A leading investment bank focused on mid-cap and growth companies that puts long-term success above short-term gain, helping good companies succeed and delivering outstanding results. Our integrated approach combines expert research and distribution, a range of investment banking services, and an execution services hub that provides liquidity to the European capital markets.
The Finance and Operations Principal reports directly to the Europe CEO and acts as the deputy of the CEO.
Responsibilities:
The Role covers all aspects of the companies European business:
- Comprehend the Danish regulatory landscape, ensuring alignment with the Danish FSA and European regulations.
- Manage daily client interactions and transactions.
- Oversee facility management, systems, and controls.
- Approve new clients and drive continuous improvement in systems and processes.
- Direct project management efforts.
- Supervise outsourced IT, finance, and operations functions.
- Maintain robust controls over outsourced activities and approve significant changes to key processes, products, or business lines.
- Handle banking and custodian relationships.
- Ensure efficient cash and FX management.
- Prepare budgets and forecasts for PH Europe.
- Continuously evaluate business health, report performance metrics, and implement changes for improvement.
- Conduct financial analysis and reporting.
- Update policies and procedures as needed.
- Collaborate effectively with the internal audit function.
Requirements:
- Possess a strong analytical approach, with the ability to quickly grasp and flexibly address complex problem-solving.
- A self-starter, comfortable coordinating ad-hoc tasks and navigating competing deadlines.
- Adept at thriving in a multi-disciplinary, dynamic environment.
- Consistently deliver high-quality outputs, including presentations, written reports, and financial analysis.
- Capable of thinking both at an operational and strategic level.
- Skilled in communication across all levels within the Group.
- Experienced in financial services, either in-house or in an advisory role.
- Qualified accountant with around 5 years post-qualification experience (preferable).
