Job Purpose

Workstream leader on various key transformation workstreams with the goal to [i] implement IMRA’s future Target Operating Model (“SHIFT”) until 12/2022 as well as to [ii] develop and implement IMRA’s decarbonization strategy (“GREEN SHIFT”) from 01/2023 onwards

Environment/Business

SHIFT: Project SHIFT is implementing a new Target Operating Model for IMRA globally until 12/2022. The project is structured around three major components: Value Chain (incl. data), IT and Change Management. Each of these components consists of multiple workstreams and involves multiple internal and external stakeholders. As part of the project these three components have to come together to deliver the future platform in a sustainable way.

GREEN SHIFT: Project GREEN SHIFT is an integral part of IMRA’s decarbonization strategy. The project has recently been launched and is expected to be a multi-year initiative driven out of IMRA’s ESG Business. As of today, the project is structured around three pillars: Reducing carbon, avoiding carbon and sequestrating carbon. Each of these pillars consists of multiple workstreams and involves multiple internal and external stakeholders. The project has started by analysing a sample of IMRA’s assets with the goal of implementing a pathway to net zero for each of these assets. Once this has been achieved, the project will be rolled out to IMRA’s entire portfolio by considering the lessons learned.

Key Accountabilities 

The key accountabilities of the Business Transformation Officer are

SHIFT (Implementation of IMRA’s Target Operating Model)

• Lead various high-profile workstreams of SHIFT (amongst others, [i] IM transactions, [ii] Non-Yardi managed entities, [iii] Consolidation, [iv] implementation of Risk Guidelines in Yardi, and [v] Performance Indicators and Reporting, incl. the reporting to MSCI) until full implementation within the scope and timeframe set
• Ensure that the business requirements are fully reflected and potential dependencies on other workstreams are considered. In this context, work closely together with – amongst others – the various Businesses, Data Management, Accounting, and Risk/Compliance
• Provide information (e.g. KPIs) which show the benefits of the implementation resp. the transformation in a quantitative and qualitative way
• Report on the progress made within the various workstreams (in both written and verbally in e.g. SteerCos) and provide risk assessments for the workstreams and their impact on the overall project
• Contribute to the overall communication and change management strategy and
• Facilitate that the contributors and other stakeholders of the project embark the envisaged change and act as change agents or change ambassadors going forward.

GREEN SHIFT (Implementation of IMRA’s ESG strategy)

• Lead various high-profile workstreams of GREEN SHIFT to further accelerate on the implementation of IMRA’s ESG strategy which has been designed and adjusted over the past few years
• Work closely with the Business to define IMRA’s pathway to net zero on an Asset- and Fund-level
• Ensure a consistent roll out of the defined pathway globally (amongst others, considering country and sector specificities)
• Focus on data availability, integrity and consistency to be able to monitor and actively communicate the progress made on decarbonization. In this context, apply a rigorous approach towards data (incl. benchmarking) to drive decision making
• Review and potentially adapt the IT platform to reflect the ESG-related data (incl. KPIs).

This role is a unique opportunity to work with a wide variety of Real Assets professionals within the firm (across countries and business lines), to understand the drivers of the business and to shape the future of the firm with respect to both the Operating Model as well as ESG pathway.

Requirements 

Education/Qualifications

• University degree (e.g. in business or real estate desirable, but not a pre-requisite)
• Experience in managing projects within the Real Assets industry

Experience

• Proven interest in Real Assets and project work with respect to Operating Models and/or ESG-related topics
• Being able to
  • Think “holistically”
  • Understand the “big picture”
  • Manage large and complex projects or multiple projects at the same time
• Understanding of processes and the implications of technology, financial techniques and/or legislations related to Investment Management in general or Real Assets in particular
• Proven track record on project management and implementation of larger projects

Competencies

• Team player and able to work in a multi-cultural and highly international environment
• Well-rounded personality who can manage multiple stakeholders with different priorities
• Ability to lead, motivate and manage cross functional, multi-disciplined teams
• Flexible, open-minded and curious
• Mindset driven by initiative and “delivery”
• Ability to demonstrate strong customer focus
• Strong analytical skills
• Good verbal and written communication and presentation skills
• Creative thinking and capability to develop innovative solutions
• Fluent in English