Operational Strategy & Business Execution Manager

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One of the largest institutional bank is seeking an experienced and highly strategic Business Execution Manager to serve as a trusted advisor and operational partner to senior leadership within a fast-paced financial services environment. This role will play a critical part in driving business execution, operational oversight, strategic planning, financial management, and executive-level coordination across a complex organization.

The ideal candidate will bring strong business management experience within banking or financial services, exceptional stakeholder management capabilities, and the ability to operate effectively in highly regulated, enterprise-scale environments

Job Title: Operational Strategy & Business Execution Manager

Location: Tampa, FL (Hybrid)

Duration: 06 Months (Possible Extension/Conversion)

Key Responsibilities

Strategic & Executive Leadership:

• Act as a strategic partner to the Head of Department, supporting long-range planning, business priorities, and organizational objectives.
• Lead and coordinate executive-level initiatives, special projects, and cross-functional strategic programs.
• Prepare leadership materials, presentations, governance updates, and executive communications for senior management meetings.
• Facilitate leadership meetings, track action items, and drive accountability across stakeholders.
• Serve as a key liaison between leadership, business units, technology, operations, finance, compliance, and external partners.

Business Operations & Execution:

• Oversee day-to-day operational management and execution activities for the department.
• Establish and maintain governance routines, reporting frameworks, and operational controls.
• Drive process optimization, operational efficiency improvements, and quality enhancement initiatives.
• Develop and monitor KPIs, dashboards, and business performance metrics to support executive decision-making.
• Coordinate departmental deliverables, milestone tracking, and strategic reporting activities.

Financial & Resource Management:

• Support annual budget planning, forecasting, and financial oversight activities.
• Manage departmental headcount reporting, onboarding/offboarding coordination, and workforce planning.
• Oversee vendor management processes, contract coordination, and external partner engagement.
• Monitor resource allocation and operational spend against business objectives.

Risk, Governance & Compliance:

• Ensure adherence to regulatory requirements, internal policies, governance standards, and operational controls.
• Identify and escalate risks, issues, and control gaps with transparency and sound judgment.
• Support regulatory, administrative, and cross-functional governance activities within the organization.
• Partner with risk, audit, compliance, and technology teams to maintain strong operational controls.

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience within financial services, banking operations, business management, or strategic execution roles.
• Strong experience supporting senior leadership within large, complex enterprise environments.
• Proven ability to manage executive-level initiatives and drive strategic programs to completion.
• Exceptional stakeholder management, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Strong operational management, governance, and reporting experience.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize effectively, and operate with a high degree of autonomy.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience working within regulated financial services environments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience within large banking institutions or global financial organizations.
• Exposure to regulatory, operational risk, or governance functions.
• Experience managing budgets, headcount planning, and vendor relationships.
• Master’s degree or MBA preferred.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Master’s degree preferred