Operational Resilience & Chief of Staff Office Specialist

Natixis Corporate & Investment Banking; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading banking institution in London is seeking an Operational Resilience & Chief of Staff Office Specialist. In this role, you will support governance evolution, manage risks, and coordinate departmental initiatives. Strong experience in risk management and governance frameworks is essential. The position offers a dynamic work environment and the opportunity to influence critical business operations.

Qualifications

• Experience in risk management processes.
• Strong understanding of governance frameworks.
• Ability to analyze risk indicators and data.

Responsibilities

• Support the evolution of governance for the UK Branch.
• Facilitate the embedding of resilience frameworks.
• Assess and manage material risks for the London Branch.
• Coordinate initiatives to strengthen operating models.
• Ensure compliance with statutory requirements.

Skills

Risk management

Governance frameworks

Analytical skills

Project management

Job description

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Operational Resilience & Chief of Staff Office Specialist, London

Client:

Natixis Corporate & Investment Banking

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

12.08.2025

Expiry Date:

26.09.2025

Job Description:

Operational Resilience & Chief of Staff Office Specialist

Support the evolution of the Natixis CIB UK Branch governance, along with the coordination and the secretary function of the Risk Board.

Facilitate the embedding of the Natixis CIB UK Resilience Framework into the processes and governance that support and supervise the services and activities operated within the Branch.

Assess how the most material risks for London Branch are being managed, defining and implementing control actions to mitigate those risks. Provide guidance to business lines and departments on the implementation of their control setup.

Work closely with Second Line of Defence teams and assist in applying relevant global and local rules, policies, and standards consistently across all Natixis CIB London Branch.

Coordinate and manage cross-departmental initiatives to improve and strengthen the operating model of the UK Branch.

This role is a First Line of Defence position.

• Analyzing first line risk indicators / data points (KRI, Risk Assessments) to identify trends or areas of potential heightened risks and escalate to senior management where necessary.
• Coordination of monthly control campaigns and associated QA.
• Independently assess, oversee, and challenge the effectiveness of the first line of controls.
• Work closely with CIB supervisors and senior management to ensure remediation plans are created and resources are aligned to address control weaknesses.
• Monitoring of risk events and tracking timely closure across the businesses, with escalation where necessary.

Governance & Supervision

• Ensuring local supervision infrastructures remain compliant with relevant statutory requirements while supporting the establishment of global minimum standards for Natixis.
• Facilitation of key governance forums (UK Risk Board, UK Support & Controls Functions Committee).
• Monitoring indicators to ensure relevant supervisors adhere to supervision requirements, escalating issues as needed.
• Overseeing services provided by intragroup functions, ensuring SLAs are adhered to and reviewed regularly.
• Maintenance of the UK Branch policies & procedures framework.
• Collaborating with Second and Third Lines, as well as Head Office CIB teams.

Other Duties

• Assist in Business Management support for UK Banking business lines.
• Assist in managing the UK Branch resilience framework, including regular assessments and reporting.
• Performing ad hoc project management tasks.

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