Graduate Analyst - Middle Office

OPERATIONS ANALYST - BANKING

EMEA Operations Analyst/MI Analyst supporting the Global Event Marketing and Dining Conferencing and Fitness Centres groups of a leading Investment Bank. Reports to the Global Head of Operations based in New York.

Ideal for a graduate with strong excel and reporting skills interested in a Middle Office role.

This is a 3 month contract initially but has a very good chance of being made permanent for a strong performer.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

- Primary point of contact and support for Global Event Marketing EMEA Operations Team supporting the Global Event Marketing and Dining Conferencing and Fitness Centres Departments.
- Focus on Excel based MI reporting.
- Provide cover and operational support to Regional Head of Events Marketing and Global Head of conferencing.
- Oversees Audit and Compliance requirements in region.
- Coordination of various marketing and support functions across the bank.
- Expense Line Administrator for Meeting and Event spend in EMEA.
- Creates regular reports and metrics for management.
- Project management of technology and process improvements in region.
- Partner with global operations on implementation of P-Card in the region.
- Responsible for planning and execution of global and regional department programmes and projects.
- Oversees EMEA's Purchase Card program including its implementation and communication to vendors and internal partners.
- Assures compliance with Audit requirements and document management.
- Ensures transparency of Meeting and Event spend within region
- Helps draft department and systems procedures and dissemination to the team
- Handling escalated customer queries
- Reporting - Uses the event management system to generate a wide range of reports including event attendee reports, vendor spend reports, event budget reports, invoice summary reports, etc.
- Oversees the reconciliation of Managed and Non-Managed events
- Partners with event management team to reconcile business expenses as part of their event budget reconciliation process
- Ensures data integrity of the event management database
- Provide support on EMEA-based conferences and seminars for internal and external clients including CEATS (Client Entertainment and Ticket Services) and Roadshows as required.

SKILLS:

- Experienced in a similar sales/marketing MI support role in a bank.
- Strong Excel skills are essential.
- Proficient in using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
- Strong organisation skills, able to manage time effectively, working to deadlines within a pressurized environment.
- Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).
- Team player, willing to work with colleagues towards a common goal
- Exceptional administration skills.
- Self-motivation, enthusiasm, commitment and positive attitude.
- Shows initiative and proactive approach and able to make decisions.
- Strong interpersonal skills and diplomacy.
- Multi-tasking essential. Able to prioritise and work on several projects simultaneously.
- Attention to detail is critical whilst working under pressure.
- Flexibility in variety of projects undertaken.
- Shows willingness to undertake extra responsibilities