Director Credit Risk-Leading Investment Bank

Risk & Control Manager

London/Hybrid

6 months contract

Day rate from £700 via Umbrella Company dependant on experience

Our commitment is to provide equal opportunity regardless of, for example, your gender, age, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation or beliefs. We also engage with employers to develop programmes and pathways that embrace diverse talent and promote more inclusive employment worldwide through partnerships and other initiatives. My client is one of the largest financial institutions headquartered in Japan, with an established presence across all consumer and corporate banking businesses. Through its subsidiaries and affiliates, they offer a diverse range of financial services, including commercial banking, leasing, securities, credit card, consumer finance and other services.

They are looking for 2 Risk and Control Managers on an initial 6 month contract with the potential to extend. You will be expected to work Monday to Friday standard office hours, however there will need to be flexibility to work outside of these hours as required. The position is hybrid working being in the office 2-3 days a week with the remainder of time working from home.

The purpose of the EMEA Operations Risk & Control Manager is support the EMEA Operations Risk & Control Officer to ensure that within EMEA Operations:

All risks are identified, assessed and managed in line with risk appetite.

Staff operate in accordance with risk policy, comply with relevant regulation and behave in line with the organisations values.

Providing support to the EMEA Operations Risk & Control Officer (ED) along with risk owners, control owners and other relevant senior management within the EMEA Operations to ensure that (i) all risks are identified, assessed and managed, and (ii) the control environment is robust, comprehensive, and effective. This should be achieved in the context of the business strategy and risk appetite and in line with applicable laws and regulations, internal policies, and procedures.

Ensuring robust and comprehensive adherence to governance of risk and controls within EMEA Operations. This includes supporting the 1LoD risk governance framework, providing insightful, timely and accurate data and analysis.

Providing insightful analysis of the risk and control environment within EMEA Operations. For example, analyse key risk indicators, key control indicators, risk ratings, control ratings, issues, events, audit findings etc. unmitigated risks or ineffective controls) that require addressing.

Support deep dive "Risk Reviews" to assess how robustly and comprehensively risks are mitigated and/or investigate potential weaknesses in the control framework. Support initiatives to assess and enhance the risk culture within EMEA Operations.

Risk Management. Good understanding of risk management frameworks and control environments as applied to the operational domains of Commercial and Investment Banks.

Business Knowledge. Good knowledge of Commercial and Investment Banking products and services - and the end-to-end processes and infrastructure required to deliver these products and services to customers. Experience of identifying and addressing deficiencies in risk management and/or control operation across the full product lifecycle and/or end-to-end processes.

Good understanding and awareness of market-standard approaches for risk mitigation and control design and execution. Familiarity with relevant regulation and regulatory expectation across EMEA.

Experience in a risk management and/or control office function in a major financial institution.

Broad industry knowledge encompassing Commercial Banking and Investment Banking.

This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants.