Investment Operations Director

<p><span><span><span><b><span><span><span>Our opportunity</span></span></span></b></span></span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span><span><span><b><span><span>Join Our Global Capability Team: Drive Excellence in Operations!</span></span></b></span></span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span><span><span><span><span>Are you ready to make a significant impact in a dynamic, global environment? At Zurich, our Capability Team is at the forefront of managing complex operational processes that set the standard across the Investment Operations area in IAA. We are not just implementing procedures; we are driving continuous improvement and fostering a community of over 50 dedicated professionals who are passionate about excellence.</span></span></span></span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span><span><span><span><span>In this role, you’ll engage with diverse topics that challenge the status quo and influence key capabilities like Data Management, Investment Accounting and Reporting. You will play a critical role in guiding global projects, ensuring our CORE operations are not just effective but exemplary. Your insights will safeguard the quality of our services and drive standardization, enhancing financial performance.</span></span></span></span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span><span><span><span><span>We prioritize collaboration and innovation, providing or creating tools to monitor KPIs, manage custodian relationships, and deliver valuable insights to various stakeholders. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, are driven by results, and seek to elevate industry standards, we want to hear from you! Join us and be part of a team that is shaping the future of operational excellence at Zurich.</span></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span> </span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><b><span><span><span>Your role</span></span></span></b></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span> </span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><b><span><span>As an Investment Operations Director, Capabilities your main responsibilities will involve</span></span></b></span></span></span></p> <p> </p> <ul> <li><span><span><span><span><b><span><span>Providing subject matter expertise:</span></span></b><span><span> Sharing their knowledge and experience of the capability with the team to inform the development of strategies and plans.</span></span></span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span><span><b><span><span>Collaborating with other team members: </span></span></b><span><span>Working with other team members inside and outside of the Operations community to identify gaps, opportunities, and challenges related to the capability and develop solutions.</span></span></span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span><span><b><span><span>Contributing to the development of capability vision:</span></span></b><span><span> Participating in the development of plans and strategies to improve or expand the capability within the organization.</span></span></span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span><span><b><span><span>Implementing capability development initiatives:</span></span></b><span><span> Participating in the implementation of initiatives to enhance the capability, such as training programs, process improvements, or technology adoption.</span></span></span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span><span><b><span><span>Striving for best practices,</span></span></b><span><span> high standards, adherence to internal/external guidance compliance rules, excellence and supporting the organization in adapting to changes resulting from capability development initiatives and ensuring smooth transitions.</span></span></span></span></span></span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span><span><span><span><span> <b><span>Your Skills and Experience </span></b></span></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span> </span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><b><span><span>As an Investment Operations Director, Capabilities your skills and qualifications will ideally include:</span></span></b></span></span></span></p> <p> </p> <ul> <li><span><span><span><span><span>Knowledge of and ability to implement the practices, processes, technologies, and applications associated with banking transaction processing and records management.<br/> Ability to learn quickly in an ever changing environment is critical. The focus with this competency is on learning of emerging technologies concepts.</span></span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span><span><span>Knowledge of the investments business and capital markets along with the ability to analyze and evaluate asset types, market and industry trends, major issues, and regulatory considerations.</span></span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span><span><span>Demonstrated experience in driving operational excellence by continually optimizing processes, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, and aligning strategies to deliver customer value and achieve organizat