job descriptions

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