Description
We are seeking an Economic Crime Risk Manager to support the Risk Function in delivering its objective of safeguarding the bank's financial and operational stability.
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
- Developing the strategic direction for risk, including implementing up-to-date methodologies and processes
- Managing the risk department, including overseeing risk colleagues and their performance, implementing risk priorities and objectives, and ensuring department efficiency and effectiveness
- Maintaining relationships with risk stakeholders, including identifying relevant stakeholders and ensuring the quality of external third-party services
- Adhering to the Risk policy, standards, and frameworks, and maintaining a robust control environment
As an Assistant Vice President, you will be expected to:
- Advise and influence decision-making, contribute to policy development, and take responsibility for operational effectiveness
- Lead a team performing complex tasks, using well-developed professional knowledge and skills to deliver work that impacts the whole business function
- Set objectives and coach employees in pursuit of those objectives, appraise performance relative to objectives, and determine reward outcomes
The ideal candidate will have:
- Knowledge of Economic Crime risks, relevant regulatory requirements, and risk management frameworks
- Strong analytical skills, with the ability to assess information from multiple sources, identify potential risks and issues, and support the development of proportionate recommendations and solutions
- Effective communication and stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to engage constructively with colleagues across different teams and levels
Highly valued skills include:
- Recognised Economic Crime qualification (ICA AML Diploma, ACAMS or equivalent)
- Ability to present complex Economic Crime risks, intelligence, and analysis in a clear and concise manner
- Experience supporting change initiatives, process improvements, or continuous improvement activities
- Familiarity with producing risk insights, management information, or intelligence reporting to support decision-making