Join our forward-thinking team at the Commercial and Investment Bank (CIB) as the Risk and Control Framework Lead in the Central Controls Office (CCO). Leverage your ability to drive impactful change and enhance risk strategies within the Compliance and Operational Risk Framework Team (CORFT).

Job summary:

As the Risk and Control Framework Lead within the Central Controls Office (CCO), you will spearhead a dynamic team in Edinburgh. Your role will be pivotal in orchestrating "Run the Bank" business-as-usual (BAU) control activities, ensuring they are executed with unparalleled efficiency and precision. Serving as a strategic advisor to senior management, you will promote the Compliance & Operational Risk Framework (CORE) and Operational Risk Events Framework (RED).

Job Responsibilities

Lead the implementation of the CORE/RED Program within CIB, ensuring alignment with Firmwide Standards, Procedures, and FAQs. Collaborate with the Firmwide Central Team and Control Managers to enhance quality and process coordination.Oversee the execution of CORE and RED data quality reviews, enhancing processes where needed to maintain high standards.Drive and influence the CORE governance framework and strategy, enabling CIB Control Managers to effectively manage the frameworks in collaboration with business partners.Deliver high-quality, consistent, and meaningful executive reporting and analytics to identify trends and themes that support business decisions.Influence and monitor adherence to Framework requirements through Data Quality Programs, ensuring accurate and reliable reporting.Craft reports that not only convey data but also tell the story behind the numbers, highlighting key insights and actionable recommendations. Foster collaboration across CIB businesses to enhance operational efficiency and framework-related best practices.Influence updates to Firmwide Standards and Procedures for CIB and provide necessary training and subject matter expertise to CIB Control Managers for all aspects of the Program.Simplify CORE and RED BAU processes through strategic leadership and agile solutions to meet business needs.Collaborate with stakeholders to improve CORE and RED frameworks and systems and develop communication materials for firmwide programs.

 

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills.

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience within financial services specially in controls, audit, quality assurance, risk management, or compliance.Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence business leaders and tailor messages for executive audiences.Expert-level project management skills, with experience leading strategic projects and implementing operational plans in large organizations.Proven experience in leading teams, managing service delivery, and influencing the structure and development of control management areas.Skilled at analyzing opportunities & problems, recommending solutions, and communicating effectively & confidently (both verbal and written)Experience in a leadership or managerial role.Strong organizational and task management skills, capable of balancing multiple initiatives under tight deadlines in a dynamic environmentDisciplined approach to managing and improving processes and controls.Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio) with the ability to develop compelling and meaningful executive presentations that will drive opportunities / recommendation for improvement.

 

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

Solid CIB products knowledge (Markets, Payments, Banking, Securities Services) to understand business context and align risk management strategies with organizational goals.Effective mentoring skills to develop team members and foster a culture of growth and collaboration, along with competence in quantitative reporting for analyzing data and supporting decision-making processes.