Senior Risk

4 days ago


Stirling, United Kingdom M&G plc Full time
At M&G our purpose is to help people manage and grow their savings and investments, responsibly. As a business, we are continuing to take steps towards a sustainable future, delivering better long-term solutions for our customers and clients and identifying new opportunities to make a positive impact for our environment and communities. To help us achieve our vision we're looking for exceptional people who live our values of care and integrity and who can inspire others; embrace change; deliver results and keep it simple.

We will consider flexible working arrangements for any of our roles and also offer work place accommodations to ensure you have what you need to effectively deliver in your role.

The Role: Senior Risk & Controls Analyst - Life

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Senior Risk & Controls Analyst to join our highly respected Risk, Assurance and Remediation team with our Life Division. This role will have a blended approach between working from home and our office in Stirling (2-3 days) and will support the Risk Managers to provide either first line risk support to Life business areas, or assurance/ risk oversight for our material outsourcers.

Key Responsibilities for this role may include:
  • Support the planning and manage the delivery of first line risk, assurance, controls testing and oversight outputs (Reports, RCSA, SPRC etc) and the applying the requirements of M&G's Operational Risk Framework.
  • To be responsible for the quality of the business area risk profile and keeping supporting documentation and systems up to date e.g. Risk registers, issue closures, controls descriptions, risk acceptances, assessments etc.
  • Attend and support risk governance meetings when required.
  • Work alongside, support and coach colleagues to ensure the team provides and maintains an excellent service to all stakeholders.
  • To plan and drive proactive risk management, including identification of control weaknesses, root cause analysis into major issues and control failings, and ensure action plans are in place to mitigate and resolve identified issues in retained and outsourced processes.
  • Assess and monitor control environment metrics and other MI for the business area and/or material outsourcers to provide insight on trends and themes emerging.
  • Drive / lead projects and team improvement initiatives.
  • To advise and support the Business in delivery of change programmes and risk assessments, e.g. system migrations.
  • Conduct QA oversight, assurance reviews and/or the KCA programme in order to provide senior management with ongoing comprehensive end-to-end assurance over key business processes, and work alongside colleagues to feedback results.
  • To monitor the remediation of issues, and events discussing outcomes with relevant stakeholders and ensuring MetricStream remains updated in line with operational risk standards.
  • To operate and drive a culture of risk and controls awareness within the local business area, providing active communications, guidance and training to the business area when required.
  • Support the analyst(s) and team manager(s) in providing first line risk activities and oversight.
  • Identify problem areas, trends, and risks associated with processes.
  • Maintain proactive communication with senior management including regular updates on engagement progress and identified or potential issues.
  • Work flexibly and building collaboratively constructive and supportive working relationships with teams across M&G plc and suppliers.
  • Keep abreast of industry trends, regulatory and business issues impacting self-certification.
    Key Knowledge, Skills & Experience:
    • Experience of applying quality assurance and quality control methodologies within a Financial Services operational environment
    • Experience of controls assurance and testing
    • Experience of implementing risk, assurance and/or oversight methodologies
    • Experience of risk management, assurance and/or supplier oversight in regulated financial services organisations.
    • Pro-active approach to problem solving, understanding root causes, and driving continuous improvement
    • Strong analytical mind and an eye for detail
    • Strong communication and influencing skills
    • Working knowledge of life and pensions products, markets and competitors
    • Working knowledge of M&G products, systems, services and distribution methods (Preferred)
    • Working knowledge of BaNCS system (Preferred)
      Work Level: Experienced Colleague

      Recruiter: Phoebe Ewers

      Location:
      Stirling

      Closing Date: 30th June 2024

      We have a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture at M&G plc, underpinned by our policies and our employee-led networks who provide networking opportunities, advice and support for the diverse communities our colleagues represent. Regardless of gender, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, nationality or disability we are looking to attract, promote and retain exceptional people. We also welcome those who take part in military service and those returning from career breaks.

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