Head of Operational Risk Management

4 weeks ago


West Bromwich, Sandwell, United Kingdom West Brom Full time

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Head of Operational Risk Management to join our team at the West Brom. As a key member of our risk management function, you will be responsible for leading the design and implementation of our operational risk management strategy, including our framework and associated policies.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and implement the Society's operational risk management strategy, including the framework and associated policies.
  • Lead the Operational Risk team in providing proportionate oversight of First Line risk management to ensure that Operational Risks are effectively identified and managed within the Board approved Risk Appetites.
  • Use specialist knowledge of operational risk management, industry best practice and regulatory standards to lead and develop the Operational Risk team, and to ensure that best practice risk management principles are followed.
  • Maintain up to date knowledge of Operational Risk regulatory requirements & best practice and embed these into our approach.
  • Provide advice and guidance to the business on the application of the Policy to their business areas including core processes such as the management of risk events and risk registers.
  • Review and challenge proposals presented to Executive Committees or equivalent to ensure that there has been adequate consideration of the regulatory requirements and particular focus on the Change and Digital Transformation programme.
  • Report risk in an appropriate way for different audiences, for example, to a Board Risk Committee so they understand the most significant risks, to ExCo and Senior Leaders to ensure they are aware of risks relevant to their parts of the business and to individuals to understand their accountability for individual risks.
  • Analyse and interpret a range of Management Information from departments (Risk Registers, Risk Events, Dispensations and Measurement reporting) as well as the operational risk management system.
  • Lead on the delivery of Operational Risk related regulatory returns including COREP and Operational Risk inputs for the Internal Capital Adequacy Assessment Process (ICAAP).
  • Develop and deliver the Second Line risk monitoring plan for the Operational Risk universe.
  • Lead on the oversight of Operational Resilience using co-source arrangements where required.
  • Lead 2LoD efforts in the oversight of the Society's transformation agenda, including major business infrastructure changes.

Requirements:

  • Previous experience of managing and leading a team of specialists.
  • Detailed and broad understanding of the regulatory requirements that apply to a building society in relation to operational risks.
  • Previous experience in retail banking/building society in a risk function, ideally specialising in operational risks.
  • A strong understanding of Risk Management systems (e.g. Riskonnect) and a deep understanding of the Risk and Control Assessment Process.
  • Being customer focused and able to apply the principles of risk management to customer focused risks.
  • Excellent communication (written and verbal) and relationship management skills and able to facilitate workshops and chair meetings, demonstrating an ability to communicate effectively with anyone in any environment, e.g. able to translate complex / technical issues to meet the audience's competency level.
  • Experience at presenting (written and verbal) to Executive and Board Committees.
  • Well organised and able to prioritise workload in line with tight deadlines and work effectively under pressure.

What We Offer:

  • Generous annual leave starting at 25 days + 8 bank holidays, (pro rata)
  • Pension scheme where we will augment your contribution by 0.6% (Up to 10.6%)
  • Social club membership dozens of discounts available for a wide variety of family days out and events
  • Performance related pay scheme
  • Corporate health plan with the option to include family members
  • Discounted travel cards
  • Life assurance provided by the Society at 4 times your salary

About Us:

The West Brom is a Disability Leader employer and encourages disabled applicants and applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply. We will consider requests to make adjustments to our recruitment process and offer a guaranteed interview to disabled applicants meeting the essential criteria. Should you require assistance please do not hesitate to email careers@westbrom.co.uk.

Check out our careers page to find out more about our culture, values and benefits. https://www.westbrom.co.uk/careers. If you share our values and our enthusiasm, then you will find a home at the West Brom.



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