Integration Lead – Enterprise & Operational Risk - 12 month FTC

This 12-month FTC will report directly into the Society’s Head of Enterprise & Operational Risk and will be responsible for leading the definition of a Group Enterprise Risk Management Framework; an assessment of Group entities against the designed framework; and the practical integration of entity approaches to operate a single, embedded risk management framework. The Enterprise & Operational Team is part of the wider Risk and Compliance team.

Whilst there is no direct line management responsibility, the role holder will work closely with the members of the Risk senior leadership, Enterprise & Operational Risk, Integration, and cross-functional risk teams.  

This position requires strong technical leadership and a focus on delivery to spearhead transformational initiatives, driving the integration and continuous improvement of risk management practices across the Group, with particular emphasis on Enterprise Risk Management.

Additionally, the Integration Lead will work closely with the Society’s senior leadership, influencing, supporting, and challenging effective enterprise-wide risk management practices.

A highly experienced Senior Risk Leader, you’ll have an in-depth knowledge of Enterprise Risk management, including risk categorisation, risk appetite, risk management and assessment. You will also have experience of delivering change and transformation.

You will be highly credible in front of a senior audience including Executive and Senior management and third-party partners, having the ability to engage and manage a wide range of stakeholders, listening and responding to challenges.

You’ll have the ability to lead on integration, collaborating with a range of stakeholders, to deliver against the Society’s risk integration plans.

As the UK’s second largest Building Society, the Coventry is in the process of agreeing a deal to acquire the Co-operative Bank (“the bank”). The acquisition, which is of significant scale, would result in the Society becoming a category 1 firm for regulatory purposes. Integration activities are likely to be substantial and extend across a period of at least two years post deal completion.