Head of Risk Change, EMEA
As a senior Risk Professional you will be responsible for managing key EMEA
Risk and Compliance Projects.
Whilst each project will have a Sponsor, you will be responsible for the project
management.
The Risk & Compliance team in EMEA is undergoing significant change
resulting from business development and regulatory change.
This role is key to the successful change management within the team and
reports directly to the Regional Chief Risk Officer.
As a senior Risk Professional you will be responsible for managing key EMEA
Risk and Compliance Projects.
Whilst each project will have a Sponsor, you will be responsible for the project
management.
This includes establishing the key objectives and milestones with the Sponsor,
ensuring appropriate tracking of actions against deadlines, management of
dependencies, appropriate resource recommendations and production of
necessary documentation.
This will require a full understanding of the project and its risk and regulatory
objectives. You will be able to draw on internal and external resources and
need to effectively manage and communicate across multiple teams.
With considerable risk audit or related experience, a proven track record of
mature and seasoned judgement and a strong academic background, you will
play a key role in ensuring the development of the Risk and Compliance
culture across the region.
Gaining detailed knowledge through each project, you will represent the
Corporate Risk Management Group both internally and externally, including
with regulators, at the highest levels.
At the heart of the key developments within the team, and by gaining detailed
subject matter knowledge through the execution of the projects, you will be
well placed for career development within the wider Risk & Compliance
functions.
Principal Responsibilities
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Manage projects as allocated by the EMEA Chief Risk Officer,
developing detailed subject matter knowledge through the execution of the
projects.
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Take ownership for the successful completion of projects by encouraging
and influencing all participants.
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Be responsible for defining all aspects of the project including for
example, key success factors, stakeholders, milestones etc.
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Ensure project sponsors are fully aware of progress, key issues and
obstacles to success.
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Collation of views from all relevant parties and presentation to decision
makers.
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Communicating effectively to ensure key stakeholders receive effective
and efficient updates on Projects, and that key project risks and decision
making issues are easily identified.
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Produce any necessary Management Information for specific projects
and Regional oversight, including summary of all key projects in the region.
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Support senior Risk and Compliance Management in the identification,
planning and execution of the Department’s activities.
Keeping up to date with existing/new regulatory developments, with
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responsibility for ensuring projects respond to those changes.
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Act as informal coach to Risk and Compliance Partners on project
management where appropriate.
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Professional representation of Risk and Compliance at examination visits
by NT’s regulators, other 3rd parties and internally to oversight committees
and Boards of Directors.
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Build effective internal and external networks that ensure awareness and
application of project deliverables across the organisation.
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Work to deliver win-win solutions
CORE COMPETENCIES
• Communication/Influencing
• Planning / Organising
• Technical Knowledge including
o Risk and Compliance
• Teamworking
• Problem Solving & Decision Making
Additional COMPETENCIES
• Self Management / Motivation
• Analytical / Intellect
• Commercially Focused
IT Security Consultant (ISO27001, BS25999)
We are currently looking for an experienced consultant to provide on and off-
site consultancy and support to clients in developing and implementing
information security management processes and procedures.
The successful candidate will be required to identify client requirements,
conduct management and technical assessment of compliance and risk, and
work with clients to develop and apply information security processes and
controls to meet the needs of the client, including achieving compliance
and/or certification Information Security standards such as ISO27001, PCI and
BS25999.
RESPONSIBILITIES
* Working as project lead with clients on Information Security projects
* Liaising with client management at all levels, presenting results and co-
ordinating client work and requirements
* Conducting compliance & risk assessments
* Conducting and documenting audits of client compliance to industry
standards
* Documenting project plans, action plans, presentations and project results
for clients
* Define & produce client policies, procedures, processes & other
documentation as required
* Support further business opportunities in future projects
REQUIREMENTS
* Excellent communication and presentation skills at all levels
* Excellent written and documentation skills
* A good understanding and background in IT technologies and practices
* Experience in ISO27001
* Business Continuity
* Ability to work with a degree of independence on client projects with clients
* Good knowledge of Information Security across a range of business as well
as technologies
* Proven experience in building and maintaining exceptional relationships
with Clients
* Good team interaction and interpersonal skills
* Willingness to travel
Information Security Consultant
Salary: 50K + Excellent benefits package
Job type: Permanent
My client is Europe’s leading provider of Information Security Management
Solutions.
They provide a range of services from achieving ISO27001 compliance
/certification for clients to high quality and cost-effective training in
information security management systems, business continuity management,
risk management, PCI DSS, data protection and ISO20000 (ITIL).
THE ROLE
They are currently looking for an experienced consultant to provide on and off-
site consultancy and support to clients in developing and implementing
information security management processes and procedures.
The successful candidate will be required to identify client requirements,
conduct management and technical assessment of compliance and risk, and
work with clients to develop and apply information security processes and
controls to meet the needs of the client, including achieving compliance
and/or certification Information Security standards such as ISO27001, PCI and
BS25999.
Additionally, the successful candidate will also be required to provide expertise
and support in operational risk, governance, business continuity, data leakage
and privacy.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Working as project lead with clients on Information Security projects
Liaising with client management at all levels, presenting results and co-
ordinating client work and requirements
Conducting compliance & risk assessments
Conducting and documenting audits of client compliance to industry
standards
Documenting project plans, action plans, presentations and project results for
clients
Define & produce client policies, procedures, processes & other
documentation as required
REQUIREMENTS
Excellent communication and presentation skills at all levels
A good understanding and background in IT technologies and practices
Experience in ISO27001
Business Continuity
Ability to work with a degree of independence on client projects with clients
Good knowledge of Information Security across a range of business as well as
technologies
Proven experience in building and maintaining exceptional relationships with
Clients
Willingness to travel
In addition, experience in the following would be desirable:
ISO27001 lead audit training
CISSP
Policy Authoring
Knowledge of ITIL / ISO20000, PCI DSS, ISO25999
37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Information Systems Security Manager
Location: Pennsylvania
Compensation: $100,000 to $200,000
Executive Job Description: Information Systems Security Manager
Basic Responsibilities
To take responsibility for the ongoing development, implementation,
documentation and auditing of Information Security Plan for all companies
and sites.
Be the liaison between the company and the US Government Security
Agencies with regard to the technical aspects of the security plans as relates to
Information and Communications systems.
-To co-ordinate I.T activities across all USA, subsidiary, company sites.
-Will need to work closely with the company subsidiary Facilities Security
Officers
-Will need to, work closely, with I.T Managers and I.T personnel, at all U.S
sites.
-Publish a Quarterly Audit Summary Report detailing security related
activities, audits and incidents.
Plan and other security documents and agreements including:
Develop, document and maintain an I.T Security plan detailing
Network and systems configurations
Data classification levels and the formal procedures required to grant user
access to such data.
Maintain a catalogue of actual and perceived threats, with risk assessments,
required incident response and corrective actions.
A certification that all computer systems comply with the requirements of the
protection level and levels of concern.
Develop, document and present Information Systems security education,
awareness and training activities for management and Information Systems
support personnel and users.
The candidate will have been responsible for or part of the Compliance based
I.T Security function in a corporate manufacturing business.
Java developer for risk management systems
This hugely prestigious Tier 1 Bank is seeking a computing guru (Java) to
work in a fast-paced environment among highly academic and credible
individuals.
You will have a proven track record as a senior hands-on developer and will be
comfortable combining hands-on technical and team leadership of the multi-
tier Risk systems.
The role will involve close interaction with the global GUI team and other
business teams throughout the bank and end users - the traders - as new
efforts are designed, developed, tested and rolled out.
Though knowledge of equity derivatives risk management is preferred,
applications from candidates with the skill sets described below, keen to learn
about this exciting growth area and looking to make a career move into a more
business-focused role are welcome. The successful risk systems technologist
(Java) will exhibit the following talents;
Experience in building multi-tier Java systems
Experience in working in a Front Office environment
Excellent communication skills
C#/C++ experience is beneficial
Experience in Front Office risk management systems is beneficial
Experience in interests rates market data is preferred but not essential
Knowledge of equity derivatives risk management is preferred but not
essential.
Above all, raw talent and exceptional C# programming and team lead skills are
a must. This is a client facing role and frequent interaction with business users
and technologists across the firm will be required, therefore you must have
excellent communication skills.
Market Risk, Credit Risk and Operational Risk - Banking and
Insurance - Global Consultancy
Location: UK-London
Compensation: £45k - £120k base + benefits
Position Type: Permanent
Employment type: Full time
Our client is one of the most prestigious management consultancies in the
world and they are seeking to hire a number of Risk Management experts
(Operational Risk, Credit Risk, Market Risk, IT Risk).
FS is split into 3 sub-industry sectors:
1.Capital Markets/Investment Banking
2.Retail Banking
3. Insurance
We are looking for candidates with one of more of the following:
• Analytical skills and knowledge of quantitative risk management approach,
eg, economic capital, operational, credit and market risk
• Enterprise Risk Management
Experience of: internal audit, IIA, COSO, data analytics, computer assisted
audit techniques (CAATs), continuous control monitoring (CCM), financial
statements, SOX, 404, internal controls, financial reporting, fraud and IFRS
• Asset Management Risk
• Experience within Financial Services and Regulatory and Risk Management
• Exposure to FSA
• Market risk modelling (VaR modeling, Stress Testing, Back Testing, risk
sensitivities and scenario analysis) and / or knowledge of Asset and Liability
modeling
• Basel II Internal Ratings Based approach (IRB) and its implementation
• Liquidity management – Stress Testing, VaR and ICAAPs
• Derivatives – OTC derivatives, Credit Derivatives, Exchange-Traded
Derivatives, CDO’s, CMO’s, Options, Futures, Swaps
• Prudential regulation
• Basel II
• Solvency II
• Expert is either Operational Risk, Marketing Risk, or Credit Risk
• IT Risk Management & IT governance
• Credit Risk - risk parameters, quantifying exposures or losses, and modeling
economic capital
This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to the future growth of a practice
and work with a broad range of clients in Financial Services for one of the
world's leading management consultancies.
It also offers the opportunity for candidates to work at a senior level with
leading banks and insurance firms with exposure to front office thus
accelerating your career in this sector.
We have over 40 roles in ALM, Capital Mgt, Basel II, Operational Risk, Credit
Risk. Market Risk, Solvency II, Liquidity and Risk Technology
Risk Business Analyst
Type: Full-time
Experience: Mid-Senior level
Industries: Financial Services
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The Business Analysis team is responsible for analyzing business users’
requirements and presenting these in a detailed form to either an in-house
development team or an external 3rd party software house.
The team member will be involved in development projects from inception
through to QA and user training.
Skills
REQUIRED SKILLS
Business Analyst responsibilities include:
• Liaison with Business users to prepare Functional specifications
• Generate project management documents
• Preparing high-level user requirements to assist in preparation of Project
Initiation Documents
• Translation of business requirements and functional needs into business /
reporting and system specifications
• Ensuring technical specifications meet the stated needs of the business
• Authoring of User Guides for in-house developed systems
• Provide User Training for in-house developed systems
• Participate in testing/QA activities with the QA team
• Having an awareness of the IT Architecture Group’s strategic aims
• Liaison with the PMO for project reporting etc
• Liaison with the other Controls, Support and Infrastructure teams
QUALIFICATIONS
• Strong knowledge of Risk with a an emphasis on Market Risk
• Understands VaR, greeks, risk measures
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• Good knowledge of Credit risk concepts, capital markets, brokerage,
financial services industry
• Experience in implementing Risk management systems
• Experience in requirements gathering, designing, testing, and deploying
technology solutions within a risk management area
• Excels at multitasking with unwavering attention to details
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Ability to handle diverse workload, tight schedules and endurance to survive
and deliver in a fast-paced, demanding environment
• Excellent communication, presentation, interpersonal, and organizational
skills
• Bachelor's degree. MBA a big plus.
