Duties and responsibilities:

• To execute 1LOD preventative and detective controls 
• To perform suitability and cross-border group controls and report accordingly to Group functions 
• To prepare agenda, pack  and minutes for Quarterly Joint Operating Committee and Monthly Operational Risk Committee 
• To test changes for Avaloq and Nepal releases 
• To assist with the RCSA process 
• Act as initial point of contact for Gibraltar raised Operational Risk issues 
• To act as cover for Product Risk Specialist 

Competencies:

• Detailed-oriented, possessing strong analytical skills  
• Problem solving mindset, ability to take initiative to resolve issues  
• Attention to detail, timeliness, and high productivity while working under pressure to meet deadlines  
• Ability to multi-task and prioritise work, as well as being able to stop / start tasks when reprioritised   
• Proactive, keen to learn and take on new responsibility   
• Ability to suggest and implement process improvements 
• Articulate in written and verbal communication  
• Strong interpersonal skills – and ability to build trusted relationships and work collaboratively 
• Strong IT skills; learn to use multiple systems interchangeably for the completion of everyday tasks and proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Visio and Outlook)

Expected requirements:

• CISI Level 4 or Level 6, strongly desirable 
• University degree is desirable 
• Knowledge of the banking industry and relevant regulatory requirements / expectations 
• Experience in risk management 
• Experience working within private banking – ideally in a small to mid-sized organisation and/or a non-UK or Gibraltar headquartered organisation operating in the UK or Gibraltar would be particularly valuable 
• In-depth knowledge of outsourcing arrangements