Global Head of Operations (SMF18) and CASS responsibilities (CF10a) with a proven track record in cost management, regulatory control, change management and thought leadership and a diverse background managing teams across international markets, including the US, Europe, Asia and South Africa. A dynamic, innovative and results driven leader who believes that effective relationships with staff, clients and stakeholders are the key to success.Enjoys the challenge of complex projects and is experienced in delivering effective and innovative solutions whilst developing and managing high performance and motivated teams to implement strategies and achieve goals. Acknowledged as a leader who consistently deliver results; having significantly overhauled the Operations technology stack, formed an integrated Operations Control function, cut direct operating costs from USD28m to USD18m over a 5 year period through effective process improvements, technology solutions, removing cost wastage and an outsourced service strategy.• Experience dealing with Regulators: UK (PRA & FCA), US (CFTC, SEC, FED), Asia (MAS, HKMA, CBRC).• Held Regulatory roles for Operations (PRA) and Client Assets (FCA) (SMF 18/CF10a).• Member of The Governance Board for ICBC Standard Bank, appointed by the Board to run all aspects relating to the bank (chaired by CEO).• Successfully held Operations leadership positions in Asia, US and London Providing experience of cultural challenges and remote management.• Extensive experience in partnering the business in the management of new products and business initiatives.• Strategic planning and implementation for Operations with considerable experience in Operational Risk management, regulatory compliance, ops technology solutions, people strategy, budgetary management, sourcing, and process automation.