Company

Jefferies, the global investment banking firm, has served companies and investors for over 50 years. Headquartered in New York with its European head office in London and staff in over 30 global cities, the firm provides clients with capital markets and financial advisory services, institutional brokerage and securities research, and wealth and asset management. Jefferies provides research and execution services in equity, fixed income, foreign exchange, futures and commodities markets, and a full range of investment banking services including underwriting, merger and acquisition, restructuring and recapitalization.

Role Overview

This person will be part of a dedicated Global Bank Relations/Network Management team, responsible for managing and developing banking, clearing and Financial Market Infrastructures (FMI) relationships across global markets.  In line with the diverse markets in which Jefferies is present, external working relationships cover a broad range of banks, clearing houses, CSDs and ICSDs. 

Internally, the successful candidate will work extensively with Treasury, Operations, Legal, Audit and Compliance, as well as Front Office Business Managers.

This position will report to the Head of International Network Management, within the International Treasury group

Key responsibilities

• Manage bank, custodial and FMI relationships
• Compile MIS reports on bank/custodian fees to assess competitiveness and service metrics
• Manage Bank Account opening/closing documentation and maintenance of existing account database
• Preparation and management of request for proposal process as a result of new business initiatives or as we seek to improve our operational processes
• Monitoring Service Level Agreements (SLA) with key providers and escalating deficiencies related to SLA 
• Maintain signature lists and associated corporate documentation and resolutions
• Assist in the completion of new credit related documentation and associated follow ups 
• Projects including new business initiatives, credit marketing and analytical analysis
• Assist Global Banking teams in preparation for Bank Meetings, and follow-ups

Qualifications/Experience 

• Ideally to have 5 years+ of experience in a Network Management role at a Financial Institution
• Previous Network Management/Bank Relations experience in a similar role
• Knowledge of cash management, liquidity, and quarterly business reviews of bank partners
• Familiar with current market practices, developments and issues
• Quick learner and good listener This role requires the ability to process significant information and then be able to both understand and summarize that information quickly and effectively for further distribution internally
• Excellent interpersonal skills as the role deals with all levels of the organization 
• Perform as a team player, working collaboratively with teams across the Americas, Europe, Middle East and APAC regions
• Understands the key drivers, operational risk and efficiency expectations
• Excellent problem-solving and facilitation skills
• Be self-motivated and able to prioritize tasks and work to tight deadlines
• Enthusiastic and proactive approach with good attention to detail
• Strong Excel and Power Point skills, including creation and presentation of figures and graphs
• Experience with Banking Platforms and SWIFT
• Strong audit and control mindset

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Jefferies is a leading global, full-service investment banking and capital markets firm that provides advisory, sales and trading, research, and wealth and asset management services. With more than 40 offices around the world, we offer insights and expertise to investors, companies, and governments.

At Jefferies, we believe that diversity fosters creativity, innovation and thought leadership through the infusion of new ideas and perspectives. We have made a commitment to building a culture that provides opportunities for all employees regardless of our differences and supports a workforce that is reflective of the communities where we work and live. As a result, we are able to pool our collective insights and intelligence to provide fresh and innovative thinking for our clients.

Jefferies is an equal employment opportunity employer, and takes affirmative action to ensure that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, gender, pregnancy, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, genetic information, reproductive health decisions, or any other factor protected by applicable law. We are committed to hiring the most qualified applicants and complying with all federal, state, and local equal employment opportunity laws. As part of this commitment, Jefferies will extend reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities, as required by applicable law.