Principal Responsibilities & Duties

• To provide a key lead role in the operational readiness stream for the Investran Programme.
• Analyse Private Capital operations procedures, processes, and issues to identify areas for automation, to reduce risk and improve efficiency.
• Carry out activities that are both large and small in scope, cross-functional that can be technically difficult.
• Review workflow to evaluate effectiveness and propose changes to improve productivity.
• Can operate independently and develop in-depth knowledge of business unit, specific area of expertise and strong knowledge in related functions.
• Provide support for new business initiatives.
• Document business requirements for approval using defined project management methodologies and guidelines.
• Interact with system development teams to formulate and implement solutions.
• Lead a project from design, through UAT and implementation.
• Ensure support and training structure is in place post implementation.
• Provide cover and support for the functional support helpdesk where necessary.
• Investigate and identify gaps that have resulted in errors and make recommendations. 
• Manage time effectively to deal with changing business priorities.
• Build strong working relationships with other departments throughout the organisation.
• Interact and build relationships with external vendors.

Competencies/ Skills / Experience

• Strong knowledge of the Private Capital business.
• Good understanding of the Private Capital platform - Investran.
• Proficient in data migrations by mapping data between Investran and source system and using DIU files for uploads.
• Self-starter and highly motivated.

·      Proven knowledge of project management concepts, methodologies, tools and techniques.

·      Management and leadership skills.

• Advanced analytical skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent written, oral communication and presentation skills.
• Think ‘outside of the box’ when designing or proposing solutions, to help arrive at the most transferrable, simplistic and flexible solution.
• Can engage on cross-function process or project deliverables.
• Strong interpersonal, influencing and negotiation skills.
• Contributes, promotes, and adopts new ideas and approaches.
• Enthusiastic, good communicator, coach & mentor for others.
• Confident, well-balanced and resilient, displays drive and energy directed to the achievement of well-defined goals.
• Manages project teams and ensures tasks are completed in a timely and efficient manner. Ensure best use of resources and systems.
• Effectively identify and delegate assignments and project tasks to individuals and peers. Provide feedback and recognition to the individuals and the project team as to how they are progressing.
• Undergraduate degree or equivalent experience.
• Professional Qualifications in Change Management or Business Analysis is preferable, but not essential. An interest in obtaining project qualifications is an advantage.