Governance and Reporting Manager

Governance expertise in risk management and control frameworks

Experience producing executive-level governance reporting

Opportunity for hybrid working

Emphasis on inclusivity and flexible work options

Supporting senior stakeholders and driving continuous improvement

At Close Brothers we look to recruit individuals from all different backgrounds and encourage you to apply even if you don’t tick every box. We celebrate diversity, promote inclusivity and are open to discuss flexible work options to help you balance your work and home life.

Join Close Brothers Retail Team where you will act as the central point of governance expertise for Retail, influencing senior stakeholders, driving improvements in governance effectiveness and providing insight that supports strategic decision-making across the Retail business. Working as part of the Controls office our ideal team member will have previous experience in understanding of risk management, governance and control frameworks within financial services with excellent stakeholder management skills.

• Lead the monthly production of governance reporting and risk packs for:
  
  Retail Risk & Compliance Committee (RRCC)
• Close Brothers Motor Finance (CBMF) Risk Forum
• Close Brothers Premium Finance (CBPF) Risk Forum
• Additional governance forums as required

Ensure reporting is accurate, complete, timely and reflects current risk and control performance.

Coordinate, challenge and validate inputs from relevant business, risk and compliance stakeholders to ensure reporting accurately reflects the Retail risk profile

Support the effective operation of Retail governance forums through agenda planning, minute-taking, action tracking and meeting coordination when needed

Support the reporting governance of the Retail Quality Assurance Team

Support the preparation of governance information required for internal audit, regulatory reviews, regulatory requests and external assurance activity

Analyse risk data, management information, issues and risk events to identify key themes, emerging risks and trends.

Develop and enhance reporting dashboards and management information to improve oversight and decision-making.

Monitor risk profile changes and elevate significant concerns where appropriate.

Identify opportunities to enhance governance processes, reporting effectiveness and data quality.

Support implementation of changes to governance frameworks, reporting methodologies and control processes.

Ensure that all Governance and Compliance requirements are adhered to and all reporting and reviewing activities required by the Regulatory Bodies are carried out to the standards required.

as a line manager, you will be responsible for inspiring and motivating your team, as well as developing performance through coaching. You will encourage your team to take responsibility for their own personal development and provide support through regular feedback.

• Strong understanding of risk management, governance and control frameworks within financial services.
• Demonstrable experience operating governance frameworks within a regulated financial services environment
• Experience producing executive-level governance reporting and management information.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and communicate key messages clearly.
• Experience supporting risk committees, governance forums or similar oversight bodies.
• Experience presenting governance reporting and risk insight to senior leadership committees
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities and…