Group Policy Manager Full Time

Principal Accountabilities:

Support the upkeep of the Policy Management Framework (“PMF”), that includes all “document types” covering the following stages: Development, Communication, Implementation, Monitoring, Review, Maintenance, Retention, and Retirement.

Build strong relationships with Risk Owners and Risk Stewards operating across the “3 lines of defense” to ensure that document types are developed and modified in accordance with the PMF and the Bank’s Risk Management Framework.

Support the implementation, population and ongoing upkeep of an e-repository tool to house document types across all Group entities and functions. The tool shall be utilized to plan the review timetable in accordance with the PMF requirements and enable tracking of submissions through to the approvals. It is to be utilized for KPI / dashboard reporting, I.e., completed reviews, overdue reviews, items for escalation, upcoming pipeline, assurance monitoring, audit / regulatory observations.

Provide support for coordinating and obtaining feedback from reviewing stakeholders, ensuring all relevant comments/ feedback for the development of document types are considered by the owner, and proof-read / make suggested improvements.

Conduct assurance reviews to ensure the consistency and completeness of document types against the mandatory requirements set out in the PMF.

Monitor industry developments and regulatory changes to identify potential impacts across document types and recommend appropriate changes to owners.

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in finance, banking, business administration, finance or related field

Professional (preferred): accountancy & finance / CFA / MBA.

7+ years working within a financial institution, including demonstrable experience writing policies

 General understanding of banking operations, regulations and compliance requirements

Good understanding of non-financial and financial risk types, and knowledge of conventional and Shariah banking .