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6 month contract - Investment Banking The following information aims to provide potential candidates with a better understanding of the requirements for this role.Our industry leading investment banking client is looking for a trade validation transformation SVP to join our FICC Derivatives desk.Purpose, scope and responsibilities:The role is part of the Trade Validation department, reporting directly to the Global Head of FICC Derivatives Trade Validation. The candidate will be responsible for the supporting the strategy and objectives of the Value Chains; ensuring strong governance and management of Production, improvement initiatives and key projects globally.Implementation of Weekly Governance review of Global KPI/KRI across all FICC Products (Rates, Credit, FX, Commodities) with Managers/SMEs. Analysis and Preparation of materials for review, summarising key risk and performance with Global HeadEnsure that data in reports/presented in dashboards is accurate and review quality issues with Technology or BAU MO teams where relevant.Contribute to the development of Automated KPI/KRI in PowerBIImplement global governance for Power across all operations users and wider FICC Derivatives topics on other systems.Implement global governance for Technology BOW items across all operations users and wider FICC Derivatives topics on other systems. Prepare information for review, summarising key JIRA or arbitrations with Global HeadReview and record all operational incidents on FICC Derivatives Scope; ensuring write ups and action plans are consistent and accurate. Own governance to ensure incidents are reviewed with global teams; so actions and risks are consistently implementedCo-Ordination of Global SMEs to ensure project updates, individual BOW items are tracked and shared with wider communityPromote the team work ethic, dynamic and attitude through effective collaborationKnowledge, Skill and Experience:Typically requires a university degree as an indicator of an ability to understand and apply complex theoretical concepts, although may have progressed into the role via equivalent business experience in a top tier investment bank or similar. Relevant Masters degree desirable.Experts in one or more FICC products and trade support processes, systems and trade processing workflow on all levels of trade complexity with a working knowledge of other asset classes.Demonstrable experience in implementing Production and Change governance framework and reporting to Senior Management Stakeholders.Experience in operational rolesKnowledge and understanding of operational risk and permanent control framework.Effective time management and ability to prioritise workload and escalate issues to management.Knowledge of company-wide policies, procedures, regulations and legislation and understanding of operational risk and permanent control framework.Excellent analytical skills with the ability to translate technical concepts and provide specialist guidance and advice to others.Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and prioritise independentlyStrong focus on accuracy and attention to detail and able to review and improve work of more junior colleagues.Excellent written and oral English skills to articulate technical issues; to be able to take the complex and make simple; to enable effective communication with the businessGood Stakeholders management skills and ability to collaborate across teamsComputer literacy and a good knowledge of standard computer software and able to learn and utilise specialist applications appropriately