Head of Australia, Gids

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**Job Description**:
The Head of Australia, GIDS will lead and drive the strategic direction and vision of SS&C GIDS. This role is responsible for leading the local Executive Leadership Team in ensuring high quality and innovative product/service delivery that meets all quality, operational and financial targets. The Head of Australia, GIDS will also lead and direct business development, community engagement and manage the day-to-day operations of the organisation to achieve optimum outcomes as well as effective use of human resources and business assets.

Direct reports:
Approx. 6 executive leaders

Role Responsibilities:
Strategy & Governance:

- Oversee and develop the financial and operational success of SS&C GIDS in Australia by creating an environment and culture that focuses on fulfilling the organisation’s mission, vision, and values.
- Partner with the executive leadership team to provide guidance on operational and strategic issues as they arise; including provision of strategic recommendations to direct reports based on financial analysis and projections, cost identification and allocation, and revenue/expense analysis.
- Develop business prospects by studying economic trends and revenue opportunities; project acquisition and expansion prospects; analyse organisational operations; identify opportunities for improvement, cost reduction, and systems enhancement; and accumulate capital to fund expansion.
- Oversee financial performance and risk profile while ensuring that all compliance and regulatory obligations are met; manage the design and implementation of new products/services; guide brand development and the implementation of effective marketing strategies.
- Engage SS&C leaders around issues, trends, and changes in the operating model and operational delivery.
- Ensure governance structures and processes are in place to meet corporate and regulatory compliance requirements.
- Act as a Company and Group Board Director.
- Establish and maintain effective relationships with all key stakeholders, to ensure communication and collaboration to enhance business growth.
- Foster a customer-focused environment, drive the organisation to anticipate market needs and deliver products and services that exceed and shape customers’ expectations with a focus on profitable growth.
- Represent SS&C GIDS Australia at business functions, community events, industry training and events, and networking opportunities.
- Cultivate relationships and maintain open communication channels with government entities, stakeholders, the public and the media.

Financial and Operational Management:

- Monitor company performance by measuring and analysing results, initiating corrective actions, and minimising the impact of variances.
- Oversee the budgeting process, and the implementation of budgets, to monitor progress and present operational metrics both internally and externally.
- Ensure timely and accurate reporting of key events regarding operations to officers, managers, and other appropriate stakeholders to keep all relevant parties informed.
- Oversee the preparation and approval of all operational and financial reporting materials and metrics for Group Management including monthly and annual financial statements.
- Report to the Group Management with accurate and timely information regarding SS&C GIDS overall performance, including financials, risk ratings, compliance, and growth prospects.
- Increase revenues and income; implement operating cost controls in the areas of staffing, supplies, purchased services where needed.
- Seek and execute strategic acquisition and lift out opportunities.

Team Leadership and Culture:

- Develop and manage direct reports; guide larger multidisciplinary teams outside of direct reporting lines.
- Engage other members of the executive leadership team to facilitate cross-department collaboration to ensure that all departments and leaders support SS&C GIDS strategy, operational delivery, and data collection needs.
- Work closely with the executive leadership team to develop effective hiring, training, and compensation plans to attract and retain quality talent.
- Facilitate the leadership team to work towards a common direction; build high performance teams and manage performance of the management team effectively.
- Build and install an environment, which exemplifies the SS&C and GIDS, vision, purpose and values that guide behaviours and decision-making.
- Ensure SS&C GIDS Australia is staffed with well-trained, high-quality, values-aligned