Change Risk Oversight Specialist

Job Description

About the RoleWe have an exciting opportunity for a Change Risk Oversight Specialist to join our second line of defence risk function on an 18-month Fixed Term Contract.This role will provide and maintain effective independent oversight of risk management across a key strategic transformation programme. Working in compliance with our Group Transformation Framework and our second line Change Risk Oversight Framework, thepost-holder will be responsible for providing effective assessment, challenge and reporting on the suitability of the risk management lifecycle throughout the programme.In practice this will involve providing representation to project meetings, effective liaison with subject matter experts across the risk function and timely and effective reporting to project steering and risk governance committees, ensuring any agreedactions to mitigate key risks are suitably tracked and addressed.Oversight will include (but not be limited to), programme design and implementation plans taking account of the identification, quantification and management of relevant risks through to key control testing, coverage of risk management through project governanceand business readiness for deployment. Key areas of risk focus are expected to be Information Security and GDPR compliance, Operational Risk Management, Third Party Supplier Risk Management and Operational Resilience (as appropriate) where there is any impactto our Important Business Services.About YouWe’re looking for someone who brings a good knowledge of change risk or change audit experience and is familiar with financial services regulation.An effective communicator who is able to build strong relationships with the project team and engage with the right subject matter colleagues within the Risk function at the right time. Confident in providing independent opinion and challenge to help ensureeffective risk management throughout the project.You will be proactive in managing second line risk oversight of the project with timely reporting to relevant governance committees and appropriate escalation of emerging risks to the Risk Leadership team.You will be able to work both independently, managing your own workload, and as part of the Risk team to ensure common objectives are met.About UsThe Risk function is the Society’s second line of defence, encompassing Prudential Risk, Operational Risk, Operational Resilience, Conduct Risk and IT Risk, providing independent oversight of the risk management activities of the first line of defence, witha particular focus on effective oversight of strategic change programmes and key regulatory themes.The Society is an inclusive employer and a member owned mutual, we aim to reflect the communities we serve in order to drive the right colleague, customer and business outcomes. We encourage applications from candidates from a variety of backgrounds andlife experiences, providing the diversity of thought required to constructively challenge and drive innovation.As well as receiving a competitive annual salary based on above-market pay scales, our reward package includes:

• A 35-hour weekly contract + flexible working options
• 30 days holiday each year plus bank holidays
• Extra day holiday for your birthday
• Bonus scheme
• Pension scheme
• Free onsite gym
• Life assurance and income protection
• Access to a range of wellbeing benefits
• Electric car salary sacrifice scheme
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Above statutory family leave entitlement
• The option to buy extra holidays
• Two paid volunteering days each year
• A broad range of learning and development opportunities
• Hybrid working - we welcome any discussions around where, how and when people work including part-time hours.

Upon starting a new role with us, we will ensure you are equipped with the correct tools and technologies to enable you to do your best work within your hybrid arrangement.