Technology Risk & Assurance Analyst

About Chetwood Financial Bank:

We’ve been challenging the way financial services firms should operate ever since our 

launch back in 2016.

From day one, we’ve been focused on helping customers underserved by the mainstream 

banks, creating highly targeted products to meet their specific needs.

Today, we focus on mortgage and savings products. We understand real people and their 

real lives, and our simple, clear approach is designed to help customers make sense of their 

money. We work hard to make sure customers get the quick and helpful support they need 

in the moments that matter, when they matter.

We’re a secure, stable, and well-funded bank backed by a large investor. We generate 

funding using retail deposits through our savings brand, SmartSave.

Role Purpose

Our Technology Risk & Assurance Analyst will assume responsibility for oversight of 1st line risk management activities across Technology, ensuring strategic and operational objectives are met and are underpinned by prudent and cost-effective controls.

Responsibilities

• Provide challenge, support, and guidance to the Technology leadership team on risk and control requirements to ensure conformance to the requirements of the Banks Risk Management Framework (RMF).

• Oversight completion of Risk & Control Self-Assessments (RCSAs) at predefined intervals.

• Supporting the Technology leadership team with standardising first-line control testing activities.

• Provide first line oversight and challenge of operational risk events to ensure corrective and preventative actions are completed in an accurate and timely manner.

• Oversee the development, maintenance and testing of business continuity, resilience, and disaster recovery plans.

• Develop comprehensive / value add Management Information (MI) to aide decision-making.

• Collaborate with leadership, forums, and committees to support the execution of strategies and change initiatives across the Banks technological estate.

• Function as an internal communications advisor on business control to ensure the Banks culture and strategy is consistently communicated across Technology and risk ownership and accountability is strengthened.

• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

• Provide first line monitoring and analysis of KPIs/KIs and Risk Appetite Metrics (RAMs).

• Co-ordinate and support delivery of important risk management initiatives.

• Support in the design and delivery of first line risk related training and awareness programmes.

Individual Conduct Rules

• Act with integrity.
• Act with due care, skill, and diligence.
• Be open and cooperative with the FCA, the PRA and other regulators.
• Pay due regard to the interests of customers and treat them fairly.
• Observe proper standards of market conduct.
• Internal & External relationships

Internal:

• Risk & Compliance.

• COO

• Technology Leadership Team

• Bank staff across all levels; communicate and disseminate through a range of processes to different internal audiences.

Committee membership

• Attendee of the Technology Sub-Committee (TechCo)

• Attendee of the Third-Party Sub-Committee (TPMCo)

• Attendee of the Data Governance Committee

• Attendee of the Change Review Process (CRP)

• Attendee of the First Line Risk Forum (FLRF)

Skills and experience

• Experience in risk management, business controls, continuity, resilience, or a related field within the banking industry (preferred but not compulsory)

• Experience and knowledge of ISO 27005, ISO 31000, or ISO 22301 standards (preferred but not compulsory)

• Strong background working within a technology environment.

• Excellent communication skills to effectively collaborate with diverse teams and stakeholders.

• Analytical mindset with the ability to assess complex situations and provide appropriate solutions.

• Leads by example with a clarity of vision and an ability to communicate with conviction.

• Courageous in decision making and a role model for the Bank’s values.

• Ability to develop strong working relationships with senior management colleagues and internal / external stakeholders.

• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with all levels of management.

• Works collaboratively to achieve strategic and operational goals.

• Inspires respect, trust, and commitment to business objectives with well-developed leadership skills.

• Demonstrates sound business/professional judgement through strength of character, independence of thought and strong risk and commercial awareness.

• Works well under pressure and can prioritise and manage multiple and projects / work streams simultaneously.

• Initiative-taking, high levels of drive, energy, and a strong personal commitment to success.

• Strong influencing skills with the ability to articulate and present ideas and gain agreement at a senior level.

• Understanding of the Financial Services sector with specific focus on Banking (deposits/lending).

• Sound capability in strategic thinking, developing solutions and effective business planning.

• Ability to operate effectively as an attendee of committees and forums.

• Understanding of Conduct Risk and how to deliver fair customer outcomes.

Chetwood Benefits: 

• Competitive salary

• 25 days holiday PLUS your BIRTHDAY off

• Pension contribution with Royal London

• Life Assurance

• Private medical, dental and optical health insurance with Axa

• Hybrid working – Wrexham or Central London

• Free breakfast available

Data Protection

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*Any unsolicited CVs received will be treated as the property of Chetwood Financial and Terms & Conditions associated with the use of such CVs will be considered null and void.