Trade and Working Capital Solutions Business Execution Lead (Director)

For additional information, please review . Strategic Project Leadership: Lead and manage the execution of key strategic initiatives and projects from inception to completion, ensuring alignment with the overall business strategy for Trade and Working Capital Solutions. Projects are end to end across the Business and selected on the basis of maximizing the impact for clients, the Business and the Trade team. Target Operating Model Implementation: Drive the design, development, and implementation of the Target Operating Model, optimizing end to end processes, systems, and organizational structures to enhance efficiency, control, and client experience. Identify opportunities for process improvements, automation, and standardization within Trade and Working Capital front office, operations and technology, driving initiatives to enhance the client experience, productivity and efficiency. Commercialization and Client Strategy Execution: Spearhead the full commercialization lifecycle for new products, capabilities, and solutions. This includes implementing new design frameworks, driving market readiness, developing comprehensive go-to-market strategies, and ensuring effective adoption that directly supports the execution of client strategies and business growth objectives. This role requires a keen understanding of client needs, market dynamics and internal governance requirements to ensure successful product launches and sustained value creation. Executive and Stakeholder Partnership: Foster strong relationships with TWCS Executive Committee (ExCo) members, Services senior leadership, and key stakeholders across Product, Sales, Operations, and Technology functions to secure buy-in, manage expectations, and ensure collaborative project and commercialization delivery. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner effectively with diverse teams across geographies and functional areas to integrate strategic initiatives and new offerings seamlessly into existing business operations and technology platforms. End-to-End Project Management: Oversee all aspects of project lifecycle for strategic projects, including scope definition, resource allocation, budget management, risk mitigation, and reporting, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget. Performance Monitoring & Reporting: Establish clear metrics for project success, operating model effectiveness, and commercialization impact, regularly reporting progress and outcomes to senior management and stakeholders. Operation Independently: Demonstrate leadership and the ability to operate independently, making informed decisions and driving initiatives forward with minimal supervision within a global, highly complex organizational environment.- Experience: Minimum of 15+ years of experience in financial services, with significant experience in business transformation, strategic execution, project management and/or product commercialization roles. Demonstrated experience in managing high-impact, end-to-end projects and bringing new products/capabilities to market, including the implementation of new design frameworks, within a global context. Experience in Trade Finance and/or Transactional Banking is a significant plus.- Skills: Strategic Thinking: Proven ability to develop and articulate clear strategic visions and translate them into actionable plans, including comprehensive commercialization strategies and the integration of new design frameworks. Execution Excellence: Strong track record of successfully delivering complex projects and achieving strategic objectives, including effective product and solution launches, and the successful implementation of new operational and design frameworks. Stakeholder Management: Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence and partner effectively with senior executives and diverse stakeholder groups as well as senior stakeholders. Collaboration: A highly collaborative approach, with the ability to work seamlessly across various functions and geographies. Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to navigate ambiguous situations and develop effective solutions. Leadership: Demonstrated leadership capabilities, including team motivation, conflict resolution, and talent development. Adaptability: Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic, and constantly evolving global environment.- Education: Bachelor's degree required. Master's degree in Business Administration, Finance, or a related field is preferred. Relevant professional certifications (e.g., PMP, Lean Six Sigma) are a plus. A challenging and rewarding role at the forefront of strategic transformation and innovation within a leading global financial institution. Opportunity to significantly impact the future direction, efficiency, and client offerings of Trade and Working Capital Solutions. Exposure to a wide range of senior leaders and complex global initiatives. A dynamic and inclusive work environment that fosters growth and development.