Director – Risk Management Controls – Top Tier IB recruitment

My client, a top tier investment bank, is looking to hire a Director to join their Risk Management Controls Group. This is a strategic role with a global remit and whilst the role is based in London, you may have to occasionally travel to the US Asia.

The overall aim of the team is to develop/maintain the control framework across Market and Credit Risk and where applicable Product Control. Additionally, the team is responsible for Audit Liaison across the Bank’s Risk functions. The purpose of the role is to help drive forward the key objectives of the team, with an emphasis on Credit Risk Management:
- Challenge the governance structure, documentation standards and control environment currently employed in MR and CR and where applicable PC.
- Confirm/re-define the governance model and standards (i.e. people, risk control awareness/culture, approach, empowerment, escalation).
- Confirm/re-define the policy and procedures to ensure the governance model is robust and adaptive to the increased demands for control and documentation required for regulators/audits.
- Implement revised documentation standards to ensure proper evidence exists so that both internal and external stakeholders understand the control environment and can demonstrate the operation of a robust control environment.
- Develop and implement a monitoring process to ensure ongoing compliance with the revised standards.
- Challenge, co-ordinate facilitate reviews by Internal External Auditors on Risk and engage with regulators when required.

Candidate Requirements:
- Qualified Accountant
- Strong understanding of key risks controls associated with Risk Management and specifically within CR Management in an investment bank.
- Solid knowledge of front to back investment banking processes
- Internal Audit/External Audit/Operational Risk/CR Management experience.

My client offers exceptional benefits and a highly competitive compensation package. If you are interested in this role then please reply to this advert with an up to date copy of your CV or contact me on 0207 469 8955.