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Business Unit / Team: Chief Operating Office Salary range: £38,400 - £54,000 per annum DOE red-hot benefits Location: Remote, UK Flexible Get out of your comfort zone. Live a life more Virgin. Our Team Within this fast-paced area of the business - Technology Control, we're passionate about installing sustainable disciplines so that things are done in a controlled manner and risk is minimized. This directly helps ensure safe delivery that protects our customers and shareholders. As a risk SME you'll join an exciting team who are passionate about making our Customers Happier about Money. What you'll be doing Contributing to the effective management of the control environment across all areas of the business and ensure that control frameworks are being implemented and managed efficiently Supporting the business to monitor and addresses any operational control weaknesses arising Providing counsel to risk & control representatives on their analysis of the risk profile across their function and its appropriate escalation Supporting the provision of advice and guidance materials (sourced from multiple contributors (e.g., 2LOD risk or 3LOD Internal Audit) to front line teams Support the team in the translation of Risk methodologies and frameworks (e.g., Risk Management Framework, Policy Management Framework and associated Policy Standards/Controls) Developing, supporting and raising capability (knowledge, skills and competence) of risk & control functional colleagues through coaching and development activities. Maintaining relationships and escalating risks and issues which are not managed within agreed tolerances, typically working in partnership with the Controls Office Risk & Control Manager We need you to have Worked within a Financial Services (FS) risk or audit role. Experience of successfully building effective working relationships with a variety of stakeholders at levels A good understanding of risk and control frameworks and risk management principles Understanding of risk management Policy Standards, risk frameworks and methodologies Experience of facilitating conversations and meetings with the confidence to positively challenge and influence. It's a bonus if you have but not essential Good knowledge of the regulatory environment facing the FS sector A recognised risk or audit qualification(s) (e.g., Institute of Risk Management) Red Hot Rewards Generous holidays - 38.5 days annual leave (including bank holidays and prorated if PartTime) plus the option to buy more Up to five extra paid well-being days per year 20 weeks paid, gender-neutral family leave (52 weeks in total) for expectant parents and those looking to adopt Market-leading pension Free private medical cover, income protection and life assurance Flexible benefits include Cycle to Work, wellness and health assessments, and critical illness Ability to work anywhere in the UK (where the role allows) And there's no waiting around, you'll enjoy these benefits from day one. Feeling insatiably curious about this role? Apply as soon as you can. If we're lucky to receive a lot of interest, we may close the advert early and would hate you to miss out. We're all about helping you Live a Life More Virgin, so happy to talk flexible working with you. Say hello to Virgin Money We're making great strides towards achieving our ambition of becoming the UK's best digital bank. As a full-service digital bank with a heritage stretching back over 180 years, were a workforce to be reckoned with. We're putting the full power of our experience behind disruptive ideas that reinvent the role a bank plays in people's lives. We strive to create positive experiences for our millions of customers and our purpose, Making You Happier About Money', underpins everything we do. We believe in doing banking differently, innovating and working together to make a real difference. Join us and Live a Life More Virgin that empowers you with choice and flexibility in how you work. Be yourself at Virgin Money Our purpose is to make people happier about money, this means seeing and feeling the world as our customers do by creating a workforce that reflects the rich diversity of our customers and communities. We're committed to creating an inclusive culture where colleagues feel safe and inspired to contribute, speak up and be heard. As a Disability Confident Leader, we're committed to removing any obstacles to inclusion. If you need any reasonable adjustments or support making your application, contact our Talent Acquisition team Now the legal bit Living A Life More Virgin allows our colleagues to be based anywhere in the UK (if the role allows it), but we'll need you to confirm you have the right to work in the UK. If you're successful in securing a role with us, there are some checks you need to complete before starting. These include credit and criminal record checks and three years' worth of satisfactory references. If the role is part of the Senior Manager Regime and Certification Regime, it requires enhanced pre-employment checks - we'll ask for six years of regulatory references, and once in the role, you'll be subject to periodic employment checks.
The energy of a newsroom, the pace of a trading floor, the buzz of a recent tech breakthrough; we work hard, and we work fast - while keeping up the quality and accuracy we're known for. It's what keeps us inventing and reinventing, all the time. Our culture is wide open, just like our spaces. We bring out the best in each other through collaboration. Through our countless volunteer projects, we also help network with the communities around us, too. You can do amazing work here. Work you couldn't do anywhere else. It's up to you to make it happen. What's the role? Bloomberg's Chief Risk Office (CRO) Department plays a critical role in supporting our businesses and operations around the world. We move quickly and thoughtfully to help address the risks that are inherent with being the world's leading financial news and information company. Our team is made up of talented and hardworking professionals who think creatively and work collaboratively in an open environment to deliver results, drive innovation, and solve difficult problems. Diversity and inclusion are essential to our success, and we strive to maintain an environment where our employees are empowered to make an impact. We also recognize the value of diversity and inclusion in cultivating a supportive workplace and the importance of giving back to our communities. The CRO team provides coverage of both Bloomberg's regulated entities and products, and Bloomberg's non-regulated products and services. Our focus is to address risks and related issues by providing risk management as a service, focusing on providing and delivering value to help businesses and departments thoughtfully incorporate risk into decision making. The CRO collaborates with other functions, including Legal and Compliance, Finance, Operational Resilience, and Internal Audit, to provide centralized risk frameworks, processes, tools, training and advisory services to businesses and departments. In addition, we are responsible for risk reporting to firm-wide partners and senior management. In an increasingly regulated global economic environment, we are looking to grow our team, seeking highly experienced Risk professionals. We'll trust you to: Monitor and analyse risks within our Engineering departments , applying good judgement when evaluating both the risk and controls framework Work closely with Engineering stakeholders to conduct an in-depth analysis of key processes, which may include documentation of process flows, policy & procedure review, and stakeholder interviews Operate as an educator and partner by facilitating First Line of Defense (FLOD) risk execution and partnering on Risk Control Self-Assessment (RCSA) training efforts Successfully challenge FLOD on the identification and mitigation of risks, and the adequacy of controls Socialize gaps resulting from risk assessments with relevant colleagues and assist with remediation of gaps Support the design and build of an enhanced RCSA process including enhanced data collection and reporting Monitor and analyze risk data and metrics to identify trends, patterns, and areas for improvement Collaborate with cross functional teams to implement risk mitigation measures Provide subject matter expertise and knowledge of relevant risk trends Seek to ensure the integrity, completeness, accuracy, and timeliness of risk data, in addition to driving risk programs Stay informed on risk industry and educational/development opportunities Use Governance Risk and Compliance (GRC) tools to evidence risk management, monitoring, measurement, and reporting within the division Follow up on gaps, Incidents and Remediation plans that require actions for respective business units Please note we use years of experience as a guide but we certainly will consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary for the role. You'll need to have: 10 years experience in risk management with a focus in technology and security risk management Bachelor's Degree or higher in Information Systems, Computer Science, or related discipline Good understanding of all aspects of technology: infrastructure (networks, databases, application, APIs), information security, software development, identify and access management. Understanding of financial markets Great collaboration skills to guide organizational change and partner with both senior management and staff Proven intellectual curiosity through professional training, advanced degree or professional impact Understanding of industry best practices like NIST CSF or CIS and other risk management frameworks, such as COSO Prior experience in either a 1st or 2nd line of defence capacity Self-starter, with the ability to work independently with minimal guidance and a positive work attitude Excellent time management skills and ability to deliver work on assigned schedules -Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to act decisively and independently to resolve sophisticated issues Ability to simplify difficult concepts and challenges Excellent oral and written communication skills and efficiency of operating across a multitude of levels Enthusiastic, self-motivated, and able to thrive in a dynamic, fast paced environment We'd love to see: Individuals who are passionate about all things Risk and are genuinely excited about helping to build a best-in-class program Someone who is operating at a Senior Vice President level or equivalent at their current firm Relevant certification or industry accreditation (CRISC, CISSP,CISM etc.) Does this sound like you? Apply if you think we're a good match. We'll get in touch to let you know that the next steps are, but in the meantime feel free to have a look at: https://company/whatwe-do/ Bloomberg is committed to diversity. It drives our innovation. At Bloomberg, you'll have the opportunity to go above and beyond and to take risks. You'll be a part of an organisation that is entering new markets, launching new ventures, and pushing boundaries. Our ever-expanding array of technology, data, news, and media services champions innovation and empowers clients -- and offers nearly limitless opportunities for career growth. Bloomberg is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, ancestry, colour, gender identity or expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, marital status, national or ethnic origin, race, religion or belief, sex, sexu