Controls Lifecycle Lead

Group Controls Office (GCO) – Controls Lifecycle Lead (RtB), AVP

Job Title: Group Controls Office (GCO) – Controls Lifecycle Lead (RtB)

Location: Mumbai, India

Corporate Title: Assistant Vice-President

Role Description

• The Group Controls Office (GCO) is mandated to improve group-wide coordination and drive consistent standards and best practice across divisional and functional risk and control processes in the first line of defence (1LoD). In this role, the GCO works in close partnership with other 1LoD businesses and infrastructure functions including their divisional control offices (DCOs) as well as the second line of defence (2LoD), to deliver a set of services focussed on embedding in BAU the capabilities that drive effective and sustainable control environment outcomes across the Group.
• The GCO has Run the Bank (RtB) and Change the Bank (CtB) responsibilities. Your role will have key accountability for delivering the Controls Inventory related RtB activities

What we'll offer you

As part of our flexible scheme, here are just some of the benefits that you'll enjoy

• Best in class leave policy
• Gender neutral parental leaves
• 100% reimbursement under childcare assistance benefit (gender neutral)
• Sponsorship for Industry relevant certifications and education
• Employee Assistance Program for you and your family members
• Comprehensive Hospitalization Insurance for you and your dependents
• Accident and Term life Insurance
• Complementary Health screening for 35 yrs. and above

Your key responsibilities

• Design and execute reporting relating to controls and findings or form requirements for platform reporting teams to execute
• Operate as a SME on the operation of controls and findings related Bank systems
• Operate as a SME on the Framework Procedures operated by 1LoD and 2LoD relating to controls and findings
• Act as a contact point for controls and findings related queries from the Group Divisional Control Office (DCO) and Risk Type Head (RTH) Teams.
• Manage senior stakeholders across different regions and teams to align expectations, escalate issues & risks and provide updates on activity status.
• Challenge status-quo, identify, and address any process and operating model improvements
• Work with delivery partners to deliver change to Controls and Findings related platforms by articulating business requirements.

Your skills and experience

• Strong analytical skills - ability to think abstractly and conceptualize complex process flows and/or requirements whilst demonstrating ownership with the ability to operate in a flexible, dynamic environment where creative and strategic thinking along with quick decision making are required in driving solution, initiatives, and projects.
• Experience working in a Controls related environment, preferably in an Investment/ Corporate Banking setting
• Strong problem-solving skills and a desire to innovate with strong proficiency using Microsoft Office products for Windows including Word, Excel (expert level) and SharePoint.
• University degree, preferably in quantitative/science-related discipline or finance, business economics, Economics, Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems.
• Proven agile experience as Product Owner / Product Manager and having an experience in BCS / ServiceNow IRM being advantageous.
• Working knowledge of Operational risk management principles and the regulatory environment within financial institutions
• Highly proficient in spoken and written English.

How we'll support you

• Training and development to help you excel in your career
• Coaching and support from experts in your team
• A culture of continuous learning to aid progression
• A range of flexible benefits that you can tailor to suit your needs

About us and our teams

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We welcome applications from all people and promote a positive, fair and inclusive work environment.