Chief Financial Officer Transaction Lead - Transaction Advisory, Transactions Policy and Advisory Group

Details of the Division and Team:    

You will operate in the Transaction Advisory function (a part of Transactions Policy and Advisory Group -TPAG) which is ultimately responsible for the due diligence that is undertaken on large or complex new transaction approvals (NTA and Non NTA), relevant new product approvals (NPA) and strategic acquisitions/ disposals, in a consistent manner across the Bank. These are some of the most interesting and high profile transactions that the Bank executes. Transaction Advisory is responsible for the approval/documentation of the above transactions on behalf of Finance.

Transaction Advisory expertise is often sought from various Deal Teams early in the R&D phase to ensure all relevant angles are considered and key issues are intercepted and remedied early on in the process.

The group also acts as a face-off to Structuring, and liaises with all relevant specialist Finance functions, providing an element of challenge where applicable.

In your day to day role supporting the Transaction Manager’s approval, you will closely liaise with Accounting Policy, Regulatory Policy, Business Finance, CRDU, MVRM, and other departments as appropriate.

What we will offer you:         

A healthy, engaged and well-supported workforce is better equipped to do their best work and, more importantly, enjoy their lives inside and outside the workplace. That’s why we are committed to providing an environment with your development and wellbeing at its center.

You can expect:

• Flexible benefits plan including virtual doctor consultation services
• Comprehensive leave benefits
• Gender Neutral Parental Leave
• Hybrid working arrangement
• 25 days of annual paid leave, plus public holiday
• A culture of continuous learning to aid progression

Your key responsibilities:

• Work within a team reviewing complex structured transactions and other new business. In most instances this would mean performing most of the technical Accounting and Regulatory analysis and seeking support from subject matter experts where required.
• Support the Transaction Manager in their sign-off of new transaction approvals, legal entity approvals and other structured transactions.
• Coordinate all aspects related to Finance’s approval of the transactions under review including valuation, accounting and regulatory treatment, booking/control, business case challenge (ensuring we optimise our scarce resources), Risk Weighted Assets (RWA), regulatory leverage, liquidity, understanding cost income ratio etc).
• Play a key role to ensure that all aspects of our governance framework are adhered to and appropriately monitored/reported.
• Support initiatives, and take on responsibilities across the wider TPAG team, particularly in Accounting Policy or Regulatory Policy.
• Contribute to aspects of our continuous improvement programme and process-driven change.

Your skills and experience:

• A recognised professional accountancy qualification or equivalent.
• At least 10 years of relevant experience in investment banking, with experience in accounting or regulatory accounting.
• Sound knowledge of investment banking products relevant to the review of complex structured transactions.
• Relevant exposure to financial resource management.
• Demonstrated ability to present complex information clearly and effectively to senior stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint, with experience preparing high-quality management presentations and clear, structured reports and written materials for senior management.
• A university degree or equivalent qualification.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a structured, process-focused approach to work.

What we expect from you:

• Able to work under pressure, understand complex business transactions as well as requirements and work to tight deadlines with demanding clients
• A self-starter and able to communicate well across different groups at all levels.
• Able to understand technical concepts and apply them to practical situations.
• Able to read and understand accounting and regulatory guidance .
• Able to effectively manage stakeholders.
• Commercially (business) minded and sound understanding of risks
• Ability to make/propose well-reasoned financial judgements.
• Flexibility to work across different product classes / disciplines.
• Keen to learn and highly motivated.
• Proven ability to leverage AI tools to enhance productivity, optimise workflows to solve business problems, while applying critical judgment to ensure responsible and ethical use of data and AI outputs.

About us and our teams:

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