Asst Dept Head I Fund Acctg

At BBH we value diverse backgrounds, so if your experience looks a little different from what we've outlined and you think you can bring value to the role, we will still welcome your application!

What You Can Expect At BBH:

If you join BBH you will find a collaborative environment that enables you to step outside your role to add value wherever you can. You will have direct access to clients, information and experts across all business areas around the world. BBH will provide you with opportunities to grow your expertise, take on new challenges, and reinvent yourself-without leaving the firm. We encourage a culture of inclusion that values each employee's unique perspective. We provide a high-quality benefits program emphasizing good health, financial security, and peace of mind. Ultimately we want you to have rewarding work with the flexibility to enjoy personal and family experiences at every career stage. Our BBH Cares program offers volunteer opportunities to give back to your community and help transform the lives of others.

Title Assistant Department Head I

Reports to (Title) Department Head I, SVP

POSITION SUMMARY

The Assistant Department Head I participates as part of the senior management team overseeing operations of the Global Custody or Fund Accounting or Real Estate business line to ensure that high quality service standards are met and maintained. The position applies functional expertise, leadership, initiative, creativity, and management skills including delegation and the ability to instill enthusiasm and commitment among team members. The position's emphasis is on tactical execution of department strategy, policies and procedures.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES

List and describe this position's key responsibilities in concise, comprehensive statements. Address what the position holder does to achieve the position's main purpose. Also check the approximate amount of time spent on each Area of Responsibility.

Area of Responsibility Key Activities/Elements

1. Client Service and Relationship

Management * Leads by example in establishing a culture of providing superior service to BBH's clients * Builds and maintains strong internal and external business relationships * Forms Strategic Partnerships - Cultivates strategic internal and external partnerships providing resources and expertise to maximize business success. * Defends and protects core revenue streams through the oversight of exceptional service delivery * Collaborate effectively with internal client groups to execute department strategy. * Participate in and/or lead client visits, presentations, walk through and other sales & client retention activities.

Area of Responsibility Key Activities/Elements

2. Risk Management

and Control * Ensure compliance to all accounting, custody and operational procedures * Monitor operational issues and follow through on effective problem resolution with management of supporting departments * Ensure the smooth, effective operation of the department including: compliance to all accounting, custody and operational procedures, proper product and service delivery, proper escalation and resolution of high exposure items, and maintaining proper standards and controls.

3. Technology and Innovation

Seeks to add increased efficiency within the operation through the use of technology while maintaining a high degree of client satisfaction * Develop and maintain a culture of results oriented, continuous process improvement.

4. People Management

Leadership * Assist Department Head with ongoing project management and act as a professional voice for the department and firm as a whole * Oversee the supervision of staff members through appropriate recruiting, training, performance management, and succession planning. * Ensures selective selection, development, and retention of highly qualified, strong performing team members Participate in the interview and selection process to attract highly qualified, high potential candidates to the Firm. * Establish challenging performance standards * Participate in salary and bonus planning for department * Actively manage staff performance and progressive discipline process for employees who fail to meet expectations. * Delegate effectively by clearly communicating objectives, standards, responsibilities, and milestones while holding individuals and teams accountable for achieving results. * Implement strategy by communicating powerful, coherent messages about how to leverage strategic vision to deliver a competitive advantage.

5. Resource Management

Ensures the most effective use of the firm's resources (financial; people; technical) through careful planning, analysis, and control.

POSITION SCOPE

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Primary internal and external contacts with whom position interacts, and purpose/nature of contact:

* Collaborates effectively with internal client groups to execute department strategy.

* Forms Strategic partnerships with current and prospective external clients; Serves as an escalation point for

senior contacts at client organizations.

* Nature of communications involves consensus building; advising, interpreting and addressing relevant issues.

Communications are often global in their application.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Education level and/or relevant experience(s) * BS in a business degree program, and/or equivalent work experience * MBA preferred * At least 8 years of combined Global Fund Accounting and Custody Experience * At least 5 years of progressive supervisory experience * Experience with managing multiple client relationships * Experience working on system implementation projects

Knowledge and skills (general and technical)

Ability to motivates Team to perform and deliver high level of Client Service * Communicate openly and sincerely and conduct oneself with the highest respect for the client and all BBH support areas * Strong client communication skills and effective presentation skills * Ability to manage and implement change * Ability to manage multiple priorities * Ability to think and work independently * Effective written and oral communication skills, particularly the ability to handle presentations of project plans, business cases, and solutions. * Desire to improve operational procedures * Ability to coordinate cross office initiative * Ability to anticipate potential problems and respond effectively

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, creed, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other protected status under federal, state or local law.