Outsourcing Oversight and Governance | Assistant Vice President | Edinburgh or London based | Hybrid
The UK-based Outsourcing Oversight and Governance Manager (Edinburgh or London based) will provide subject matter expertise on Outsourcing risk and in engagement globally with other parts of the organisation as required.
The successful candidate will demonstrate a good understanding of the regulatory regime governing Outsourcing and, ideally, some practical experience in this area. Experience and/or knowledge of the theory and execution of risk, control and governance matters is also preferred. Enthusiasm to embrace the dual aspects of technical specialism and general governance responsibilities offered by this role will be key. Confidence to engage and communicate with all levels of the organization coupled with excellent written and oral skills are a must.
What you will be responsible for
* Leading all regulatory, risk, policy, governance and control activities relating to Outsourcing. Additionally, you will participate in Outsourcing related activity across regions globally, particularly during change.
* Chairing the Outsourcing Governance Forum and driving all activities associated with that Forum.
* Ensuring that external and internal Outsourcing regulatory and policy requirements are identified and responding to those by implementing and maintaining a compliant framework on an ongoing basis.
* Ensuring the integrity of Outsourcing Inventory and responsible for associated attestations at EMEA level.
* Overseeing the individual Engagement Managers in the performance of their outsourcing responsibilities.
* Ensuring that the Outsourcing repository (ARCHER X) is adequately maintained.
* Designing and producing appropriate Outsourcing reporting to Management, Board and internal regional governance committees as required.
* Performing the role of Engagement Manager for selected Outsourced services, as required.
* Developing and delivering Outsourcing specific training and communications to Engagement Managers and other staff as required.
* Identifying and implementing Third Party Risk Management (TPRM) requirements to support compliance.
* Deputising for Head of Governance as required.
* Ensuring that Policy assessment framework is maintained, and policy reviews are performed in a timely manner.
* Undertaking any other risk, control or governance activities as required to support the effectiveness of operational risk governance model.
What we value
* Tenacious and inquisitive.
* Preference for action, proactive.
* Ability to prioritise multiple requests effectively.
* Excellent written and oral communication skills.
* Works with minimum supervision.
* Analytical mindset.
* Critical thinking skills, an ability to think holistically.
* Excellent attention to detail.
* Ability to engage and influence across a number of levels.
Education & Preferred Qualifications
* 5 years+ financial services knowledge/experience.
* Good working knowledge of Operational and/or Regulatory Risk and Controls methodology.
* Ideally, previous experience of outsourcing programs, and/or FCA SYSC 10 regulations.
Additional requirements
* Hybrid working – 2 days in office minimum.
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