Strategic Operations & Governance Lead

UBS; Saint Helier; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

UBS in Jersey seeks a senior governance leader to drive oversight across the Group Managed Business, coordinating committees, risk assessments and control monitoring. You will interpret and present MI, challenge executives and align on strategic initiatives with HR, Legal, Compliance, Finance and IT.

You will lead governance programmes, regulatory deliverables and audits, partnering with senior stakeholders across Operations, Risk, Treasury and Technology to deliver change while maintaining risk

Qualifications

• 8+ years of banking experience with understanding of business models.
• Proven track record in COO-type functions.
• Strong networks across the Group, with the ability to engage key stakeholders.
• Experience leading teams and delivering change or transformation initiatives.
• Exceptional organisational skills across functions and priorities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience producing management information, operational reporting and risk-based analysis for senior stakeholders.
• Strong commercial, financial and analytical skills with ability to provide insight and decision making.
• Experience supporting regulatory, audit or control-related activities.
• Degree in business, finance or related field, or equivalent.
• Adaptability to learn new tools, processes or business activities.
• Solution-oriented approach and sound judgment regarding AI in workflows.
• Validating outputs and aligning with policies, risk standards and ethical use

Responsibilities

• Support senior management governance, oversight and control responsibilities by leading governance activities, coordinate management committees, risk assessments and control effectiveness monitoring.
• Own the preparation, interpretation and presentation of management information, financial performance & risk metrics, providing insight and challenge to support executive decision-making.
• Lead the coordination and delivery of strategic initiatives, governance programmes, regulatory deliverables and audit activities, ensuring alignment with business objectives and risk appetite.
• Partner with stakeholders, work with HR, Legal, Compliance, Business Risk, Finance and IT to align on priorities and outcomes.
• Provide oversight of internal and external outsourcing governance frameworks, ensuring effective supervision arrangements and regulatory compliance.
• Support the priorities and strategic goals of the business and key initiatives.
• Drive effective collaboration with stakeholders across Business Divisions and Group Functions.
• Champion opportunities to adopt best practices and assist in identifying and enhancing processes and procedures.
• Oversee issue management, support investigations and actions which manage risk to the business.
• Oversee intra and end of day control reporting and risk limits, ensuring accuracy and resolution is completed on a timely basis.

Skills

Banking experience

Governance & risk

Strategy delivery

Stakeholder engagement

Change management

Regulatory knowledge

Strong communication

Analytical skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/finance

Job description

UBS in Jersey seeks a senior governance leader to drive oversight across the Group Managed Business, coordinating committees, risk assessments and control monitoring. You will interpret and present MI, challenge executives and align on strategic initiatives with HR, Legal, Compliance, Finance and IT.

You will lead governance programmes, regulatory deliverables and audits, partnering with senior stakeholders across Operations, Risk, Treasury and Technology to deliver change while maintaining risk