Support Line 1 CP Risk and CP Business areas to embed Bank and Divisional Risk Management Framework
Integrate Group Risk Policies within CP operations to ensure compliant with internal and external requirements
Manage and maintain the Divisional suite of Asset Class Policies and Lending Guidelines to provide the business with the required policies, process and procedures to deliver to the banks objectives
In partnership with the business areas, develop and maintain Divisional Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) for all risk activity within CP
Co-ordinate and provide expert opinion to all relevant change and systems project to support the successful delivery of project objectives. Other ad –hoc project work and activities as required
Central point of contact for 2nd Line and Internal Audit actions and liaise with the business areas to deliver outcomes and in line with due dates
Management of Line 1 responsibilities for Board and Group Risk Committees and actions that arise to be executed
Point of contact for central Risk functions across all CP in respect of Conduct Risk, Fraud Risk, Operational Risk and Compliance Risk
Providing support, education, and training to CP staff on Risk Management Framework related issues
Management of panel valuers and relationship of panel manager
Ownership of annual review process with 3rd parties and internal reviews and processes
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
GCSE (or equivalent) in Math’s and English
An excellent understanding of the commercial mortgage, residential and commercial real estate sector
A good knowledge and understanding of legal conveyancing
Experience of working to tight deadlines
Experience of working in a team
Computer literate (good knowledge of MS Office suite – Excel, Word, Power-Point)
Knowledge of TCF
Good knowledge of compliance procedures within the mortgage industry
Advanced at the reading of financial accounts, valuations, business appraisals and credit searches
Analytical and pragmatic approach to underwriting
Adaptable & flexible
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work on own and as part of a team.
Excellent planning and organisational skills
Enthusiastic “can do” attitude
Able to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
Accuracy & attention to detail
Professional, well presented
Establishes effective working relationships at all levels