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Join a dynamic team at the forefront of risk and compliance innovation within the Commercial & Investment Bank. As a strategic leader, you will shape the future of our control environment and make a meaningful impact on business operations. This role offers the opportunity to collaborate with senior leaders and influence firmwide standards. You will be empowered to drive process efficiency and foster a culture of continuous improvement. Be part of a team where your expertise and insights are valued and make a difference every day.

As a Strategic Leader in the Compliance and Operational Risk Framework Team, you will orchestrate business-as-usual control activities and drive key frameworks within the Commercial & Investment Bank. You will collaborate with senior management and business partners to enhance process efficiency and risk management. In this role, you will foster cross-functional collaboration and continuous improvement. Your contributions will help shape the strategic direction of our control environment and support the delivery of high-quality, reliable processes.

• Lead the implementation and ongoing monitoring of OLO, Tier II, and LRCM Programs within CIB, ensuring alignment with firmwide standards and regulatory requirements
• Collaborate with Firmwide OLO Legal and Central Teams and CIB Control Managers to maintain high-quality processes and effective risk oversight
• Drive and influence the framework and strategy for OLO, Tier II, and LRCM, enabling effective management and monitoring in partnership with business teams
• Foster collaboration and communication across CIB businesses and functions to enhance operational efficiency
• Ensure continuous improvement of framework-related processes and tools, focusing on strategic monitoring and oversight
• Influence updates to firmwide standards and procedures for CIB, providing training and subject matter expertise to Control Managers
• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration to enhance efficiencies, best practices, and strategic risk management
• Deliver executive reporting and analytics, identifying trends and insights to support strategic decisions
• Ensure data quality and reliability in all reporting activities
• Manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment with strong organizational skills
• Create impactful executive presentations using Microsoft Office Suite

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience with 8 years of financial services experience in controls, audit, quality assurance, risk management, regulation, or compliance
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, able to influence and engage executive audiences
• Strong process analysis and control design acumen
• Proven project management skills with experience leading strategic initiatives in large organizations
• Ability to analyze complex issues, recommend solutions, and communicate effectively
• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple priorities
• Disciplined approach to process and control improvement, focusing on monitoring and oversight
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio)
• Experience delivering executive-level reporting and analytics

• Solid understanding of CIB products, including Markets, Payments, Banking, and Securities Services
• Experience in a legal or regulatory function, or formal legal training
• Effective mentoring and team development skills
• Experience in a leadership or managerial role
• Familiarity with strategic risk management practices
• Knowledge of best practices in control frameworks
• Experience facilitating cross-functional collaboration