OsbIndia (OSBI) is an offshore subsidiary of OSB Group. OSBI was incorporated in 2004 as a key part of the OSB Group’s business strategy to provide operational service support. OSBI works with the Group’s trading brands in the UK, providing exceptional customer support and service delivery to new and existing customers.
OSBI also prides itself on offering operational excellence by devising and utilizing process improvements and functional efficiencies.
1\. Core Responsibilities
Risk Assurance Testing and Assurance Programme
- Independently deliver and lead timely and robust Risk \& Controls Testing and Assurance reviews across the Group to assess the controls and programmes to confirm that the Group is operating within its policies and procedures and in line with applicable laws and regulation. This includes the assessment of customer outcome across the full product lifecycle when necessary.
- Ensure that Controls assessments are performed on risk\-based testing plans aligned with emerging risks, and regulatory requirements, adapting them as necessary to respond to new risks, regulatory and business changes.
- Managing the closure and standard of response to the actions agreed from Risk \& Controls testing and Assurance reviews. Recording operational management responses and evidence, tracking progress and conducting proportionate follow up validation assessments.
- Responsible for the delivery of Risk and Controls Testing and assigned Assurance reviews inline with internal quality standards whilst adhering to the Risk Assurance Methodology. This includes overseeing the performance of your team members and support other colleagues, where required, to meet these requirements.
- Ensure stakeholders’ awareness of emerging findings consistently throughout the course of review to deliver a ‘no\-surprise’ outcome.
- Prepare well written draft reports that provide holistic information and key recommendations that add value to business performance and outcome.
- Work with the Senior Compliance Quality Assurance and Training \& Development Manager to lead control testing and assurance excellence, apply best practices and implement process enhancement.
- Deputise for Group Head of Risk Assurance and other Senior Leadership team where required for Risk \& Controls testing and other Assurance reviews and engagements.
- Undertake Material Controls testing in line with approved methodology and report outcome to Risk Assurance Leadership.
Risk Assessment and Management
- Play an active part in annual risk assessments, in collaboration with the Risk Assurance Senior Leadership team, identifying, quantifying, and prioritising risks.
- Monitor regulatory developments and changes in the industry to adapt and update assurance methodologies accordingly.
Stakeholder Engagement and Communication
- Build and maintain effective relationships with key stakeholders, including Risk, Audit, Legal, and Operations, to support a strong compliance culture across the organisation.
- Communicate key findings, risks, and issues to senior Risk Assurance leadership, providing recommendations for risk mitigation and improvement.
- Act as an ambassador, ensuring that business units understand requirements and are engaged in Risk Assurance efforts across all levels.
Team Leadership and Development
- Manage Risk \& Controls Officers and Sr. Officers, providing mentorship, support, and direction to ensure high\-quality work and professional development.
- Supervise the work performed by reporting staff and review documentation to ensure the quality of deliverables, adequacy of testing and recommend development actions to leadership team.
- Coordinate with the Risk Assurance Senior Compliance Quality Assurance and Training \& Development Manager to drive continuous improvement and plan professional development for team members. Develop subject matter expertise in core UK banking areas applicable for the bank.
- Provide constructive, open and timely feedback to support personal and career development of team members to help achieve their full potential enabling them to perform tasks as expected and enhance overall performance and meet goals.
- Contribute to develop and delivery of training for Risk and Controls team members on testing methodologies, emerging practices, and regulatory changes.
- Foster a collaborative and compliant culture, building strong relationships within the Risk Assurance team and across other departments.
- Act as an ambassador for the bank’s compliance and conduct risk culture and standards, always demonstrating the highest standards of behaviours and integrity. Champion the Groups Purpose, Vision, and Values
- Develop and maintain your own development plan to support your continued competency.
- Ensure that you fully understand and comply with the organisation’s Risk Management Policies as they relate to your area of responsibility and demonstrate in your day to day work that you put customers at the heart of everything you do.
Why join OSBI?
We understand your career and how you progress is as unique as your individual personality. We've created a culture and an environment that encourages personal growth and offers our people opportunities to learn and succeed. Whether you're in the early stages of your career or already have an established profession, we're constantly seeking to hire talented individuals who want to make a difference and grow with us. We're a connected company working together to create a business in which we can all take pride and prosper.
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