts and supports appropriate data collection, market intelligence, and business analysis, and accesses internal and external subject matter expertise to drive business plan development.
• Aligns business planning, analysis, and forecasting with capital and operating budgets, plans, and processes.
• Ensures compliance with laws and regulations, safeguarding of assets, compliance with Company policies and procedures, reliability of internal and external reporting, and efficiency and effectiveness of operations.
• Develops professional and succinct financial projections.
• Advances business plans and makes recommendations to senior management.

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education:
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience: Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or equivalent field. Req
Master’s degree Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or equivalent field. Pref

Work Experience:
12+ Years relevant experience in finance, business planning dept. and/or project management.  Req

Skills and Abilities:

• Strong overall business acumen; industry knowledge, and knowledge of broader Santander Organization
• Critical thinker with ability to apply business expertise and logic to multiple situations
• Excellent problem solver and decision maker. Able to provide creative solutions to solve complex problems. Applies independent judgment to resolve