Data Analytics & Process Transformation Lead (Derivative Settlements Operations)

Overview

In this Senior Product Development-led role, you will steer the end-to-end transformation of OTC Settlements and Payments, aligning data-driven initiatives with Markets Operations objectives. You will partner with Operations, Technology and Product leadership to shape strategy, portfolio, and governance, while building a high-performing team. The role emphasizes analytics, KPI visualization, and responsible use of AI and automation to deliver enterprise-grade solutions. This is a chance to influence large-scale change in a global bank and drive measurable outcomes.

Pay / Benefits

• Generous holiday allowance starting at 27 days plus bank holidays
• Discretional annual performance-related bonus
• Private medical insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pension Plan
• Paid Parental Leave

Responsibilities

• Define and evolve the multi-year target operating model for OTC Settlements and Payments
• Provide governance for forensic process reviews and implement sustainable solutions
• Lead cross-product analyses of settlement and payment data and set analytical standards
• Own business case lifecycles for major investments, including sizing and prioritization
• Ensure business requirements align with enterprise architecture and platform strategy
• Shape KPI dashboards and BI capabilities with Technology and Process Engineering
• Promote adoption of AI, low-code automation, and generative AI with governance
• Build and mentor a team of Product Development VPs and Analysts
• Manage senior stakeholder relationships across Operations, Technology, Product, Audit, Risk, and Regulatory
• Maintain delivery standards and manage risk, issues, and governance at executive levels
• Uphold risk culture and compliance across decisions and actions

Key requirements

• Extensive leadership experience applying data analytics and process re-engineering to large-scale transformation
• Deep Operations and/or Technology experience in Global Markets (Derivatives, Payments, or Settlements)
• Proven track record delivering multi-year strategic initiatives with business case ownership
• Experience building and leading high-performing teams
• Senior relationships with Technology leadership and external vendors influencing platform strategy
• Hands-on experience with AI tools and driving adoption at scale (examples listed)
• Knowledge of low-code automation and governance for enterprise deployment
• Exceptional stakeholder management and executive communication skills
• Bachelor’s degree; Master’s degree preferred

• Strategic thinking
• Stakeholder management
• Executive communication
• AI tools usage (CoPilot, Devin, Claude)
• Low-code automation governance
• Data analytics and business intelligence

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