The Delivery Manager oversees operational risk and conduct controls for the MARK / Front Office Business Line, acting as the First Line of Defense (FLOD) to ensure effective identification, monitoring, and mitigation of rogue trading and regulatory risks.
The role is responsible for managing delivery of control processes, ensuring regulatory and internal compliance, driving remediation actions for control gaps, and strengthening governance across Front Office activities.
Key Responsibilities
· Lead execution and governance of first-level controls in line with regulatory and internal requirements within a risk-controlled environment.
· Manage daily production activities and oversee the handling of complex or non-SOP cases requiring independent judgement.
· Ensure effective monitoring of control breaches and drive timely remediation actions in coordination with Front Office, Middle Office, Compliance, COO, ITEC, ORCM, and OSM teams.
· Establish accountability across the team to manage multiple high-priority assignments while maintaining delivery timelines and quality standards.
· Provide oversight on KPI production and reporting for Paris and global stakeholders.
· Manage internal and external audit engagements and ensure timely closure of observations and compliance with recommendations.
· Drive stakeholder engagement by collaborating with business teams to understand operational concerns and implement sustainable risk mitigation strategies.
· Ensure 100% quality delivery through controlling, monitoring, analytical review, and completion of assigned operational tasks.
· Maintain up-to-date process documentation and ensure all procedural and control changes are accurately recorded.
· Identify control gaps or deficiencies and lead the development and implementation of remediation or process improvement plans.
· Track implementation of audit and control recommendations through structured follow-ups and escalate delays where required.
· Analyze data sets for risk indicators, inconsistencies, or potential fraud scenarios and provide decision support based on sound analytical judgement.
· Ensure timely reporting and resolution of control exceptions including escalation as per governance matrix.
· Support workforce planning including hiring, onboarding, cross-training, and resource rotation to ensure delivery continuity.
· Drive operational efficiency initiatives and transformation projects to enhance effectiveness of implemented controls.
· Ensure adherence to SLA commitments related to assigned control processes and operational deliverables.
· Facilitate communication with management and cross-functional teams while ensuring escalation protocols are followed.
· Demonstrate adaptability to dynamic business requirements, including flexibility in supporting extended operational hours when required.