Lending Control Project Manager - London, United Kingdom - Financial Careers Ltd

Financial Careers Ltd

Verified Company

London, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Our client is a leading Private bank with an enviable track record. They are now looking to hire a Lending Control and Process implementation specialist.

Purpose of the role:

The role holder will be supporting the Chief Operating Officer (Banking) taking specific responsibility for the implementation of lending-related change activities and managing Major Incidents on behalf of the department.

Role Responsibilities:

Drive and manage the implementation of strategic initiatives (primarily lending-related)
Act as lead on Lending Programme projects
Act as lead on the project (lending) to document and improve lending processes and procedures across the department, including the design and implementation of controls where weaknesses or gaps are identified.
Feed into the department's Risk Control Self-Assessment (RCSA), ensuring new lending risks or control deficiencies and remedial actions are highlighted to the Managers Risk Committee.
Manage, monitor, and deliver solutions for lending-related Compliance and Internal Audit reports and action points.

Personal Skills

Excellent project, planning, change, and time management capabilities
Selfmotivated individual with a 'cando attitude and ability to energise others
Ability to work collaboratively with other departments and balance various stakeholder needs
Innovative mindset, always seeking opportunities for improvement
Ability to work independently and determine priorities based on report findings
Strong audit, analytical and investigative skills
Strong reportwriting skills
Ability to effectively manage uncertainties and develop processes and technological solutions where none currently exist

Qualifications

Desirable
CeMap (Level 3)
Prince 2 Agile Methodologies

Experience

Extensive financial services experience, preferably including control and/or change
Experience of process and control design and implementation
Experience of producing clear report summaries, making recommendations, and drawing up details action plans with clear accountability
Knowledge of key risk and UK regulation across lending portfolios and products
Experience in creating and enhancing a sound risk culture
Experience in contributing to change management processes and ability to bring about change management through buyin from peers to the new process
Experience with automation in a business operations environment
Knowledge of banking products, processes, and systems is an advantage

Benefits:

**There is an excellent benefits package and negotiable remuneration package commensurate with the role.