A top tier bank is looking to hire a senior VP into the compliance testing team.
The key purpose of the role is to conduct compliance testing reviews across the bank’s global markets division in the UK&I region, to ensure internal controls are fit for purpose and adhere to regulatory requirements.
Key responsibilities
- Manging the compliance testing (CT) programme and leading on both desk-based and thematic reviews across the business.
- Analysing the risk-based approach for reviews and liaising with colleagues in various jurisdictions in updating the procedures in the CT methodology.
- Writing up reports on the findings of reviews; highlighting the potential risks the business is exposed to.
- Working with business line compliance officers and senior management to agree on any necessary changes required as a result of the findings.
- Overseeing the junior members within the team and deputising for the Head of the function when necessary.
Skills & qualifications
- Educated to degree level and external compliance qualifications are advantageous.
- Extensive experience in conducting reviews and testing controls, ideally from a similar corporate and investment banking background.
- An awareness of the regulatory landscape within the UK&I region and an ability to spot emerging trends/best practice within the industry.
- Experience of supervising junior team members is preferable and keen to pursue directorship in a few years.
- Excellent senior stakeholder management, interpersonal and rapport-building skills.
- Highly analytical, process-driven and a strong report writing ability.
If you are interested in this role please apply below or contact me for more information.
