C.7 McLagan Job Catalogue Proprietary and Confidential
Dimension Expert [Level 08] Advanced [Level 07]
Core Dimensions
Strategic / Tactical /
Transactional
• Strategic (30%) – “big picture” perspective,
more time spent on the “what” vs. the “how”
• Tactical (40%) – focused on the plans to
achieve goals and objectives – the “how”,
• Transactional (30%) – carries out dened
steps or processes.
• Strategic (0%)
• Tactical (40%) – focused on the plans to
achieve goals and objectives – the “how”
• Transactional (60%) – carries out dened
steps or processes.
Firm / Division /
Department /
Individual
• Firm (0%)
• Division (0% to 25%)
• Department (25% to 50%)
• Individual (25% to 50%)
• Firm (0%)
• Division (0%)
• Department (25% to 50%)
• Individual (50% to 75%)
Client Coverage
(External or Internal)
Generally covers mid- to large-sized or
moderately complex clients, prospects,
territories, accounts, or internal relationships
Generally assigned small- to mid-sized,
less-complex clients, prospects, territories,
accounts, projects, or internal relationships
Typical Experience
Often has a minimum of 8 to 12 years
of relevant experience with requisite
competencies
Often has a minimum of 6 to 8 years
of relevant experience with requisite
competencies
Title Guidelines /
Sample Positions
Director, Senior Portfolio Manager, Senior
Private Banker
Vice President, Portfolio Manager, Private
Banker
Accountability &
Judgement
Accountability
Accountable for multiple processes or
programs and may have input on the
department's budget
Accountable for the completion of assigned
processes or programs
Judgement
Routinely uses signicant judgement on
moderate to complex business problems
Acts autonomously on most decisions.
Requires guidance on more complex
judgements
Knowledge
Business Knowledge
Advanced understanding of functional area
and a competent understanding of the overall
rm and competitive environment
Advanced understanding of business line and
a growing understanding of the overall rm
and the competitive environment
Breadth of Expertise
Broad knowledge of more than one discipline Advanced understanding of specialized
discipline and gaining understanding of other
disciplines
Impact
Inuence & Impact
Inuences timelines, expectations, and
proactively negotiates across departments
and sometimes functional management
Inuences timelines, expectations, and
proactively negotiates within department
People
Leading & Managing
Small department or large team manager. May
also be a senior individual contributor
Team manager. May also be an individual
contributor
People Development
Develops staff for current and long-term
department needs and opportunities
Develops staff on specic projects and control
deployment of resources
Level of Interaction
Mostly tactical with some strategic
relationships with peers in department and
functional management
Tactical relationships with peers in department
and immediate supervisor, with some
exposure to senior staff
Level Denitions - Professionals