Risk Management Business Partner - Crawley, United Kingdom - Equiniti

Equiniti

Verified Company

Crawley, United Kingdom

2 days ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Management Level

F

Equiniti is a leading international provider of shareholder, pension, remediation, and credit technology. With over 6000 employees, it supports 37 million people in 120 countries.

EQ's vision is to be the leading global share registrar, offering complementary services to its client base and

our values set the core foundations to our success.

We are TRUSTED to deliver on our commitments, COMMERCIAL in building long term value, COLLABORATIVE in our approach and we IMPROVE by continually enhancing our skills and services.

There has never been a better time to join EQ.

Role Summary

The 1st Line Risk and Control Manager will play a key role in first line risk management within EQ Paymaster.

The key purpose of the role is to deliver business ownership for the identification, mitigation, monitoring and control of operational risk.

Overseeing all aspects of the first line risk management functions ensuring ongoing adherence with risk and controls across a variety of operational teams, remain compliant within all aspects of risk framework and control activity.

The role encompasses risk and controls, consistency of process and making sure key risk indicators are well-defined and incidents are well managed.

Core Duties/Responsibilities

Deputise for Head of Risk and Business Assurance shadow in preparation for succession planning.
Developing effective Risk Management framework and policies.
Attend senior governance risk forums (PEGC), taking responsibility for Risk Management.
Influence key clients at senior levels.
Support operational colleagues to mitigate risks.
Act as focal point for operational teams to manage risk.
Act as mentor for junior Risk Management staff, supporting their development and ensuring the value they add to EQRS and respect from clients.
Driving a strong Risk Management culture.
Establishing and overseeing the implementation of Operational Risk policies and associated governance processes.
Independently assess risks and drive actions to address the root causes working closely with the Business, Support functions and Compliance team.
Monitoring Risk Management effectiveness through investigation of operational issues and assurance of critical controls.
Effective monitoring of operational risks through implementation of the KRI metrics, with escalation of emerging risks where necessary.
Maintain, update and assess risks and controls within the Logicgate Risk Management system
Provide reporting to line managers; ensuring that issues that have significant business impact are recorded.
Maintain awareness of regulatory and industry developments and how these may create risk challenges for EQ Paymaster.
Develop and maintain effective working relationships between the Operations team and appropriate colleagues in own and other business units.
Liaise effectively with EQ Group's 2nd and 3rd line functions (Compliance & Risk and Internal Audit).

Skills, Capabilities and Attributes

Strong leadership qualities, acting as a role model to the team and other colleagues.
Proven management capability, setting clear targets and expectations.
Practical experience of operating a risk management framework within operations.
Strong business planning skills with the ability to balance the need for a highlevel strategic approach with the requirement for detailed implementation plans;
Strong influencing skills and an ability to operate effectively within a risk matrix management framework;
Good analytical and problem solving skills;
Efficiency in managing priorities and adapting quickly to change;
Ability to work calmly under pressure and deliver to tight deadlines;
Excellent IT skills, including use of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook

Core Competencies

Managing the customer relationship (understanding of individual customer need/concerns and acting as an interface between the business and the customer)

Providing excellent customer service (courteous, prompt service)

Non Core Duties

Travel as necessary to support business areas.

Operate within the established resource and budget levels

Note

Please note that this is by no means an exhaustive list and other things may be asked of you commensurate to the level of the role.

What We Offer

Save For Your Future
Equiniti Pension Plan; Equiniti matches your pension contributions up to 10%
All Employee Long Term Incentive Plan (LTIP)
Gives all EQ Colleagues the opportunity to benefit if the current owners successfully sell the company for a profit.

Health and Wellbeing

Employee Assistance Programme: counselling, legal & wellbeing support for colleagues and their households. Life assurance cover at 4x salary with the ability to purchase enhance cover.

Employee discounts