Bill Gourlay

Main Day 2 | 22nd May

What strategies can be employed to effectively manage post-trade complexity, ensuring operational efficiency while meeting the evolving demands of clients in a rapidly changing financial landscape?
How can communication channels be optimized between front, middle, and back-office teams to address challenges and opportunities holistically throughout the entire product lifecycle?
What role does technology play in fostering collaboration and managing post-trade complexities whilst facilitating the trading of ever more complex asset classes?
To what extent does the front office dictate new product strategy or can operational teams influence the strategic direction that firms take?

Which initiatives have proven effective in attracting and nurturing talent within the investment operations field, and how do these strategies align with broader organisational goals?
What are the recent industry trends and emerging roles within investment operations that demand specific skill sets, and how can organisations proactively address these talent requirements?
How can you facilitate reskilling and upskilling programs to help your teams adapt to changing job and technology requirements?