Senior Governance Manager - Outsourcing - Assistant Vice President

Why this role is important to us: The Governance team primary role is to ensure adequate governance is in place within the Global AML Center to support the effectiveness of Corporate Programs / Policies, minimising regulatory, monetary and reputational risks for the team and the team's service recipients. What you will be responsible for: Drive the development and maintenance of a strong governance framework for the team • Effectively manage stakeholder relationships to ensure communication of all governance related risks, through Leadership and Operational Forums • Ensure clear lines of communication and appropriate governance is in place for outsourced service recipients • Drive the delivery of accurate and appropriate MI (Monthly Service Review Meetings) to enable stakeholders and senior management to track progress in line with regulatory requirements • Serve as an escalation point for governance issues • Ensure procedures / guidance notes / controls are maintained for the Governance team • Assist with external regulatory examinations and internal assurance / testing that cover Governance related topics • Demonstrate commitment to AML risk excellence through the provision of ancillary tasks that support the firms know your customer due diligence • Maintain role-specific knowledge of the current anti-money laundering and financial crime risks and issues through completion of the annual AML Academy, and any other financial crime training deemed applicable to the role. People Manager responsibilities • Recruitment of team members • Ensure quality and skills of resources are appropriate for the teams Governance function • Encourage the team to follow the speak up, listen up values - including timely escalation of AML concerns, suspicious activity or any corporate policy breaches Education & Preferred Qualifications: • Demonstrated ability of managing a demanding team/program to tight deadlines in the face of constantly changing policy and procedures • working with multiple stakeholders across the 3LOD • Excellent interpersonal, organizational and administrative skills – ability to keep meticulous records • Strong knowledge and capabilities in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and reporting design • Experience with SharePoint would be an advantage • Evidence of strong communication & influencing skills; ability to clearly communicate complex issues to both senior / executive management and a team of junior specialists • Strong presentation skills including experience in face to face presentations to senior management • Problem solving ability • Very good language skills in English Previous Level of Experience: • Advanced knowledge of governance requirements and processes • Strong background in Financial Services / Management Consulting • Knowledge of Anti Money Laundering, Know Your Client and Financial Crime regulations, policies and processes is seen as an advantage • Experience of leading, coaching and developing staff (preferable to have 5 years +)