Job Description

We are currently seeking a high calibre professional to join our team as an AVP RBWM Risk and Control RBWM CCO.
In this role you will:
Impact on the Business / Function

• Ensure that IWPB has a robust and compliant Business Risk Control capability within 'First Line of Defence' to follow the Global model. This includes supporting the areas of control risk assessment and monitoring, global standards implementation and quality assurance overall
• Provide guidance to IWPB teams for adherence to both internal and external directives from 'Second Line of Defence' including but not limited to Compliance, Operational Risk, Information Security Risk, Business Continuity functions
• Protect the Bank and IWPB from potential operational loss (tangible and reputational losses)
• Coordinate presentation material for the Risk Management Meetings, Management Forums and others as needed

Customers / Stakeholders

• Support IWPB Senior Management on compliance and operational risk matters and represent IWPB as point of contact for 'Second Line of Defence'
• Provide guidance and support to IWPB teams in conjunction with Regulatory Compliance, Legal, Risk, Financial Crime & Fraud Risk, Information Security Risk, Resilience Risk and all IWPB businesses locally
• Cultivate strict compliance and operational risk culture within IWPB
• Business and customer consideration for compliance and operational risk measures

Leadership & Teamwork

• Develop an effective and professional workforce
• Build networks within IWPB and across functions to provide expertise and implement Risk and Controls capability
• Foster effective operational risk culture within IWPB
• Identify and share best practices with business, function and stakeholder, and heighten control standards

Operational Effectiveness & Control

• Ensure that IWPB has a robust and compliant Business Risk Control capability within 'First Line of Defence' to follow the Global model. This includes supporting the areas of control risk assessment and monitoring, global standards implementation, and quality assurance overall
• Ensure adherence to Group Standards, Regulatory and Group Audit requirements
• Maintain strict internal control and ensure that controls are operating effectively
• Effective use of Ops Risk tools (including RCA, CMA & review, HELIOS), Key Indicators and Dashboard, Management Self-Identified Issues (MSIIs) and Audit Database to mitigate risks
• Effective management and responsibility for application and scoping of global generic Risk Control Assessments within IWPB.
• Ensure full control monitoring programmes are in place and that they are robust and fit for purpose.

To be successful you will:

• An experienced individual
• Good understanding of operational risk and controls, preferably gained through experience in front line and risk roles
• A good understanding of the Group's Operational Risk Framework
• Proven problem solving skills with ability to consider alternative and lateral solutions
• Highly developed communication and influencing skills
• Ability to prioritise and work independently under pressure within a team environment
• Knowledge of the changing regulatory environment
• A sound knowledge of the Group and the IWPB business, including products & services

Opening up a world of opportunity
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