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Company: WhatJobs
Region: Basel , Basel-City
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Monzo Europe is an Irish-based subsidiary of the Monzo Group which will, upon authorisation, be the base for Monzos expansion as a bank into the European Union. We are looking for an experienced Head of Enterprise Risk Management to lead the development, implementation, and oversight of the Enterprise risk Management framework in Europe. The role holder will be instrumental in developing and maintaining the enterprise risk management processes and standards across the EU. This role reports to the Chief Risk Officer, Monzo Europe.
Responsibilities
- Implementing and maintaining the EU Enterprise Risk Management Framework, ensuring it encompasses all aspects of operations and is aligned with the strategic goals and objectives in Europe.
- Defining and maintaining the EU Risk Appetite Framework and Statement, ensuring it reflects our Attitude to Risk across all material risks.
- Leading the enterprise risk identification and materiality assessment process, covering all material risks inherent to Monzo including emerging risks.
- Assessing and promoting a strong risk culture across the organisation, embedding risk awareness at all levels of the bank.
- Maintaining the EU Risk Taxonomy and risk register, ensuring accurate classification and management of risks and controls.
- Maintaining the impact matrix, ensuring it accurately reflects the potential impact of identified risks.
- Preparing and presenting comprehensive risk reports to the Board and Executive Committees, providing an integrated and holistic view of risks, incorporating point-in-time and forward-looking risk assessments where appropriate.
- Planning, coordinating, and executing risk assurance activities including effectiveness reviews ensuring that the risk management framework is effectively implemented and adhered to across the EU.
- Leading the development and delivery of risk training programmes, ensuring all employees are adequately trained in risk management practices.
- Overseeing the functions of the Office of the CRO, including governance cycles, staff communications, resource planning and budgeting, learning and development, vendor management, and secretariat services.
Leadership
- Establishing and leading the Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) function ensuring effective delivery through adequate resourcing, processes, and technology in Europe.
- Working closely with other senior leaders and first line teams to ensure that Enterprise Risk activities are effectively implemented across the organisation.
- Providing expert guidance and strategic recommendations to senior management and the Board on enterprise risk matters, enabling informed decision-making.
- Engaging with key internal and external stakeholders, including Group functions and external regulators, to ensure that the entitys enterprise risk management practices are aligned, transparent, effective, and compliant.
- Establishing a robust enterprise risk management culture through comprehensive training and awareness programmes.
- Reporting to the Board and Executive-level Committees as appropriate.
- Contributing to the second line Risk Leadership Team (RLT), fostering a collaborative environment across the organisation.
- Ensuring Enterprise Frameworks, Policies, and Standards in Europe are effectively implemented and take account of the Monzo Group activities.
Minimum Requirements
- You have a minimum of 10 years of experience in enterprise risk management within a banking environment, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
- You have a strong knowledge of enterprise risk management including risk appetite setting, emerging assessments, stress testing, risk reporting and MI and related regulatory requirements (CBI, EBA, ECB/SSM, Basel, etc).
- You have excellent analytical skills, strong leadership and communication abilities, and proficiency in ERM tools and processes (Risk Appetite, Risk Assessments, Risk Reporting, Risk Governance, etc.)
- You have a detailed knowledge of digital banking products and operations and associated risks.
- You have a detailed understanding of enterprise risk management frameworks and techniques in financial technology operations.
- You have excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to influence and engage seni