Vice President

We are hiring a Vice President – Controls to lead the risk and control agenda for our Private Banking & Wealth Management (PBWM) vertical. This is a strategic role within our Offshore Centre of Excellence, responsible for strengthening the first line of defence, embedding robust control frameworks, and driving a culture of accountability across business functions.

This opportunity is ideal for a seasoned control leader who thrives in dynamic environments, has hands-on experience managing risks in private banking products (especially credits and secured lending), and is ready to take charge of high-visibility initiatives.

What You'll Own

• Lead the Risk & Control framework for PBWM, including RCSA, issue management, and control testing.
• Identify control weaknesses, drive root cause analysis, and partner with stakeholders on timely remediation.
• Align with global standards and frameworks such as ERMF, Operational Risk, and internal control policies.
• Translate complex risk narratives into actionable reports and communicate them effectively to senior leadership.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams: Risk, Compliance, Audit, Legal, and Product Owners.
• Own governance, assurance readiness, and uplift of control practices across key business processes.
• Guide teams through control transformation projects and enterprise-wide risk initiatives.

What You Bring

• 15–16 years of experience in Controls, Operational Risk, or Audit (VP level), OR
• 12+ years of experience with a background from premium academic institutions.
• Deep understanding of Private Banking / Wealth Management products – credits, secured borrowing, etc.
• Expertise in risk frameworks: ERMF, ORF, control testing, and issue lifecycle management.
• Strong analytical mindset with hands-on experience in Excel (pivots, formulas, VLOOKUP) and handling large datasets.
• Excellent communication skills with proven ability to influence and challenge senior stakeholders.
• Strong people leadership or SME capabilities – able to coach, mentor, and drive performance.