Head of CFT - M&G | Scrabble

Posted on June 29, 2023

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Knowledge & Skills (Must Have) :     <ul> <li>In depth understanding of IT solutions, technology and architecture (essential)</li> <li>Comprehensive understanding of the IT environment. (essential)</li> <li>Familiarity with Agile delivery methodologies, (SAFe is preferred) and a demonstrable familiarity with emergent technologies and trends. (essential)</li> <li>Excellent command of the English language, both written and spoken. (essential)</li> <li>In depth understanding of business processes and how business processes work (essential)</li> <li>open and co-operative interactions with regulators and auditors</li> <li>Solid technical and analytical skills, with ability to interpret & present data clearly</li> <li>Practical knowledge of IT service management e.g. ITIL3/4 and related toolsets (essential)</li> <li>Understanding of financial reporting methodologies, including Solvency II and IFRS4/17 (desirable) </li> <li>Solid and relevant experience, in a senior technology and change role within financial services, ideally with previous onshore experience.</li> <li>Experience of working in regulatory environments – especially life and pensions (desirable)</li> <li>Experience of implementing Finance systems (desirable)</li> <li>Prior experience of driving organisational strategy for technology, specifically relating to design and operating models to ensure suitable business alignment, as well as efficient and effective technology service delivery</li> <li>Strong people management and communication skills and a mindset focused on ensuing our stakeholders get the best levels of service.</li> <li>Ability to prioritise competing demands across the CFT landscape.</li> </ul>       Knowledge & Skills (Additional) :   <ul> <li>Strong leader, able to achieve through influence and experience</li> <li>A self-confident, optimistic self-starter with a positive attitude and a “can-do” approach.</li> <li>Must have the ability to operate in a coaching manner. Friendly, approachable and collaborative team player who enjoys working with people from across the firm.</li> <li>Must be responsive, approachable, down-to-earth, candid and straightforward.</li> <li>Must have the stature, maturity, intellect and commercial acumen to work effectively and inspire confidence with the team, as well as externally with advisors and business partners.</li> <li>Unquestioned ethics and integrity with the ability to act as a culture carrier and change agent</li> <li>Effective communicator to senior levels in matrix organisation setup</li> <li>Strong analytical, numeric and critical reasoning skills capable of delivering practical solutions to complex problems</li> <li>Able to develop and motivate junior team member/s through a process of continual training.</li> <li>Influence – able to influence the solution, business users and sponsors</li> <li>Provides an ‘internal consultancy’ service, applying market knowledge to supplement internal processes</li> <li>Challenges, drives change and proactively realises opportunities for improvement in Finance Systems</li> <li>Builds and maintains a network of contacts within and external to the business, developing relationships and utilising them to produce positive delivery.</li> </ul>       Experience:   <ul> <li>Solid and relevant experience, in a senior technology and change role within financial services or insurance industry.</li> <li>Strong people management and communication skills and a mindset focused on ensuring our stakeholders get the best levels of service.</li> <li>Ability to prioritise competing demands across the CFT</li> </ul>       Educational Qualification: <ul> <li>ITIL3/4 Certification and related toolsets (desirable)</li> <li>CIMA or ACCA qualified or QBE (desirable)</li> </ul>

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