Group vice president job description

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The Vice President of Finance is responsible for budget management, financial planning, and financial reporting, overseeing the finance team in adhering to best practice and abiding by GAAP.


Job Responsibilities

• Directs preparation of Agency financial reports, tax returns and regulatory reports for all revenue streams and ensures timely submissions.
• Manages the day-to-day activities of the finance department, budget preparation and audit functions.
• Responsible for auditing and analysis of financials and recommending improvements to processes internal to Finance and in collaboration with other departments.
• Defining, building and leading customer service culture in all department activities, interviewing and hiring of new finance team members and ensuring new members integrate into the culture of the team.
• Advising program leadership on financial goals, growth and limitations, defining best practices around use of revenue streams and helping Agency leadership streamline financial strategy.
• Interpret financial performance and create a reporting system to ensure the consistent delivery of data.
• Organizing the finance department's resources to meet company objectives and defining department objectives.

Core Competencies (Knowledge, Skills & Abilities)

• Demonstrated ability to oversee financial functions of a non-profit.
• Ability to communicate in clear manner including verbal and written communication skills. Ability to actively listen.
• Ability to handle crisis situations effectively and in a solution focused manner. Ability to assess situations and make good decisions in real time; problem solving skills and ability to resolve multiple conflicts simultaneously.
• Must have knowledge of GAAP accounting principles.
• Demonstrated ability to handle confidential information with extreme discretion.
• Computer literacy skills including but not limited to MS Office suite.
• Must possess a valid driver's license. Limited travel is required.

As a Berkshire employee, you may be required to support other staffing needs in other locations and/or programs as directed.


Job Requirements

• Minimum of Bachelor's degree required. Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of financial leadership required.
• Experience in non-profit finance preferred.

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• In partnership with senior leadership, develop long-term business unit strategy and execution plans to grow the business.
• Function as a subject matter expert on all MDG products and data assets.
• Guide India-based Research team for efficient and effective data operations aligned with market needs.
• Oversee US and India-based Client Services team for responsive account service, user support, and activity coordination.
• Build cross-functional relationships with business stakeholders and clients to successfully understand and deliver on data and service needs; Evolve MDG business unit structure as required.
• Partner with product development to create and execute on product roadmap.
• Proactively advise and lead continuous improvements that facilitate standards, repeatable processes, and best practices across MDG.
• Create and execute on MDG sales strategy; Partner with Marketing team for ongoing business development to meet annual goals.
• Building on existing data subscription and custom research programs, explore opportunities to further monetize MDG's data sets.
• Facilitate the scoping and delivery of custom client projects.
• Develop and implement/enhance client onboarding and retention programs.
• Responsible for business unit P&L with focus on revenue growth in focus areas and cost optimization.
• Develop and maintain business continuity plan for the MDG business unit.
• Uphold a commitment to promoting and building a diverse, cohesive team.
• Special projects and duties as assigned.

The Person:

MDG is seeking a results-oriented and culturally fluent leader to join our high-performing team. Given the sophistication of our customers, exceptional focus on detail and diligence coupled with a high-level of responsiveness, collaboration, and innovation is a must! Successful candidate will be initiative-taking, flexible, and a strong communicator with top notch interpersonal skills.

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business, Information Systems, or related field.
• 10+ years of team management experience
• Experience in or managing SaaS/DaaS operations preferred.
• P&L management experience.
• Proficiency with executive compensation concepts, terminology, and practices.
• Experience with data/analytical platforms.
• Ability to work under the pressure of milestone schedules in a fast-paced business environment.
• Excellent business acumen and ability to effectively collaborate across functional teams.
• Superb communication and presentation communication skills.
• Excellent judgement and ability to safeguard confidential and privileged data.
• Availability for early morning calls to align with late-day India business hours.
• Ability for occasional travel including internationally.

Responsibilities:

• Credit risk management of the Global Families portfolio
  • Manage end-to-end credit relationship for diverse portfolio of clients across new and existing transactions, including securities-based lending, structured/specialty lending, mortgages and derivatives.
  • Assess and provide approval or decline for all clients and products in the portfolio.
  • Ensure credit exposure is structured, documented and approved in accordance with credit risk policy, procedures and risk appetite.
  • Responsible for the accurate, timely and consistent assignment of risk ratings for all clients and collateral.
  • Provide effective oversight for portfolio management metrics; Monitor credit risk metrics, limits and indicators, as well as all client exception reports. Approve resolution plans and escalate potential problems.
• Provide leadership and credit risk oversight for select clients/markets including representation of the risk function to internal and external stakeholders
• Work closely with and provide credible challenge to Lending Solutions, and partner with Credit Underwriting to execute on lending strategy for the line of business.
• Contribute to, and own for areas of subject matter expertise, discussions surrounding risk policy, procedures and risk appetite.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to streamline, standardize and automate key processes to drive efficient process execution and convergence to strategic state solution.
• Proactively assess market and industry trends that currently, or could potentially, impact the portfolio. Clearly articulate key risks and suggested outcomes or solutions.

Desired skillsets:

• Subject matter expertise in credit risk with tenured experience
• Analytical with knowledge of accounting and corporate finance
• Capable of understanding, describing, and debating complex concepts
• Active listening
• Organized
• Time management
• Inquisitive
• Perform under pressure
• Verbal and non-verbal communication
• Decision-making
• Senior leadership presentation

Management of people including delegation, empathy, planning and leadership

JPMorgan Chase & Co., one of the oldest financial institutions, offers innovative financial solutions to millions of consumers, small businesses and many of the world's most prominent corporate, institutional and government clients under the J.P. Morgan and Chase brands. Our history spans over 200 years and today we are a leader in investment banking, consumer and small business banking, commercial banking, financial transaction processing and asset management.

We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. In accordance with applicable law, we make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs.

The health and safety of our colleagues, candidates, clients and communities has been a top priority in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. JPMorgan Chase was awarded the "WELL Health-Safety Rating" for all of our 6,200 locations globally based on our operational policies, maintenance protocols, stakeholder engagement and emergency plans to address a post-COVID-19 environment.

As a part of our commitment to health and safety, we have implemented various COVID-related health and safety requirements for our workforce. Employees are expected to follow the Firm's current COVID-19 or other infectious disease health and safety requirements, including local requirements. Requirements include sharing information including your vaccine card in the firm's vaccine record tool, and may include mask wearing. Requirements may change in the future with the evolving public health landscape. JPMorgan Chase will consider accommodation requests as required by applicable law.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veterans