Lead, CRO Office

Job ProfileSummary:

As Lead in the Compliance & Risk Organisation (CRO) Office you will play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering strategic initiatives that strengthen compliance and enterprise risk management across the organisation. Reporting to the Head of CRO Office you will collaborate with colleagues across the CRO division as well as with various departments and Group functions to drive transformation automation and robust risk oversight.

Job Description:

Transformation Leadership:

• Drive divisional transformation programmes to deliver efficiency gains.

• Support the design and implementation ofnew workflows aligned with regulatory requirements and Prudential policies.

Process Automation:

• Identify and execute opportunities for automation

• Manage transition plans stakeholder communications and risk assessments

Stakeholder Engagement:

• Act as central coordinator for divisional transformation.

• Engage internal and external stakeholders to challenge existing processes identify improvement opportunities and build consensus on change initiatives.

Data & Technology Enablement:

• Collaborate with Data Analytics andTechnologyteams to leverage digital tools and data-driven insights for process optimisation and automation.

• Drive synergy across Compliance and Enterprise Risk Managements technological digital and data capabilities.

Project & Initiative Management:

• Manage and coordinate key CRO projects and strategic Group-wide initiatives.

• Undertake ad-hoc tasks and reviews as directed by senior leadership.

Risk Oversight:

• Guide risk register incident reporting process gap analysis and validation checks on user-developed financial models.

• Support annual scenario analysis and risk appetite testing.

• Promote operational risk awareness withinthe organisation.

Management Reporting:

• Prepare and deliver presentations to senior leadership and governance forums on transformation progress milestones and outcomes.

Divisional Coordination:

• Oversee planning and execution of divisional events budgeting cycles andemployee review exercises ensuring transparency and compliance.

What Were Looking For:

Competencies & Personal Traits:

• Strong understanding of compliance and risk processes.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

• Hands-on experience with data visualisation tools (e.g. Microsoft Power BI).

• Curious innovative and adaptable to fast-paced change.

• Organised meticulous and able to inspire and drive change.

Experience:

• 8-10 years in risk compliance project management IT or analytics roles.

• Proven track record in managing complex projects with multiple stakeholders.

• Experience in automation process re-engineering and offshoring.

• Familiarity with AI/ML and hands-on experience with data and visualisation tools is a plus.

Qualifications:

• Degree in any discipline.

• Project Management certification and Power BI expertise advantageous.