Oversee and provide support for regulatory compliance management as an SME
Manage the team of 8
Oversee ongoing testing for key controls
Manage and assist on a set of business governance and control programs requiring coordination across multiple areas and business stakeholders in support of the overall business strategy
Execute governance and control activities in accordance with established standards
Oversee and lead the periodic refresh of RCM controls
Oversee and manage the intake & assessment of risk incidents / potential issues from regulatory impact standpoint
Incident tracking and managing the Issues lifecycle by coordinating with various stakeholders to ensure timely escalation/reporting, remediation, and closure of these issues
Provide subject matter expertise on Business Banking Regulatory Compliance
Manage governance and control testing activities in accordance with established standards and testing programs
Provide specialized business governance and control related advice/support to management / leadership and respective teams for area(s) of specialization
Interprets guidelines, standards, policies, and results of analysis to inform decision making at senior levels
Review processes and controls and “connect the dots” across issues and control deficiencies to increase standardization of solutions, processes and controls
Exercise discretion in managing correspondence, information, and all matters of confidentiality
Keep management informed about the status / progress of testing and completion of testing within assigned timeframes
Foster a positive work environment and manage the team; provide training, coaching and/or guidance to the team members as appropriate
Requirements
Minimum 8+ years related experience
Previous Audit, Regulatory Compliance Testing or 1st Line Controls Testing experience with in-depth knowledge of business processes within Banking industry is considered asset
Detail oriented and strong analytical skills, with experience in collecting and organizing information
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to exercise sound judgement in making decisions
Ability to work independently and collaboratively to build relationships across teams and functions
Proficient knowledge of governance, risk and control procedures, strategies & tactics
Effective time management, multi-tasking and organizational skills to meet tight timelines and adapt to changing priorities
Skill in using MS Office, with advanced proficiency in using Microsoft Excel
A business or finance degree is an asset
Certification(s) relating to Risk or Audit e.g. CRM, CISA, CIA, CPA is an asset.