VP, Audit Project Leader - Risk Management, esp. Non-Financial Risk

Job description

Description

BNY Mellon offers an exciting array of future-forward careers at the intersection of business, finance, and technology. We are one of the world's top asset management and banking firms that manages trillions of dollars in assets, custody and/or administration. Known as the "bank of banks" - 97% of the world's top banks work with us as we lead and serve our customers into the new era of digital.

With over 240 years of rich history and industry firsts, BNY Mellon has been built upon our proven ability to evolve, lead, and drive new ideas at every turn. Today, we're approximately 50,000 employees across 35 countries with a culture that empowers you to grow, take risks, experiment and be yourself. This is what #LifeAtBNYMellon is all about.

We're seeking a future team member for the role of Audit Project Leader, VP - Risk Management, and especially Non-Financial Risk to join our Internal Audit team. This role is located in Manchester, hybrid, but has a regional remit and the successful candidate will be involved in global projects.

In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways:

• Lead risk management audit reviews from inception to completion. Get involved in audits of other areas such as Treasury, ESG, and Finance.


• Own auditee relationship for selected areas.


• Coach junior colleagues, review their work, and give meaningful feedback.


• Identify meaningful issues impacting business and operations under review, challenging management to ensure appropriate remedial action has been taken to address the issues identified.


• Maintain global subject matter expertise regarding non-financial risk management, including best practices, key control processes, regulatory requirements and their application to the Company.


• Provide Risk Management specific direction and support to audit management and the audit team in general by advising on necessary training and providing support for any regulatory requests.


• Carry out other ad-hoc tasks and projects as directed by audit senior management.


• Represents Internal Audit on projects and at management meetings/committees.


• Contribute to the 'Future of Audit' vision of the Audit Executive Leadership Team.


• Travel is limited, but possible.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance or other related field; FRM, PRM, MBA, CPA, CFA, CIA certifications preferred.

Experience and knowledge

• Relevant years relevant experience in risk management, audit and/or consulting, ideally with specific experience in non-financial risk


• Proven track record of managing and delivering risk-based projects.


• Good knowledge of the financial services industry and its regulations and laws.


• Knowledgeable on good governance practices.


• Fluent in English (verbal and written).

Job Specific Competencies

• Strong analytical skills.


• Ability to communicate orally and in writing with various levels of management.


• Attention to detail.


• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills, also with colleagues remotely.


• Skill in negotiating issues and resolving problems.


• Excellent organisational skills.


• Ability to manage and prioritise workload.