We are currently seeking a Senior Manager - Policy and Risk for our Douglas-based Client, a leader in fiduciary services, fund administration, and management and investment advice compliance.
The primary responsibilities of the Senior Manager are to support the Head of Policy & Risk with the leadership and management of the division, ensuring the completion of all deliverables and the smooth running of the division in an effective and efficient manner.
The Ideal candidate for the role of Senior Manager will:
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Hold a professional qualification relevant to the financial services sector OR: hold a professional qualification relevant to risk management, internal controls or audit
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Hold a relevant management qualification (ILM Level 5 or equivalent)
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Extensive experience interpreting and/or developing policy frameworks and formulating solutions by way of legislation, policies, procedures and guidance. OR: extensive experience working within a risk or controls function within a regulated financial services entity, a professional services firm or public services organisation
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Proven experience in a leadership/management role with the ability to work in a collaborative style
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Extensive working knowledge of the financial services sector and associated legislation, along with an understanding of trends and developments. OR: extensive working knowledge of enterprise risk management, with a strong understanding of risk analysis, risk frameworks and internal controls
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Strong people management, coaching and leadership skills including the ability to manage people to deliver both the divisional and organisation's objectives
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Proven ability to build and maintain working relationships with stakeholders at all levels including the ability to influence and negotiate
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Strong analytical skills, ability to quickly and accurately assimilate information, to consider any associated risks and to summarise the information effectively
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Ability to work under pressure, manage/oversee individual and team workloads of varied complexity to manage competing priorities and to deliver against deadlines
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Ability to prepare, lead and conduct meetings with senior stakeholders both internally and externally, including dealing with difficult/contentious issues and having the ability to challenge on these
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Demonstrate highly effective interpersonal, spoken and written communication skills
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Demonstrate strategic thinking, the ability to plan, work and make decisions accordingly