Business Controls Partner VP

Join our digital revolution in NatWest Digital X where we strive to create effortless and secure digital experiences. We are guided by three core principles: engineer, protect, and operate. Our approach involves engineering simple solutions, safeguarding our customers, and operating with intelligence. Our workforce enjoys a variety of working arrangements, including hybrid models and flexible hours, to support their success. As a Business Controls Partner at our India location, you will collaborate with our business and Risk function to identify, assess, and mitigate risks within the defined risk appetite. Leading a team of business and customer control partners, your responsibilities include ensuring the attainment of objectives, establishing a robust risk governance framework, and promptly addressing emerging risks. Your contributions will play a pivotal role in fostering a risk-aware culture by offering solutions to operational risk challenges within the business. This opportunity is at the vice president level. In this role, you will drive the establishment and maintenance of a strong risk awareness culture across the business. You will be responsible for prioritizing, designing, and implementing operational risk principles while ensuring compliance with policies and statutory requirements. Implementing a comprehensive governance framework and engaging all relevant stakeholders for effective decision-making will be crucial. Managing the interface between the business, internal audit, the second line of defence, and other critical functions, as well as overseeing risk and controls teams, are also part of your duties. Further, you will: - Lead the delivery and interpretation of risk Management Information (MI) and reports, collaborating on action plans for issue resolution - Assess and report on the business-wide governance framework and support the preparation of control environment certificates - Evaluate risks associated with change programs and regulatory changes, developing frameworks and ensuring integration within the business - Act as a deputy for other management and business partners as needed To excel in this role, you should possess a background in risk management or regulation, project management skills in dealing with complex people, process, and technology challenges, and a comprehensive understanding of operational processes. Your expertise in risk management principles, coupled with a deep knowledge of our business, products, processes, and technologies, will be essential. Moreover, we seek individuals with: - Proficiency in senior stakeholder management and relationship-building - A proven track record of successful project delivery - Exceptional written and verbal communication abilities - Strong influencing and conflict resolution skills, with a broad perspective on issue impacts - The capacity for creative problem-solving and identifying alternatives in the absence of established procedures,