Location

Brookfield Place New York - 250 Vesey Street, 15th Floor

Brookfield Culture

Brookfield has a unique and dynamic culture.  We seek team members who have a long-term focus and whose values align with our Attributes of a Brookfield Leader:  Entrepreneurial, Collaborative and Disciplined.  Brookfield is committed to the development of our people through challenging work assignments and exposure to diverse businesses.

Job Description

Technology Services (TS) is responsible for delivering all enterprise infrastructure, applications and related end user technology services across all Brookfield business groups, comprised of approximately 5,000 users.

The Technology Group and Human Resources Services are internal functions providing global operations and business support across Brookfield Asset Management business segments.The Vice President, Business Applications will be responsible for leading a team of diverse and talented analysts in identifying, planning, coordinating, and supervising of all activities related to the development, implementation, and governance of Business Applications, focused on Investor and Investment systems. The candidate will also be responsible for maintaining, supporting, and upgrading existing systems and applications. A successful candidate will complement his/her business skills and experience with an IT (Information Technology) skillset in the asset management or private equity sectors.This role will be reporting directly into the Senior Vice President, Technology Services.Accountabilities:Participate and collaborate in the strategic development of the Asset Management Application roadmap for BAM, with a particular focus on private funds capabilities and offerings in the marketplaceIdentify and articulate opportunities to create a competitive advantage for BAM’s Asset Management business via technology enabled solutionsBuild and maintain relationships with stakeholders to define and document key business problems and objectives, and identify potential solutionsLead the development and implementation of technology enabled solutionsProvide guidance and input for private Asset Management technology projects, strategies and roadmapsEnsure the effective vendor governance of organizations providing operational IT services to the groupProvide assistance in 3rd-party service provider selection and contract renewalRecognizes and identifies potential areas where existing policies and procedures require change, or where new ones need to be developed, especially regarding future business expansionEncourage an entrepreneurial mindset, constructively driving continuous improvement within your team and across teamsDetermining how mainstream and emerging technologies can be used to advance business strategy and optimize business operations.Improving and/or digitalizing the investor and internal client experienceWorking with business functions to understand customer and market requirements in order to create strategies to translate them into digital products and services that enable new business models and drive strategic business outcomesSkills & Qualifications:Ability to build strong relationships, influence and communicate effectively with a diverse set of stakeholders, including business leaders, operational staff, and technical engineersMinimum 10 years management or leadership experience working with investment and related technology solutions“Hands-on” professional, with ability to see the big picture People leadership experience and strong knowledge of application management best practicesDemonstrated leadership ability and initiative; self-motivated and proactivePossess good judgment, a collaborative spirit, curiosity, and strong communication skillsExperience with Salesforce, FIS DX, Intralinks, iLevelAbility to work in a dynamic, complex, fast-paced environment, and balance multiple prioritiesStrong business and consultative skills, that bridge the dialogue between business and technology teamsStrong skills in organizational change management, demonstrated via large transformational initiatives or where the operating dynamic changes significantlyDeep understanding of industry leading Asset Management systems with a proven track record at an asset management organization where technology was leveraged as a key business enablerExperience in managing and overseeing third-party service provider service delivery execution and business & commercial governanceHelp facilitate change through understanding requirements and building consensusAbility to manage cross functional teams driving projects from ideation to launchBachelor’s Degree in Information Systems or equivalentSalary Range: $225k - $235KOur compensation structure is comprised of a base salary and a short-term incentive program (cash bonus). Cash compensation tends to vary based on geography to account for local market conditions and is set to be market competitive. Compensation decisions are based on a number of factors including relative experience, overall years of experience, industry experience, education and designations

Brookfield is committed to maintaining a Positive Work Environment that is safe and respectful; our shared success depends on it.  Accordingly, we do not tolerate workplace discrimination, violence or harassment.

We are proud to create a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are grateful for your interest in this position, however, only candidates selected for pre-screening will be contacted.