Executive Risk Partner for Technology Platform

About The Role

The Executive Risk Partner for Technology Platform is a pivotal role within the Risk Department at Swift, responsible for leading a team of Risk Partners in the Second Line of Defence. This position involves providing independent challenge and scrutiny to the Executive and Leadership team of the Technology Platform (TP), which is undertaking a significant strategy to ensure very high standards of resiliency and security for a globally systemically important architecture.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the TP Risk Partner team within the Risk Department, providing independent challenge and scrutiny to major initiatives in TP.
• Deliver against a portfolio of risk management requirements including Risk Assessments, Risk and Control Self Assessments, Risk Monitoring, Risk Acceptances, Board Papers, Executive Papers, and Overseer Papers.
• Build strong working relationships with the TP Executive and Management team.
• Contribute with a strategic mindset in report writing to Executives, Board, and Overseers.
• Present at quarterly Board meetings (TP Committee), quarterly Overseer meetings, and ad hoc Overseer meetings to represent the second line opinion on major initiatives.
• Define medium and long-term views on processes and methods and secure resources to implement improvements within the Risk Department.
• Contribute to the achievement and success of the company strategy, TP Strategy, and the Risk Department Roadmap.
• Provide leadership in setting and demonstrating the culture and values within the Risk Department.
• Develop specific skills and understanding related to own areas of expertise.
• Apply in-depth expert knowledge in TP risk management and lead strategic direction and objective management for the TP Risk Partner team.
• Proactively assess the impact of changes on department activities and lead as part of the collective Management Team of the Risk Department.

Competency Profile

1. Takes accountability for delivering results: Makes and takes accountability for significant decisions and actions on operational/tactical issues.
2. Demonstrates operational excellence: Defines, implements, and manages to the highest standards of operational excellence.
3. Expands knowledge: Translates creative ideas into plans or projects for the business.
4. Business understanding and commercial sense: Promotes and applies business/management principles to improve commercial performance.
5. Builds and reinforces customer relationships: Builds and maintains effective working relationships with a range of customers.
6. Leads with a team focus: Encourages effective team working within and across the department.
7. Communicates effectively: Communicates business strategies and approaches in challenging circumstances.

What We Offer

• We put you in control of your career
• We give you a competitive package
• We help you perform at your best
• We help you make a difference
• We give you the freedom to be yourself

Swift is committed to creating an environment of unique individuals with different perspectives on the financial industry and the world. An environment in which everyone’s voice counts and where you can reach your full potential regardless of age, background, culture, color, disability, gender, nationality, race, religion, sexual orientation, or veteran/military status.