VP - Business Controls | SCIB

VP – Business Controls | SCIB

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Country: United Kingdom.

Overview

Business Controls Unit (BCU) covers Non‑Financial Risk Management and regulatory compliance within an Investment Banking business supporting both Markets and Banking Products.

Responsibilities

• Supporting effective Markets & Banking business supervision and ongoing enhancements in line with industry best practice.
• Establishing and executing controls to detect abnormal trading behaviours and mitigate internal fraud.
• Supporting robust business governance and reporting requirements, including coordinating periodic reporting such as dashboards, KPIs and incident management.
• Daily monitoring and management of risk metrics and escalation of breaches.
• Producing monthly and quarterly reports for local and global risk forums.
• Supporting the automation and digitalisation of processes and reporting utilising latest industry tooling and technologies.
• UK representative on global business & COO initiatives.
• Partnering effectively with stakeholders globally, at all levels across the three lines of defence.

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.
• Experience in automation and digitalisation of complex processes, reporting and MI capabilities.
• Proficiency in risk management software, statistical analysis tools, and Microsoft Office Suite.

Nice to have

• Good experience in operational risk management, working in a hands on, fast paced environment.
• 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.

Benefits & Working pattern

• Competitive salary with discretionary performance‑related annual bonus.
• 8% of salary into pension, with up to 12.5% contribution if you contribute as well.
• 30 days holiday plus bank holidays, increasing to 31 days after 5 years service.
• Company funded private medical insurance.
• Voluntary healthcare benefits at discounted rates (private medical insurance for family, dental insurance, health assessments).
• Protection for you and your family (death‑in‑service benefit, income protection).
• Share plans.

Role based at Triton Square, London. Hybrid working pattern – expected office attendance at least 3 days a week (pro‑rata for part‑time).

Inclusion: We celebrate diversity and welcome colleagues of all backgrounds.