Operational Risk Management Vice President
London, LND, GB, EC2M 2AT
SMBC: A trusted partner for the long term
Here at SMBC Group, we want to help you find the next step in your career so read on to discover if this opportunity is the one for you. We like to recognise potential in our people, so we welcome your application even when your experience doesn’t perfectly align with the job description. Whilst we’ll always strive to be better, we’re proud of our inclusive culture, and encourage our applicants and colleagues to be their authentic, unique selves.
Who we are
United by a sense of purpose towards our customers – to be a trusted partner for the long-term – and our universal banking platform in EMEA, SMBC Group has an international growth agenda and award-winning products, meaning we provide exciting opportunities to work on a diverse range of projects and initiatives. We deliver a full suite of corporate finance products and solutions to our customers as well as investment banking and advisory services, and a range of innovative solutions in global capital markets. Read on to find out how you could enhance your skills and gain valuable experience, by joining us to support our clients transition to a sustainable future.
Role Summary
Is the next step in your career at SMBC Group EMEA? We’re looking for an Operational Risk Manager for our Risk Management Department to join our team.
This role requires a hands-on approach to the review and challenge of first-line outputs as well as production of reporting and execution of BAU processes, in a timely and robust manner. These deliverables concern SMBC-BI, CM Ltd and EMEA-wide Entities and Branches
Business Area
Job Position
To support the Head of Operational Risk and Resilience in the BAU governance and management of the Operational Risk Management Framework. To execute Operational Risk and Operational Resilience related processes, which includes; leading the review and challenge of Operational Risk Events, leading the review and challenge of Risk Issues, Actions and Risk Acceptances, production of Operational Risk reporting for the Operational Risk and Resilience Committee, ExCo and Board Risk Committee, coordinate the COREP Reporting and reporting required for the Operational Risk Capital Model and Support and guide more junior staff in their BAU processing.
Essential Technical Experience
- Demonstrable and deep experience of Operational Risk and Resilience frameworks
- Demonstrable and deep experience of Operational Risk management across Corporate Banking, Treasury and Investment Banking products
- Knowledge and experience of capital markets business (especially Securities and Derivatives products along with relevant rules and customs).
- Strong and recent experience of leading/ providing thought leadership on operational risk and operational resilience frameworks across a region
- Strong and recent experience of developing, implementing and maintaining a proactive ‘relationship management’ approach to operational risk and operational resilience with front office business units and functions
- Strong experience of non-financial committee governance and meaningful reporting
- Understanding of the financial regulation relating to Operational Risk and Operational Resilience
Knowledge requirements
- Ability to build strong working relationships
- Strong communication skills
- Strong presentation skills
- Culturally aware through regular interaction with regional entities
- Ability to credibly represent the Bank with regulators
- Demonstrable track record in stakeholder management
- Influencing skills
Competencies
What we offer
For all the expertise and experience you bring to help us make a difference, it’s only sustainable if we support you to build your career and be your best self so we offer competitive company benefits, centred around promoting positive well-bring and work-life balance. We also believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment, where all team members perspectives and contributions are valued. Initiatives in place which promote a diverse and inclusive culture and healthy work life balance include hybrid working, Sport & Social Clubs and Diversity and Inclusion networks.
As an employee of SMBC you have access to a host of both useful and exciting benefit offerings. See below some of the benefits on offer to you:
- Hybrid and flexible working
- Competitive paid leave days
- Benefits to support your physical wellbeing, including private medical insurance and life and invalidity insurance
- Various policies to support your mental wellbeing, including a robust behavioural health network with counselling and coaching services
- Access a wide range of learning and development opportunities and career progression opportunities
- Ambitious remuneration package
So, if you like a challenge and want to continuously grow and develop in a role where you will be supported along the way by a dynamic and diverse team, apply today!!
We recognise our role as a bank to support social change and welcome all applications, including those from groups often under-represented in financial services. We value the uniqueness of professional and personal, backgrounds and perspectives as they play a vital role in continuing the sustainable growth of our organisation. We’ll ensure reasonable adjustments to our recruitment process are offered due to a disability or long-term condition whenever requested.