UK IB Governance & Controls

Your field of responsibility

This role is strategic, dynamic and creative with a breadth of responsibility supporting the Head of UK IB Control Assurance & CSAG London Branch Chief Operating Officer in ensuring business divisions have appropriate focus on legal entity requirements. The core focus is on providing controls and governance leadership support to ensure a consistent control framework is applied, driving standard methodology and meeting regulatory expectations. Key responsibilities focus on:

• Assisting with the effective operation of the London Branch Management Committee, UK IB Booking Model Oversight Committee, UK IB Operating Committee and UK IB Policies Committee, alongside wider entity MI and communications.
• Supporting ongoing controls monitoring activities, including the RCSA process for the UK IB legal entities and the associated top risk and remediation reporting, as well as broader Internal Controls reporting.
• Support the UK IB entity COOs on issues that span all 3 UK IB entities to agree a coordinated approach to apply consistent control standards, meet regulatory expectations and align to standard methodologies e.g. common issue identification and monitoring through the UKIB OpCo.
• Assist with UK IB governance reporting of UK IB Audit, RCSA and Regulatory issues (captured in MICOS) to ensure that thematic issues are identified and issues are appropriately prioritized by business divisions and corporate functions through (including OpRisk Incidents).

Your future colleagues

We are a department which values Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) and is committed to realizing the firm’s D&I ambition which is an integral part of our global cultural values. 

Remote Working? N/A - pending TWWW agreement 

Your skills and experience

We are looking for:

• Preferred background within Big 6 Consulting, Audit, Risk or COO function
• Proven experience of effectively coordinating with a range of senior partners
• Outstanding written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills. Presentation experience including tailoring messaging and presentation style based on audience
• Previous experience and knowledge of operating front to back across the organisation with industry read-across capabilities and experience
• Proven understanding of Front Office, Risk, Finance, and detailed Compliance knowledge. An ability to proactively identify and manage operational risk, financial and controls issues
• A proven ability to understand front to back flows and compare landscapes internally and versus both peer and regulatory expectations, accessing industry peers and regulatory contacts as needed.
• Dedication to fostering an inclusive culture and value diverse perspectives

Your new employer

Find a new home for your skills, ideas, and ambitions. Credit Suisse offers you the ideal environment to progress your career, attractive benefits and excellent training.

We are a leading wealth manager with strong global investment banking capabilities founded in 1856. Headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, and with more than 45,000 employees from over 150 nations, we are always looking for motivated individuals to help us shape the future for our clients.

Credit Suisse is committed to providing equal employment opportunities, regardless of ethnicity, nationality, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, civil partnership, marital or family status, pregnancy, disability or any other status that is protected as a matter of local law.

Credit Suisse is an equal opportunity employer. Welcoming diversity gives us a competitive advantage in the global marketplace and drives our success. We are committed to building a culture of inclusion with a deep sense of belonging for all of us. We will consider flexible working opportunities where possible. Our bank provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities, as well as those with other needs or beliefs as may be protected under applicable local law. If you require assistance during the recruitment process, please let your recruiter know.

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