As the EMEA Controls - Governance & Control Project manager - Vice President, you will be a part of the EMEA Regional Governance oversees thex-LOBframeworkwhich supports the firm in meeting regulatory expectations, internal governance and oversight best practice.You will be a part of the team that provides support to the London-based EMEA CEO and EMEA CFO on regulatory and governance responsibilities andhas a specific responsibility for the day to day support of key regional committees including the EMEA Management Committee. In addition, the team also supports the Senior Manager Function population in UK Commercial and Investment Bank in their regional and regulatory obligations in relation to governance.
Job Responsibilities
- Running one of the regional governance committees, including working closely with the Chair to drive agendas and end to end ownership of the committee
- Manage and coordinate workstreams within regional governance and operational risk and controls projects with global impact.
- Deliver continuous improvement to the regional governance framework.
- Partner with key stakeholders across the firm globally to develop and embed changes to the regional governance and operational risk and controls framework.Stakeholders are across all lines of business and Corporate Functions: CIB, Private Bank, Asset Management, International Consumer Banking (Chase), and functions: Technology, HR, Operations, Compliance, among others.
Presentation of regular updates on the progress of programs to Senior Management. - Maintain effective governance – in partnership with the Control Managers, maintain robust escalation framework and deliver appropriate messaging to senior management.
- Develop a strong network of internal stakeholder relationships to help support the delivery of regulatory requirements.
- Maintain Governance Standards and Procedures – ability to work across business and control partners to maintain effect processes, identify gaps, and lead the implementation of change.
- Review continuously and develop processes to determine opportunities for improvements in quality and efficiency; as well as ongoing commitment to driving best governance practices.
Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required
- Controls-focused withexcellent attention to detail.Ability topresent work accurately, clearly, and professionally both orally and in writing, flexing detail and form according to audience.
- Proactive self-starter with to the ability to consistently deliver work of a high standard whilst under pressure; comfortable working independently in a dynamic, challenging and results-driven environment.
- Excellent verbal and written presentation and communication skills, relationship-building and influencing skills with the flexibility and ability to engage effectively with senior management within the firm, and to partner with, and where necessary challenge, a range of stakeholders.
- Great time management skills with the ability to assess situations quickly and multi-task when required; as well as managing work plans with conflicting priorities.
- Excellent analytical, organisational, and problem-solving skills; including the ability to reconcile and interpret data and to summarise key messages for providing commentary.
- Able to work across a range of complex issues simultaneously; ability to learn new topics quickly.
- Team player who works well with colleagues of all levels in achieving results, and willing to take personal accountability.
- High degree of proficiency with PowerPoint/PitchPro, Word and Excel.
Preferred qualifications, capabilities , and skills
- Project Management experience is desirable.
- Excellent professional experience in financial services, preferably with prior experience in supporting senior management governance.