Framework Adherence & QA, Associate

Role Description

The purpose of the Non-Financial Risk Management (NFRM) function is to ensure that the banks Non-Financial Risk (NFR) exposure is adequately managed in-line with the group wide risk appetite and NFRM framework. To achieve this the NFRM function requires:

• Risk Managers with experience, seniority and tools to assess complex risks and intervene where they lie outside the banks risk appetite
• A comprehensive, integrated, simple and easy to use NFR Framework with supporting technology that assists risk identification, assessment and remediation
• Strong understanding of the businesses combined with regular engagement which would allow NFRM to provide support, review and challenge in line with the 3 Lines of Defence Model
• Close coordination with all 2nd Line of Defence (LoD) Risk Type Controllers to facilitate the production of a holistic view of NFR
• Proper consideration of emerging risks, rather than just current issues
• Effective governance combined with supporting MI that facilitates decision-making

NFRM is a matrix organization with business/region and functional specialist axes

Your key responsibilities

This role in the NFR Mumbai Risk Centres QA team will be expected to effectively perform 2nd LoD responsibilities such as:

• Execute quality assurance processes to ensure NFRM consistently meet NFR quality standards set by the Bank
• Execute quality assurance processes to help functions ensure they meet NFR quality standards set by the Bank i.e. provide data insights to Framework Adherence
• Leverage quality assurance outcomes to identify opportunities that improve operating and design efficiencies standards; processes; tooling etc
• Execute quality assurance processes that improve the quality, value and consistency of risk management focus

Your skills and experience

• A robust understanding of Non-Financial Risk Management principles and practices
• Demonstrable experience of developing strong working relationships with business areas to facilitate successful risk management within the 3 LoD model
• Advanced user of MS Excel / Access database with experience of data aggregation and manipulation to produce meaningful MI
• Worked with Senior Stakeholders within a high pressure dynamic environment