Senior Business Operations Specialist

The Senior Business Operations Specialist is an advanced subject matter expert who serves as a liaison for the Investment Teams, Finance, Sourcing and Procurement, as well as the COO functions. The Senior Business Operations Specialist assesses budgets, identifies opportunities for improvement, and supports the development of efficient and cost-effective operational solutions.

• KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Serves as the liaison between the Business and Finance to support investment management and the deployment of various investment vehicles (REIT, DEVCO, JVs at various percentage of ownership, GWT plans).
• Interprets business case scenarios and provides collected data on inputs.
• Assists with the implementation of new processes, policies and procedures within our business areas.
• Identify ways to improve stakeholder experiences.
• In collaboration with Finance, manage budget creation, monthly budget vs actuals, finance related questions.
• Tracks and reports on business operational and financial performance across business areas.
• Understands policy and procedures which drive business outcomes.
• Drives increased data quality and solve challenging business goals.
• Perform any other related task as required.
• KNOWLEDGE & ATTRIBUTES
• Advanced understanding of business and/or operational processes and budgets
• Ability to produce a high quality of work.
• Advanced communication skills, including the ability to be influential and persuasive with senior level stakeholders.
• Ability to establish and maintain good working with senior level stakeholders.
• A high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Excellent planning and organization skills.
• Advanced problem analysis and solving skills.
• Ability to multitask and work independently.
• Demonstrate high ethics and adherence to company values.
• Displays good analytical and reasoning skills.
• Excellent business acumen skills.
• Advanced presentation and facilitation skills.
• Applies advanced wide-ranging experience and in-depth professional knowledge to develop and resolve complex models and procedures in creative way.
• Directs the application of existing principles and guides development of new policies and ideas.
• Determines own methods and procedures on new assignments.
• Understands and works on complex issues where analysis of situation or data requires an in-depth evaluation of variable factors, solutions may need to be devised from limited information.
• Exercises judgment in selecting methods, evaluating, adapting complex techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results.
• Develops and manages operational initiatives to deliver tactical results and achieve medium-term goals.
• May be accountable through team for delivery of tactical business targets.
• Work is reviewed upon completion and is consistent with departmental objectives.
• Frequently advises key people outside own area of expertise on complex matters, using persuasion in delivering messages.
• ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS & CERTIFICATIONS
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Business Administration or a related field.
• REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
• Advanced professional experience in business operations management, including investment management, and a strong background across all aspects.
• 5+ years of experience managing budgets and forecasts, year-end accruals, project savings tracking, and vendor contracts.
• An understanding of Operations 3 rd party contracts, staffing models, and their respective costs.
• Professional experience dealing with internal and external stakeholders.