About the role:

• The Portfolio Manager role is responsible for overseeing and coordinating risk projects within business banking and at group level. This person acts as the main point of contact for auditors and compliance activities, ensuring that all requirements are met across various teams. They are tasked with driving the delivery and maturity of License to Innovate (LTI), reporting progress to executive committees, and executing hands-on project management within the risk space. The role is independent, with no direct reports, and requires leveraging organizational knowledge and risk expertise to ensure effective project delivery and communication

Our Ideal Candidate Has:

• 6 years+ experience in Risk management, compliance, or audit within financial services  
• Knowledge of risk, compliance, and governance processes. 
• 3 Years in a portfolio or programme management role
• Ability to coordinate projects independently. 
• Strong understanding of regulatory frameworks (FCSA, PA, AML, FinCrime)
• Experience in product development risk support (BRIA, PIRA)
• Knowledge of disaster recovery planning and execution
• Previous exposure to similar roles or environments. 

Qualifications Minimum

• A relevant degree in Business Administration or Risk Management
• Certification in Project Management

Skills

• Management
• Leadership
• Risk assessment and mitigation planning
• Decision making
• Strategic communication and presentation (Exco-level)
• Facilitation of RCSA and risk workshops
• Audit planning and remediation tracking