Head of MI and Analytics Control Office

The purpose of the role is to support the Bank in enhancing its First Line of Defence’s (1LoD) reporting and capability regards (but not limited to): its management of non-financial risks (NFR), risk profile, control environment, and issue management . The role will ultimately contribute to the department’s objective of enhancing governance control.

Business Area

Within the Control Office, MI & Analytics (“the function”), drives the Bank’s 1LoD NFR reporting and analysis capability, and facilitates the development of tooling required to enhance insights into NFR for the 1LoD. The function contributes to one of the Bank’s strategic objectives around enhancing governance and controls. There is a need for a Head of MI & Analytics to contribute to the development of the function, and ultimately, the Bank’s capability.

Position Description

Driving the production of accurate and timely Management Information to support the management of risks and controls in the 1LoD. The MI outputs will be key in enhancing the Bank’s 1LoD’s risk and control governance through the provision of standard reports, dashboards, commentary, and meeting materials.

Analysing NFR data (e.g., Key Risk Indicators, Key Control Indicators, Control Assurance results, and Operational Risk Events) to generate insights on control trends, themes, and areas of concern.

Supporting and facilitating the development of tactical and strategic data and reporting tools and solutions, and the promotion of reporting automation that enhances the 1LoD’s capability to manage NFR.

Supporting the implementation of the strategic GRC tool, ensuring a clear understanding of the data attributes and linkage required in provide appropriate risk and control insights., * Providing periodic and ad-hoc reporting to support the day-to-day management of the Bank’s control environment.

• Collaborating with reporting and analytics teams across SMBC EMEA to share best practices and minimize duplication of effort between the teams. Supporting initiatives to assess and enhance the risk culture within the 1LoD.
• Assist and support 1LoD Business Control Officers of Corporate Investment Banking, Structured Finance Solutions, Sales & Trading, and Control and Support functions teams in fulfilling their responsibilities.

Extensive experience in designing and producing Management Information (such as reports and dashboards) and presenting complex information so that it can be quickly and easily understood. Business/Domain Knowledge - basic knowledge of Commercial and Investment Banking products and services. Familiarity with Risk Management frameworks (especially Non-Financial Risks and associated Controls) and an understanding of best practice in 1LoD-led governance of risks and controls. Market Best Practice - strong awareness of industry best-practice for reporting and analytics, in particular, the tools and techniques required to support user self-service, reduce the cost to produce reports, and enhance the usability and timeliness of Management information.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Analysis. Good analytical skills and inquisitive mindset, able to analyse data to generate insight and recommend action.
• Communication. Strong communication skills. Able to communicate effectively at all levels of the organisation. Able to convey complex topics simply and to articulate issues in a way that eases decision making and drives action.
• Stakeholder Management. Ability to build positive and productive working relationships with stakeholders.
• Technical skills. Proficiency in data analysis tools and software (e.g., Excel, SQL, Tableau, Power BI)., Customer Focus Driving Change Driving Results Embraces Diversity Enterprise Leadership Judgement and Decision Making Risk Management Strategic and Visionary Trust and Integrity What we offer

For all the expertise and experience you bring to help us make a difference, it’s only sustainable if we support you to build your career and be your best self so we offer competitive company benefits, centred around promoting positive well-bring and work-life balance. We also believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment, where all team members perspectives and contributions are valued. Initiatives in place which promote a diverse and inclusive culture and healthy work life balance include hybrid working, Sport & Social Clubs and Diversity and Inclusion networks.

As an employee of SMBC you have access to a host of both useful and exciting benefit offerings. See below some of the benefits on offer to you:

Hybrid and flexible working Competitive paid leave days Benefits to support your physical wellbeing, including private medical insurance and life and invalidity insurance Various policies to support your mental wellbeing, including a robust behavioural health network with counselling and coaching services Access a wide range of learning and development opportunities and career progression opportunities Ambitious remuneration package

So, if you like a challenge and want to continuously grow and develop in a role where you will be supported along the way by a dynamic and diverse team, apply today!!

We recognise our role as a bank to support social change and welcome all applications, including those from groups often under-represented in financial services. We value the uniqueness of professional and personal, backgrounds and perspectives as they play a vital role in continuing the sustainable growth of our organisation. We’ll ensure reasonable adjustments to our recruitment process are offered due to a disability or long-term condition whenever requested.

We are committed to transparent and equitable pay practices. Compensation is determined using objective criteria, including skills, experience, and role responsibilities, and applied consistently throughout our recruitment processes. We do not request candidates’ pay history and are committed to preventing unjustified pay disparities.

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A trusted partner for the long term United by a sense of purpose towards our customers - to be a trusted partner for the long-term - and our universal banking platform in EMEA, we deliver a full suite of corporate finance products and solutions to our customers, including corporate, structured and trade finance, leveraged finance, loan market and treasury products. We can also provide investment banking and advisory services and a range of innovative solutions in global capital markets.

United by a sense of purpose towards our customers - to be a trusted partner for the long-term - and our universal banking platform in EMEA, SMBC Group has an international growth agenda and award-winning products, meaning we provide exciting opportunities to work on a diverse range of projects and initiatives. We deliver a full suite of corporate finance products and solutions to our customers as well as investment banking and advisory services, and a range of innovative solutions in global capital markets. Read on to find out how you could enhance your skills and gain valuable experience, by joining us to support our clients transition to a sustainable future.