Lead Associate: Risk - London, United Kingdom - Financial Conduct Authority

Financial Conduct Authority

Verified Company

London, United Kingdom

4 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Background

We are recruiting for a Lead Associate to join the Risk & Assurance Team in the Controls, Capabilities, Change & Frameworks (CCCF) Directorate, to lead the broader Supervision, Policy & Competition (SPC) Division's approach to operational risk management.

CCCF is a newly formed directorate focused on driving change and delivering operational excellence across SPC.

The breadth of work in CCCF is varied and the directorate has a range of skills and expertise to help SPC achieve its maximum potential.

The directorate provides an excellent opportunity to work closely with SPC's senior leadership and gain a deeper understanding of how one of the FCA's largest divisions operates.

What does this job involve

People management and technical coaching of members of the team, including recruitment, talent and performance management and helping our staff develop and further their careers, making the most of the support and opportunities the FCA has to offer.
Leading the coordination and delivery of SPC's Risk & Control Self-Assessment (RCSA) across the Division to enable Senior Management to understand, and have oversight of, it's key operational risks.
Preparing and delivering regular, highprofile papers and presentations on SPC's operational risks, management of Internal Audit/ Risk Assurance actions and approach to risk management which discuss your insights and pose recommendations to Divisional Leadership and Operational Committees.
Analysing risk data from across the Division to identify and assess SPC's key operational risks and ensuring risk mitigation plans are in place to address these.
Providing constructive challenge to the broader Division and risk owners on the effectiveness of their approach to risk management and the quality of risk data recorded in our central systems.
Working with the broader Risk & Assurance team to automate and enhance the approach to quantitative and qualitative analysis of risk data, supported by effective data visualisation (e.g. Tableau).
Providing clear direction to the network of Risk Coordinators across the Division to drive improvements (and greater consistency) in SPC's approach to risk management; setting the agenda and chairing regular Risk Coordinator Meetings.
Providing direction and oversight with respect to the Division's use of CammsRisk (Risk Management System).
Driving continuous improvement proposing innovative ways to improve processes, approaches and tools.
Engaging senior stakeholders across SPC to embed and seek feedback on the Division's approach to risk management and to incorporate this into the design and delivery of the team.
Cultivating excellent working relationships within SPC and across the FCA (including working with central teams in Risk & Compliance Oversight and Internal Audit) to ensure the development of the Division's approach to risk management is aligned to broader organisational frameworks and initiatives.
Promoting and communicating the work of the team

What will you get from the role?

The opportunity to work in a varied and challenging role. You will enjoy a unique aerial view of the financial services industry, as well as the performance of the FCA, with the opportunity to do meaningful work that makes a real difference.
The opportunity to work in a highprofile role and engage with senior stakeholders.
The opportunity to lead and shape the future direction of the operational (own) risk management approach in one of the FCA's largest divisions.
An opportunity to develop your people management skills.
As an Academy business, we place great value on learning and offer development opportunities which will assist you in achieving your career aspirations.

About You
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Minimum Criteria

Excellent knowledge of bestpractice risk management and practical experience of embedding this large organisation.
Strong written and verbal communication skills including the ability to present analysis in a clear and compelling way and produce high quality reports/ committee papers.
Strong stakeholder management skills with evidence of collaborative working and an ability to work with a range of stakeholders to support the delivery of operational objectives.
Effective at influencing others and offering constructive challenge when required.
An understanding of FCA's regulatory and operational activity and the business priorities
Ability to role model FCA values

Essential Criteria