Senior Manager, Governance and Internal Controls

Lead complex projects related to the administration of legal entities and corporate structures. Resolve complex problems by applying functional expertise and understanding current business trends. Develop methods and procedures for new assignments to improve global processes. Provide valuable insights on corporate governance and compliance to enhance operational efficiency. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment on entity management strategies. Facilitate and manage key PPEU governance forums, including the Operations Compliance and Risk Committee, including developing agendas, coordinating presentations, preparing briefing materials, documenting decisions and action items, and ensuring timely follow-ups and escalations. Design and execute a robust Reporting Framework for PPEU, enabling the Bank to evidence adherence to regulatory requirements while aligning with corporate goals and objectives. Coordinate preparation for and provide responsive support during internal and external audit engagements, including regulatory examinations, internal audits, and reviews from the second line of defense. Manage and maintain detailed inventories of risks, controls, products, processes, and capabilities applicable to the Bank, ensuring ongoing accuracy and relevance. Support annual control testing activities to confirm control effectiveness and compliance with established measures. Coordinate the gathering and consolidation of information to support complete, accurate, high-quality and timely bank-wide reporting outputs, ensuring internal practices align with regulatory expectations. Prepare comprehensive status reports and presentations tailored for senior leadership and other key stakeholders to provide insight into control framework performance, risks, trends, issues and remediation status, related challenges and next steps. 8+ years relevant experience and a Bachelor's degree OR Any equivalent combination of education and experience. Build, lead and mentor a high-performing team of professionals, ensuring clear objectives, development plans and performance management Promote a culture of accountability, continuous improvement and regulatory excellence across the function. Act as a senior leader in the Operations Team, contributing to broader leadership discussions and cross-functional initiatives. Bachelor's degree in finance and accounting, economics, law, or a related field. Minimum of 12+ years of relevant experience in consultancy, payments or banking, with at least 3-5 years in risk management-related roles. Extensive experience in a regulated European financial institution subject to complex regulations and reporting requirements. Excellent leadership and team management abilities, with experience in leading diverse teams. Proven ability to manage cross-functional relationships, influence stakeholders at varying organizational levels, and foster collaboration across technical and business teams. Strong ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly and persuasively. Strong understanding of, European banking regulations and ECB supervisory framework. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills. Ability to interpret regulatory requirements and translate them into operational changes.