Job Summary

Job Description

What is the opportunity?

Associate Director Advisory & Oversight, GRM Operational Risk is a role within the 2nd Line of Defense and will lead the oversight and challenge and provide a strong independent framework to execute business priorities, as well as capture, monitor and report on Operational Risks.

This role with facilitate and support the enhancement of the UK/ Europe Operational Risk operational risk program execution and governance structure and will foster internal collaboration, assessing the impact of emerging or existing risks interfacing with internal stakeholders across the region/ material legal entities.

There will also be collaboration with the wider GRM OR team in developing/ enhancing reporting and timely dissemination of Operational Risk information that will assist in the decision making and risk management at the UK/ Europe level.

What will you do?

Drive an integrated operational risk program for UK/ Europe, partnering with internal stakeholders as well regional leads across the region.

Manage the overall Portfolio of operational risk activities providing transparency, communication and a periodic updates on execution, committees, and preparedness programs.

Oversee design and development of risk management programs and monitor their effectiveness. Make changes where necessary.

Raise organizational awareness of actual and perceived risks.

Direct the identification and measurement of organisational and non-financial risk; implement programs and processes to minimise risk. Manage activities to enhance the 2LOD Operational Risk structure, as well as oversight of 1LOD and Functions.

Ensure internal control activities are operating in an effective manner.

Manage and oversee ORM policies, standards, processes and tools for all operational risk management programs.

Manage new and updated 2LOD controls - ensure completeness and accuracy and that reporting is in place. Create a consistent approach to evidence of execution.

What do you need to succeed?

Must-have

Extensive experience in Consulting and/or Financial Services

Experience with operational risk or a related area in the financial services or other regulated industry.

Working knowledge of operational risk management practices (frameworks, policies and standards) in the financial services or other regulated industry.

Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Finance or related field

Strong collaboration and relationship management skills with the ability to manage ambiguity.

Effective time management and organisational skills, as well as flexibility to adapt to changing priorities.

Nice-to-have

MBA, Accounting or other further academic or industry related qualification.

What is in it for you?

We thrive on the challenge to be our best - progressive thinking to keep growing and working together to deliver trusted advice to help our clients thrive and communities prosper.  We care about each other, reaching our potential, making a difference to our communities, and achieving success that is mutual.

A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses, flexible benefits and competitive compensation

Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities

Opportunities to work with the best in the field

Ability to make a difference and lasting impact

Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team

A world-class training program in financial services

Flexible working options fully supported.

Agency Notice

RBC Group does not accept agency resumés.  Please do not forward resumés to our employees, nor any other company location.  RBC Group only pay fees to agencies where they have entered into a prior agreement to do so and in any event do not pay fees related to unsolicited resumés. Please contact the Recruitment function for additional details.

Job Skills

Financial Risk, Internal Stakeholders, Management Reporting, Operation Risk Management, Planning & Execution

Additional Job Details

Address:

100 BISHOPSGATE:LONDON

City:

London

Country:

United Kingdom

Work hours/week:

35

Employment Type:

Full time

Platform:

WEALTH MANAGEMENT

Job Type:

Regular

Pay Type:

Salaried

Posted Date:

2025-02-14

Application Deadline:

2025-02-28

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above

Inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment

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