We're looking for a candidate to fill this position in an exciting company.
- Ensure all UK Branch staff are risk aware via ongoing education and training programmes. Participate in the design and implementation of incentive plans that provide employees with incentives that do not encourage excessive risk-taking; promote effective controls and risk management and are supported by strong corporate governance. Monitor compliance with and effectiveness of incentive arrangements.
- Provide oversight and challenge of Risk Management information, including scope, timeliness and effectiveness. Monitor regulatory compliance adherence of daily Risk Management activities.
- Understand and adhere to the Company's risk and regulatory standards, policies and controls in accordance with the Company's Risk Appetite. Design, implement, maintain and enhance internal controls to mitigate risk on an ongoing basis. Identify risk-related issues needing escalation to management.
- Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 9 years' risk management related experience (risk, compliance, legal, audit), or in lieu of a degree, a combined minimum of 13 years' higher education and/or work experience, including a minimum of 9 years' risk management related experience (risk, compliance, legal, audit)
- Demonstrated leadership capabilities
- Proficient computer skills, including pertinent spreadsheet and word processing software
- Proven analytical skills
- Working knowledge of applicable laws
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Proven stress testing and scenario analysis experience
- General understanding of relevant products in commercial lending and treasury operations
- Strong correspondent banking knowledge
- Strong risk analysis knowledge
- Working knowledge of Loan Agency and Structured Finance products
- Comprehensive knowledge of applicable regulations and key regulatory regimes
- Knowledge and experience of best practice risk management and governance frameworks, methodologies and emerging practice in the UK financial services industry
- Experience providing effective challenges
- Proven problem-solving skills
- Experience analyzing complex data sets to identify key risks/issues and drive resolution