Vice President Operations

JR United Kingdom; Slough; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Numisma Bank is seeking a Vice President with extensive experience in international logistics. This pivotal role involves managing the global shipping of banknotes, working collaboratively with vendors, and ensuring compliance with international regulations. The successful candidate will play a strategic role in aligning operations and expanding the bank's global footprint.

Benefits

Health benefits

Dental and vision insurance

Performance-based incentives

Equity participation program

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8+ years of experience in international logistics.
• Strong functional skills in banking or similar industries.
• Dynamic and strategic with problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage shipping of banknotes globally, ensuring compliance with regulations.
• Coordinate with Cash-In-Transit vendors and report shipment status.
• Establish operational strategies in line with bank objectives.

Skills

Problem Solving

Planning

Organizational Skills

Attention to Detail

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Job description

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Numisma Bank is a new U.S.-based technology-forward bank focused on global currency trading with physical deliveries. As an internationally focused organization, Numisma Bank’s customers include foreign and global banks, central banks and a select group of non-bank financial institutions. Numisma Bank’s leadership team is comprised of former senior executives with Goldman Sachs, White & Case, Morgan Stanley, and Dimensional Fund Advisors.

This newly formed, fully funded bank offers an extremely attractive opportunity to be engaged in the early stages of a bank that is backed and led by preeminent industry leaders.

POSITION OVERVIEW

Numisma Bank is seeking a highly motivated, financially oriented professional to serve as an Vice President in a dynamic role across the bank’s operations activities. This London-based position will involve working with the bank’s global sales team and will provide exposure to and understanding of the bank’s unique business model. You will develop strong functional skills in the major areas of a dynamic, fast growing financial services company and the exciting world of international currency trading. You will have the chance to become a key player in executing our business strategy.

Position summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced international logistics coordinator to manage and optimize the shipping of banknotes globally. The candidate will work closely with Cash-In-Transit (CIT) vendors to ensure timely and accurate delivery of the banknotes to the destination, maintain compliance with international shipping regulations and work with stakeholders in developing a global network of carriers and locations.

Key responsibilities

• Plan, control and manage all aspects of banknote shipments globally.
• Resolve issues that may arise during the shipping process.
• Maintain accurate records of shipments and related documents.
• Generate reports and offer routine updates to management in shipment status, performance metrics, and any issues or delays encountered.
• Ensure compliance with international shipping regulations and company policies.
• Daily communication with external parties (vendors, customs brokers etc.) and within the bank with sales, risk etc.
• Own and deliver a country operations strategy to align with the bank's objectives and strategy.
• Establish new operations centers globally, ensuring the fulfillment of customer requests and expanding our global footprint.
• Work with global CIT vendors to optimize shipping routes and reduce costs.
• Flexibility to work other shifts/schedules when required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8+ years of experience in international logistics.
• Knowledge of cross-border transactions and related documentation.
• Demonstrated planning and organizational skills.
• Attention to details and problem- solving skills.
• A proactive, can-do attitude with a focus on finding solutions.

EXPERIENCE

• Strong functional skills in the major areas of banking or other financial related industries.
• 8+ years of work experience in a logistics related role with global experience.
• Banknotes experience is preferred.

PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

• Dynamic and strategic; a problem solver who possesses excellent critical thinking, planning, and organizational skills.
• 'Do-er’; prioritizes execution and getting things done.
• Strong analytical and critical reasoning skills; has the ability to research and analyze data to support business decisions.
• Superior verbal and written communication skills: an active listener with the ability to communicate complex information in simple terms to senior professionals, clients, and key stakeholders.
• Strong business acumen: one who is naturally curious and engaged about the entire operations of the bank.
• Attention to detail and ability to handle multiple tasks within a deadline-oriented and fast paced environment.
• Sensible and reliable with a demeanor that embraces collaboration; one who is willing to state opinions in a transparent, non-confrontational, but respectful manner, combined with the courage of their own convictions.
• Embrace a culture of continuous growth and development.
• Genuine in character along with solid interpersonal skills combined with passion, commitment, creativity, intellectual honesty, and humility (i.e., doesn’t purport to possess all the answers, but competent and willing to find the answers).
• Long-term relationship builder (“good EQ”) along with the personality and approachability to develop and maintain rapport with internal team and external parties.

COMPENSATION

Competitive base salary, performance-based incentive compensation and an equity participation program. In addition to compensation, Numisma Bank also offers health, dental, and vision benefits to its employees.

NON-DISCRIMINATION

Numisma Bank firmly supports the principle and philosophy of equal opportunity for all individuals, regardless of age, race, gender, creed, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected category pursuant to applicable federal, state or local law.