Position Details:   

Client: Financial Domain  

Job Title: Policy Governance Manager 

Location: New York, NY 10013 (Hybrid)  

Duration: 3 Months + Possible extension   

Schedule: Mon-Fri: Std Business Hours    

Start date: ASAP!  

Role Description:  

• The Banking and International Risk (BIR) Policy & Governance team directly supports bank head of BIR and establishes a robust governance for all Wholesale Credit Risk (WCR) Policy, Standards, and Procedures to ensure efficient management of multi-disciplinary processes and regulatory requirements.  

• As a key member within the WCR Policy & Governance team, the Policy Governance Manager will drive the strategic vision and oversight over the lifecycle of the WCR Framework, Policy, Standards, and Procedures.  

• The lifecycle will include the development, enhancement, implementation, issuance, periodic review, compliance, and oversight for all WCR documents and processes.   

• This Manager will also collaborate across all Businesses, In-Business Credit Risk (IBCR), Risk Management, various Policy teams, Internal Audit, Technology, and senior management across the Firm.  

• This individual will support the continued transformation efforts in this area. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Policy Advisory and Strategy- Provide guidance to 1st and 2nd Lines of Defense regarding Policy requirements, interpretations, and compliance. 

• Policy Development- Provide strategic input into the development and enhancement of all WCR Policy, Standards, and Procedures, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and simplification.   

• Proactively identify continuous improvement opportunities in the compliance and reviews of Policy and all related documents. 

• Policy Implementation and Enforcement- Engage with Businesses and Global Functions to track and influence the implementation of WCR Policy requirements. 

• Regulatory Engagement- Lead and participate in all regulatory engagement on WCR Policy and related documents. 

• Communication- Coordinate with key stakeholders to roll-out timely communications, trainings, newsletters, etc. 

Development Value: 

• The successful candidate will have the opportunity to be part of a significant transformation effort for bank with active engagement across multiple business lines.  

• The candidate will have organizational exposure to senior management across bank.   

Qualifications: 

• 8+ years of experience in Policy development and governance 

• Wholesale Credit Risk or related Risk Management experience a plus (not required) 

• Excellent written, and verbal skills with the ability to articulate complex problems and solutions through concise and clear messaging 

• Ability to perform independently, organized, and flexible 

• Highly motivated, strong attention to detail, team oriented 

• Knowledge and understanding of financial services is a plus 

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent is required; an advanced degree is a plus (not required)