VP - Business Controls | SCIB in City of London

Overview

Join to apply for the VP – Business Controls | SCIB role at Santander UK. Santanders Corporate & Investment Banking division supports complex corporate and institutional clients with custom wholesale products.

Responsibilities

• Monitoring trading desk activities for market, operational, and conduct risks
• Establishing and executing controls to detect abnormal trading behaviours and mitigate internal fraud
• Overseeing governance bodies and coordinating periodic reporting such as dashboards, KPIs and incidents
• Supporting preparation and facilitation of risk governance forums, including reporting, data gathering, and coordination or responses
• Producing and maintaining the 19 Points of Control (19PoC) framework, ensuring accuracy, timely updates, and alignment with regulatory and internal standards
• Daily monitoring of risk metrics and escalation of breaches
• Producing monthly and quarterly reports for local and global risk forums
• Working closely with compliance, internal audit, risk management, and legal teams to align risk strategies

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role within an investment banking business
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex data and develop actionable insights
• Well‑developed written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex risk information to non‑experts
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy in conducting risk analyses, assessments and preparing reports
• Proficiency in risk management software, statistical analysis tools, and Microsoft Office Suite

Nice to Have

• Extensive experience in operational risk management
• Flexibility to adapt to changing regulatory environments and emerging risks
• Bachelor\’s degree or equivalent in Finance, Business administration, Risk management, or a related field

Location

This role is based at our offices in Triton Square, London, located within easy walking distance from Warren Street and Euston. We offer a hybrid working pattern with expected office attendance of at least 3 days a week.

Benefits

• Eligible for a discretionary performance‑related annual bonus
• 8% of salary into pension (up to 12.5% if contributed)
• 30 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, increasing to 31 days after 5 years, with option to purchase up to 5 contractual days per year
• Company‑funded individual private medical insurance
• Voluntary healthcare benefits at discounted rates (private medical, dental, health assessments)
• Death‑in‑service benefit and income protection insurance, with discounted life assurance and critical illness cover
• Share plans for investing in Santander’s success

How to Apply

If this sounds like a role you’re interested in, then please apply.