Job Details

The key responsibilities for this role include:
Support the implementation of a robust and fit for purpose process to generate impairment related data and metrics
Support the alignment with other workstreams such as RWA Data Production & Analysis Centre and Stress Testing to provide in identifying and implementing synergies
Active participation in User Acceptance Testing to drive consistency and efficiency
Support the review and validation of data against expected quality criteria, logging, investigating, escalating and resolving data quality issues
Perform manual amendments, enrichments and overlays to ensure that the data is of the desired quality
Facilitate data integrity by analysing and validating major movements
Facilitate data sign-off by the data owners
Support and guide colleagues through knowledge sharing and training
Maintain a robust control environment
Principal Accountabilities: Key activities and decision making areas
Typical Targets and Measures
Impact on the Business
Support the operationalization of the data and metrics process in engagement with key stakeholders
Participate in UAT to ensure consistency and efficiency in the processes, systems and outputs
Review, validate and adjust data and model parameters to meet expected quality criteria
Proactively manage and improve the quality and consistency of the data
Ensure timely data sign-off by data owners and manage exceptions
Effectiveness of the data and output
Effectiveness of the system and the processes
Effectiveness of the UAT
Quality of the analysis and commentary
Timely sign-off of the impairment data and metrics
Customers / Stakeholders
Establish good working relationships with Business Partners across Risk & Finance
Addresses queries and concerns from stakeholders and resolves them in an effective manner
Positive feedback and improving engagement
Timely and effective resolution of all queries
Teamwork & Collaboration
Work as one team to deliver on the teams objectives
Support colleagues across teams and functions, sharing ideas, knowledge and supporting initiatives
Effectiveness of the team
Value added beyond immediate targets
Risk & Controls
Adherence to company compliance standards and requirements
No exceptions
Major Challenges (The challenges inherent in the role that require a continual test of the role holders abilities)
Understanding complex data flows, the regulatory and accounting requirements
Communicating with stakeholders across functions in diverse locations and establishing working relationships
Absorbing concepts, defining the approach and developing processes with limited hand-holding
Pressure to deliver within fixed regulatory timelines in an environment of ambiguity
Role Context (The environment and operating conditions of the role including the extent of guidance and authority)
During the initial phase of the programme (Phase I), the jobholder will focus on supporting the UAT, and implementing the process. During the subsequent phases, the focus shall be on successful roll-out, maintaining data integrity and output quality
The immediate team will be approximately 20 FTEs, working closely with the credit risk, systems and finance teams
The jobholder is expected to be a self-starter and able to adapt to changing demands as the project progresses

Management of Risk (Operational Risk / FIM requirements)
The jobholder will also continually reassess the operational risks and likelihood of operational risk occurring. This will be achieved by reviewing risks associated with the role and inherent in the business, taking account of changing global economic or market conditions, legal and regulatory requirements, operating procedures and practices, management restructurings, and the impact of new processes. Effective and timely remedial action should be evidenced.
Observation of Internal Controls (Compliance Policy / FIM requirements)
The jobholder will adopt the Group Compliance Policy by escalating any identified compliance risk in liaison with, Global Compliance Officer, Area Compliance Officer or Local Compliance Officer. The term compliance embraces all relevant financial services laws, rules and codes with which the business has to comply.

Qualified FRM / CA / CPA / ICWA / MBA (Finance) with 6-10 years of experience or an accounting graduate with 9-12 years of experience
Strong data / systems background or a strong credit risk or regulatory reporting background is essential
Advanced technical skills (SAS, Big data / Hadoop, MS Excel, and other systems)including experience in business intelligence tools
Strong data mining and analytical skills, including hands-on experience in managing large volumes of data with a proven ability to interpret and comment on data movements
A good understanding of the credit risk models & methodology and the accounting standards and the concepts would be useful
Operational Requirements
Experience in implementing, documenting and operating processes
Operations management including process governance and stakeholder management
Knowledge of SoX and experience of operating in a high risk and strong control environment
Personal Skill Requirements
Good execution and problem solving skills
Ability to work under pressure, report to tight deadlines and deal effectively with issues as they arise
Effective Team Player very collaborative, communicates progress, status and issues on a regular basis.
Good communication skills
High degree of motivation and commitment
Ability to work in a dynamic environment and adapt to frequent and multiple changes