Qualifications:

• Educated to degree level. Relevant post graduate and/or professional qualifications would be desirable.

Experience:

• Recent experience of business partnering / oversight role or working with business and support functions in the assessment and management of business and risk.  Ideally within a financial or professional services firm.
• Risk management experience, and the ability to identify and provide expert advice on the mitigation of risks
• A solid working knowledge of the regulatory environment in investment management operates is desirable.
• Experience of using systems-based risk assessment and tracking tools (such as Xactium, Accelerate, Algo etc.).
• ICAAP and capital modelling experience is desirable.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Effective relationship building and stakeholder management skills
• Proven writing and verbal communication skills which enables understanding of complex information
• Good understanding of risk management and an excellent understanding of the tools and techniques of Risk Management
• Familiarity in planning and implementing risk reviews at all levels to determine appropriate levels of control are in place to minimise the potential impacts to the Business
• A high level of technological awareness and a familiarity with risk management systems and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint etc.)
• An ability to analyse a process, system, or deliverable with an eye for detail
• Excellent time management, problem solving, difficult conversation and initiative skills.
• Analytically minded and enjoy analysing data, presenting recommendations and conclusions in a concise, usable manner