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Purpose of the Role:Work transversally across custody functions to oversee service delivery and operational and financial risks, through close co-ordination and engagement with local, regional and global functional leads, representing the interests of clients and employees, and ensuring operations remain compliant with EMEA regulatory obligations and guidance. Operations include Payments, Settlements, Tax, Income, Corporate Actions, Transaction Services, Agent Bank Operations, Loans, Derivatives, Market claims, and Reconciliation services. The role will report dually to the global Head of Custody and EMEA Chief Operating Officer. Responsibilities: Oversee day-to-day Custody operations across all EMEA-based teamsLead the operational integration of new business contracted through the region. Monitor custody operations outside of EMEA providing services to EMEA-contracted clientsExecute Custody strategy within the region in support of global priorities including strategic integrations.Proactively identify, monitor and resolve material emerging risks in EMEA custody operationsEngage Business Risk Management within region / globally to address systemic risk themes at rootOversee Second and Third Line assessments, driving self-identification and manage on time closure of associated remediation activitiesEnsure appropriate functional ownership of risks and operational issues and that mitigation activities are formally tracked through issues management and closed out timely, with escalation up through global functional management as necessaryDrive a 'Risk Excellence' and risk ownership / accountability mindset into everyday operationsMonitor / execute strategic change activities to ensure desired outcomeManage performance against budget within region, drive ac