Risk and Control Manager – Global Risk
Sitting within the Global Risk Function of a Tier 1 banking institution you will help to ensure the consistent and effective implementation and performance of operational risk and control assurance of the 1st Line of Defence for Global Risk. Because this is a newly created team you also have the opportunity to make a strong impression from an early stage, which will be massively beneficial in your career development.
Responsibilities:
- Implementing the 1st line of defence, following the methodology and strategy set by the Regional Head of Risk Control. This will involve monitoring key controls on a cyclical basis and reporting the findings.
- Testing the controls over the 1st line of defence activities within the units that make up the Europe Risk function.
- Facilitating Risk and Control Assessments (RCAs) which identify the key risks, their impact and the relevant controls.
- Managing relationships with key contacts and stakeholders. These are likely to include country Chief Risk Officers, Country Functional Heads.
- Challenging local management when good business risk management is not evident e.g. poor Risk Control Assessments, slow resolution of outstanding issues. Escalate where necessary.
- This will require visiting sites throughout the region to conduct reviews and assist local management.
Candidate requirements:
- Experience working within Financial Services (Banking, Asset Management, Insurance, etc), ideally within a large matrix organisation.
- Past working experience in a relevant role, i.e. Operational Risk, Business Risk or Internal Audit.
- Strong experience in controls testing / monitoring or quality assurance.
- Availability to undertake the travel required for this role, i.e. commensurate with a regional role.
- Both spoken and written communication skills with experience of adapting your style and approach to the audience and message to be delivered.
- Experience of making prompt and practical business decision, even in times of ambiguity, considering various perspectives and taking responsibility for outcomes.
- A comprehensive understanding of risk management and proven experience of ensuring own/others' compliance with relevant regulatory processes.
If you are looking to work for a company that can provide a challenging and varied role with significant opportunities for internal mobility in the future then please apply within.
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