Global Head of Funds Transfer & Payments Operations

Brown Brothers Harriman & Co.; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 160,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown Brothers Harriman & Co. in New Jersey seeks a Head of Funds Transfer to lead end-to-end money movement, settlement accuracy, and 24/7 global operations across markets.

You will set priorities, drive strategy, and manage risk while partnering with Treasury, Compliance, Systems, and Clients. The role requires strong leadership, people management, and the ability to deliver process improvements in a matrix, multi-location environment.

Qualifications

• Able to make complex decisions.
• Can get work done through others.
• Has managed staff with duties that include hiring and evaluating potential.
• Orientation to bottom line produces results in line with established business goals and budget requirements.
• Can deal with ambiguity and creatively solve problems.
• Demonstrated experience managing conflict and confronting barriers to success.
• Has operated in a matrix environment and is comfortable interacting with peers, subordinates and senior leaders.
• Can motivate others to achieve organizational vision and purpose.
• Can build effective teams, leveraging shared strengths.

Responsibilities

• Oversees cross-functional reconciliation products with internal and external counterparts; manage risk and ensure client service standards.
• Develops and maintains an integrated Business Plan for the department; aligns structure, systems, and budget with goals.
• Develops staff through recruiting, training, performance management and succession planning.
• Drives continuous process improvement and implements new technologies and applications.
• Fosters strong partner relations across divisions; conducts client visits and retention activities.
• Identifies market trends and ensures products are competitive and aligned with client needs.

Skills

People Management

Strategic Leadership

Cross-functional Collaboration

Financial Services Knowledge

Risk Management

Job description

Brown Brothers Harriman & Co. in New Jersey seeks a Head of Funds Transfer to lead end-to-end money movement, settlement accuracy, and 24/7 global operations across markets.

You will set priorities, drive strategy, and manage risk while partnering with Treasury, Compliance, Systems, and Clients. The role requires strong leadership, people management, and the ability to deliver process improvements in a matrix, multi-location environment.