Risk & Control SME- 12 Month FTC - Robert Walters : Job Details

Our client is seeking a highly knowledgeable Risk and Control Subject Matter Expert (SME) to join their dynamic Business Change and Governance Team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal part in ensuring effective oversight and compliance within the Corporate and Institutional Banking Front Office. The successful candidate will be instrumental in managing risk, enhancing governance frameworks, and driving change initiatives. This position is based in London.

What you'll do:

As a Risk and Control SME, your primary responsibility will be to ensure that the Corporate and Institutional Banking Front Office operates with effective oversight and compliance. You will be tasked with identifying risks and issues while delivering activities to mitigate these risks. Your role will also involve managing Risk Control Self-Assessment (RCSA) framework activities while monitoring and enhancing controls. You will have the opportunity to lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of governance frameworks. Additionally, you will oversee cross-functional governance processes while ensuring adherence to policies, procedures, and standards.

• Identify risks and issues, deliver activities to mitigate risks and close issues
• Manage Risk Control Self-Assessment (RCSA) framework activities, monitor and enhance controls
• Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of governance frameworks
• Oversee cross-functional governance processes, ensuring adherence to policies, procedures, and standards
• Manage the Front Office Supervisory Committee (FOSC), ensuring it provides effective oversight
• Provide expert advice on governance matters, positioning the bank to respond to internal and external changes and audits
• Serve as a key point of contact for governance matters, liaising with senior leaders, risk management, compliance, legal, and other support functions
• Promote a culture of integrity, accountability, and transparency across the organisation

What you bring:

The ideal candidate for this Risk and Control SME role will bring a wealth of knowledge in Front Office controls, governance frameworks, risk management, compliance, and regulatory requirements within a Corporate & Institutional Banking environment. You are self-motivated with the ability to work independently while maintaining precise attention to detail. Your strong communication skills enable you to effectively manage stakeholders across multiple jurisdictions. Your organisational skills allow you to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment. Furthermore, your ability to navigate regulatory challenges and anticipate governance needs in a rapidly changing financial landscape will be crucial for success in this role.

• Proven track record as a SME of Front Office controls, governance frameworks, risk management, compliance, and regulatory requirements within a Corporate & Institutional Banking environment
• Self-motivated with the ability to work with minimal supervision
• Precise attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong communication skills with experience in stakeholder management across multiple jurisdictions
• Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment
• Ability to navigate regulatory challenges and anticipate governance needs in a rapidly changing financial landscape

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