Director, Law, Rules and Regulations

Our client is looking for a Risk Assurance (2LOD) Specialist to lead compliance assurance activities for a major financial services organization.

You will lead compliance assurance activities pertaining to compliance with LRR (Laws, Rules & Regulations) for Own Funds, Eligible Liabilities, and RWA calculations under Basel 3/CRD IV regulations.

You will critically review Treasury and Finance compliance conclusions, challenge rule interpretations, and serve as central regulatory capital expertise while representing the organization at management committees.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead activities pertaining to assurance of compliance with Laws, Rules and Regulations for Own Funds, Eligible Liabilities and all RWA risk types
• Critically review Treasury and Finance rule compliance conclusions via detailed evidence assessment
• Review and challenge rule interpretation proposals based on independent regulatory assessment
• Serve as central point of expertise and advice for Risk on regulatory capital and liquidity requirements
• Interact and coordinate rule assurance activities with Finance controls office
• Represent the organization at management committees and regulatory discussions
• Apply judgment in interpretation and application of regulatory requirements for complex transactions

Requirements:

• 12+ years experience in banking, central bank, prudential regulator or professional services - Essential
• Detailed technical understanding of Basel 3, CRD IV/CCR rules - Essential
• Track record with complex transactions and commercial rationale understanding - Essential
• Broad finance knowledge and ability to articulate technical subjects
• Controls experience (direct and indirect) preferred
• Strong control mindset and governance understanding
• Ability to challenge senior regulatory experts and stakeholders