Business Manager

A temp to perm opportunity for Business Manager to join a Bank in the City of London.

Client Details

A Bank.

Description

Primary Responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary point of contact for the Executive Director (ED), handling complex issues and leading meetings when appropriate.
• Provide briefings for the ED, take notes and actions as required, and prepare written and verbal reports to ensure the ED is well-informed.
• Drive and implement processes aligned with Bank-wide policies and business frameworks.
• Ensure that performance and business management activities align with the broader strategic agenda of the Bank.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across the Bank in the planning and management of business support activities, projects, and processes.
• Oversee people planning, including capability, engagement, and communication strategies.
• Prepare and review relevant management information (MI) and conduct data analysis.
• Support the ED by preparing materials and presentations for Board/Executive Management Committee and other governance committees.
• Manage day-to-day relationships and appointments for the ED with internal and external stakeholders.
• Lead multiple projects related to business origination, client coverage, or strategic initiatives for the ED.
• Create, automate, and update reports and analyses, ensuring consistency and accuracy in visual and written content.
• Process data to provide insights and detailed analyses.
• Handle business planning tasks, including meeting preparation, agenda articulation, and message development.
• Manage ad hoc projects as needed.

Profile

The successful Candidate:

• In-depth analytical skills to enable delivery of complex information
• Excellent verbal and written business and report writing skills
• Ability to work across levels of stakeholders and build relationships
• Strong initiative and judgement skill with an outcomes-based capability of identifying problems and driving solutions
• Strong influencing and negotiating skills
• To have the ability to process data to provide insight and indept analyses
• Able to work with limited supervision and under pressure
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a fast-pacing and demanding environment
• Experience managing multiple business initiatives.
• Background in the financial sector within the UK and emerging markets.
• Proven experience working with C-Suite Executives.
• Track record of identifying and implementing process improvements.
• Strong networking and stakeholder relationship-building capabilities.
• Knowledge of financial products and commercial transactional experience.

Job Offer

A fantastic role, with progression opportunities, flexibility on hybrid working, and an exciting work flow.