A large international bank based in London.
Description
FCA-PRA Regulatory Programme Director responsibilities
* Responsible for bringing the organisation into compliance by driving and delivering the required regulatory change objectives and goals across the banks EMEA entities to the required regulatory standards, within the specified timeframe and to the agreed budget with minimal impact on the business.
* Ensures that the portfolio has appropriate governance, transparency and oversight, establishing the working group, supporting the committee and accountable for the associated reporting through both groups and up to the Board. Must make sure that the rationale, progress, controls, and decision-making are robustly documented and evidenced to withstand review by external Regulatory Authorities.
* Responsible for delivery of desired outcomes and benefits, and reporting to the responsible Senior Managers and Board.
* Lead the management and delivery of milestones reporting into the Prudential Regulation Authority and overseen by the banks Board
* Lead cross-functional EMEA-wide programme team, managing all programme lifecycle activities associated with change that is business driven, frequently long-term, enterprise-wide and high in risk, scope and complexity.
* Accountable for managing the programme lifecycle and budget in line with the banks Methodology, consistently demonstrating ownership of the entire process from beginning to end and ensuring that all benefits and deliverables are aligned with the banks objectives and commensurate with our business profile.
* Influence, motivate and manage diverse teams across the organization, including representatives from a wide variety of departments across a range of corporate grades to ensure timely delivery of required results with least possible impact on the bank's business and customers.
* Plan and drive completion of all outcomes and/or deliverables including the business case, regulatory requirements, programme/project roadmap, benefits baseline, budget, testing, deliverables implementation and handover into business as usual
* Identify and then judge when to escalate risks and issues and their associated mitigation plans to the C-level Sponsors and appropriate committees (SteerCo/ExCo) in order to prevent impact or additional risk.
* Accountable for achieving appropriate governance and transparency, liaising with multiple members of senior management and external parties so that the appropriate oversight is achieved.
* Ensure that all deliverables achieve compliance for the organisation, are firmly within current market practise and can withstand formal regulatory scrutiny.
* Recognize, address and rapidly adapt to ongoing change during the lifecycle. Document internal and external impacts including impact on existing policies and associated procedures, formulate and present suitable mitigation plans and ensure all updates are completed to impacted areas.
Profile
FCA-PRA Regulatory Programme Director Experience and Education
Education & Qualifications
The role requires the candidate to be educated to degree level or equivalent
Industry recognised modern programme and project management qualification such as MSP, PMP or APM preferred
Experience & Knowledge
* Strong change background and experience of programme managing regulatory change
* Working knowledge of the EMEA regulatory requirements, with a focus on risk management, systems and controls
* Proven experience of handling regulatory responses to FCA and PRA including governance, processes, data, policy, compliance requirements, and reporting.
* Prior experience of successfully delivering complex regulatory driven and multi-dimensional transformation and change projects and programmes within financial services to streamline and gain efficiencies.
* Sound understanding of corporate objectives and ability to align change with the business strategy.
* Ability to lead rather than manage, set the vision for the initiative, gain team and organisational buy-in, anticipate and resolve conflict, motivate, negotiate and coach so that project objectives are met.
* Strong, effective communication and interpersonal skills including diplomacy in offering challenge.
* Proven understanding of effective team building and team management skills.
* Practical and willing to get involved in tasks, when necessary, to ensure objectives are achieved.
* Ability to work to multiple deadlines and under pressure.
Job Offer
* Competitive daily rate between £1000 and £1400 on an umbrella basis.
* Opportunity to work on impactful regulatory projects within the financial services industry.
* Collaborative and professional work environment in London.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced FCA-PRA Regulatory Programme Director to make a meaningful impact in London. If you meet the requirements and are ready for the next step in your career, we encourage you to apply today.