Location: LONDON, LONDON, United Kingdom

Join our Control Management team as a Vice President within Securities Services. In this dynamic role, you will be at the forefront of managing the risk and control framework for primarily our in-business CDO ( Chief Data Office) and providing Business Control Management support for our Product Development and in-business CDAO partners.  As a key member of the Control Management team, you will help shape and drive the risk and control culture within the Front Office.

 

As a Securities Services in-business CDO (Chief Data Office) Business Controls Management Vice President within the in-business CDO Business Control Management team, you will serve as a trusted advisor, helping the business manage its risk and controls. You will collaborate  closely  across the Controls organization and with the 2nd and 3rd Lines of Defence, primarily partnering with the in-business CDO and team to navigate the control environment.  

You will play a vital role in supporting the end-to-end operating model, identifying key risk areas, assessing necessary controls, and managing risk events to determine impact and root cause, ensuring alignment with firmwide standards. Collaboration across various Securities Services products is essential to deliver a cohesive service offering and support risk mitigation activities, including oversight of issue and action plans.

 

 Job responsibilities

 

•  Support the end-to-end risk and control framework for in-business CDO, including oversight of data governance, data lineage, data use and ensuring adherence to Operational Risk and CORE Standards.
• Identify key risk areas within the operating model and assess the effectiveness of existing controls.
• Collaborate across Securities Services Control Management to ensure a unified and consistent approach to risk and control management.
• Support risk mitigation activities, including oversight and tracking of issues and action plans to resolution.
• Partner with various departments, including in-business CDAO, Product, Data Owners, Operations, Compliance, CIB Control Partners and Audit, to ensure a consistent and integrated approach to control management.
• Lead or support the investigation and resolution of risk events, including root cause analysis and implementation of corrective actions.
• Proactively identify opportunities to enhance processes, controls, and risk management practices, driving a culture of continuous improvement.
• Prepare and deliver clear, concise risk and control reporting when necessary to senior management and relevant stakeholders.
• Stay informed of relevant regulatory developments and ensure controls remain effective and compliant with evolving requirements.
• Promote risk and control awareness across the business through engagement, guidance, and sharing of best practices.

 

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

 

• Experience in one or more of the following areas: Controls, Business Management, Regulatory Affairs, Legal, Compliance or Business Controls, with a focus on risk and control management. 
• Experience working with datafocused functions (e.g. Chief Data Office, Data Governance, Data Solutions or Analytics teams), or a demonstrated understanding of data operating models and associated risks
• Demonstrated interest in and exposure to effective risk management practices, with a solid understanding of the three lines of defense model.
• Foundational knowledge of the Securities Services business and its key products and processes.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess complex issues and recommend practical solutions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams and with stakeholders at all levels.
• Proactive and self-motivated, with a commitment to continuous learning and improvement.
• Comfortable managing from a conceptual idea through to practical implementation.
• Proven ability to work independently and as part of a team, fostering a collaborative environment.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills to prioritize and execute tasks effectively.

Shape risk and control management for data and product teams in Securities Services, partnering across the front office and controls.