Manager of Non-Financial Risk – Asset Management, Private Markets in Edinburgh

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The Manager of Non-Financial Risk in Asset Management, Private Markets is responsible for supporting the Head of Non-Financial Risk to execute the overall vision, strategy and direction of Non-Financial Risk across the Private Markets business area within Asset Management. This role reports to the Head of Non-Financial Risk who ultimately supports the CRO in meeting their non-financial risk responsibilities as an SMF 4.

This role engages and supports all the Private Markets business area globally as directed by the Head of. This role supports the Head of in engaging the M&G plc Central Non-Financial Risk department to provide meaningful non-financial risk specialist services to the Private Markets business area, such as (but not limited to) 2LOD Data Protection and Privacy, Assurance and Monitoring activities and Third Party specialist expertise.

This role is an experienced business risk partner to the Private Markets business area and is required to engage with mid to senior level stakeholders on priority risk management matters.

• Governance and reporting: Support the Head of in establishing and maintaining a robust Non-Financial Risk Governance model with a core focus on Private Markets. Support the Head of in designing, implementing and embedding best-in-class risk reports on non-financial risk matters in the Private Markets business area without duplication of risk reports already submitted by 1b / other teams. This includes automation of risk analysis where possible. Collaborate with Private Markets 1b to design and implement best-in-class risk reports as first line risk responsibilities. Support the Head of in reviewing, challenging and provision of second line risk opinions (where required for material risk matters) for Private Markets. Embed within the Private Markets Governance model by attending all core meetings, working groups and committees as a trusted and valued business risk partner.
• Non-Financial Risk Framework: Support the Head of in the production, establishment and maintenance of all Risk Framework documentation on Non-Financial Risk matters with particular focus on Private Markets. This includes (but not limited to): Risk Management Framework, Risk Appetite Statement, Risk Policies, Risk Taxonomy, Business Standards, Procedural Documentation (while business standards and procedural documentation is not necessarily owned in second line, the NFR team oversees the governance of these), RCSA methodology. Design, implement and embed key mandatory training to support the Private Markets business in conducting its non-financial risk responsibilities. Support the Head of in the design, implementation and embedding of risk systems in Private Markets (in collaboration with Private Markets 1b teams).
• ICARA, MIFIDPRU 8 (prev. Pillar III), wind down, emerging and transformation risk: Support the ICARA process from a 2LOD Private Markets perspective regarding top risk identification / material harms assessments, scenario identification, development, generation and assessment of capital requirements. Whilst 1LOD will conduct the work, be a 2LOD business risk partner in providing insights, reviews and challenges to support these activities.
• Deep dives, thematic reviews: Embed the Deep Dive and Thematic Review approach taken by the Non-Financial Risk team within Private Markets business area. Identify the key deep dives, thematic reviews and assurance reviews to be undertaken in the Private Markets business. Collaborate with internal audit and other assurance / governance teams to follow an Integrated Assurance Review approach– including the identification of pervasive themes in Private Markets. Review and challenge the results of all deep dives, thematic and assurance reviews undertaken in non-financial risk for the Private Markets business.
• RCSA cycle (incl. business value chain implementation): Review, challenge and advise on the RCSA setup and design in the Private Markets business. Monitor, review and challenge the RCSA cycle undertaken by Private Markets first line as a trusted business partner. Provide advisory support where needed. Conduct monitoring around the Private Markets RCSA cycle to identify key areas of concern, improvements or challenges identified. Provide risk system support (technical advisory) to the Private Markets business.
• Incidents management: Support the Head of in monitoring, reviewing and challenging the incidents management approach taken by the Private Markets business. Monitor, review and challenge the incidents in the business to identify themes, cultural/technical improvements, data quality improvements of cause, event and effect, quality improvements of remedial actions to prevent reoccurrence and treat customers fairly, improvements in compensable events, gaps/improvements in engaging with all technical specialists during incident investigations, and reportable events to regulators.
• Advisory: Provide specialist technical advisory support on non-financial risk matters, for example (but not limited to): supplier / third party governance, operational risk, model risk. Know when to reach out to specific technical specialists in the business to support non-financial risk matters. E.g., supplier / third party risk, cyber risk, data privacy risk.
• RFP / Client due diligence: Support the Head of in providing the RFP / Client due diligence teams for Private Markets products with the appropriate non-financial risk information. Attend meetings with clients / prospective clients to present the non-financial risk approach.
• Team management: Support the Head of in managing the day-to-day responsibilities of the team such as workloads, time management, prioritisation of activities. Support the Head of in growing and developing team careers.

• Essential: Robust / deep knowledge of the asset management business and associated risk regulatory and technical requirements.
• Essential: Strong / robust knowledge of Private Markets.
• General knowledge of team management.

• Essential: Professional degree / qualification in non-financial risk management (or equivalent).
• Membership to key external professional bodies (e.g., IOR, IRM, IA, etc.).

At M&G, we’re committed to helping you thrive and supporting your wellbeing, both at work and beyond. Our UK benefits include: Pension scheme of 18%, with 13% Employer Contributions and 5% Employee Contributions. Share Save and Share Incentive Plan, plus access to financial wellbeing and support services. 38 days annual leave including bank holidays, with the option to purchase up to 5 extra days and flexible Time Off When You Need It policy. Inspiring Families policy with paid parental leave covering maternity, adoption, surrogacy, and paternity leave. Health & Protection cover including Private Healthcare, Critical Illness cover and Life Assurance, with family options.

We have a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture at M&G, underpinned by our policies and networks. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and encourage people returning from career breaks. We are a Disability Confident Leader and welcome candidates with long-term health conditions or neuro-divergent conditions. If you need assistance or an alternative means of applying due to a disability or additional need, please contact us.