Controllers, Recovery & Resolution Planning Core Team, Associate- London
Accounting & Finance
London, UK
Controllers
We are a global team responsible for working to ensure the accuracy of the firm’s financial and regulatory information by complying with the rules and regulations governing financial markets worldwide. In addition to managing both internal and external financial reporting, our expertise plays a key role in the firm’s business planning decisions around allocation of financial resources such as capital and balance sheet. We partner with the firm's businesses to provide advice on accounting, valuation, capital, liquidity, reputational risk and other regulatory considerations. Working in Controllers gives our people unique insights into the firm’s businesses and the opportunity to have an impact on key firmwide strategic and financial objectives.
Who We Look For
Working in Controllers will give you a unique insight into the firm’s businesses and the opportunity to have an impact on key firmwide strategic and financial objectives. We’re looking for candidates who will thrive in a dynamic environment where multitasking, attention to detail and analytical skills are essential. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are important in order to work successfully with internal clients, external stakeholders (e.g. regulators) and team members.
Above all, we value integrity, a strong work ethic and a desire for excellence from our people.
Recovery & Resolution Planning (“RRP”) Core Team
The RRP Core Team is seeking an Associate to join the team and assist in the production of and assurance over the firm’s global RRP deliverables.
The RRP Core Team is responsible for setting the strategy for, planning, and coordinating the firm’s global and local RRP deliverables. The team also has responsibility for running the assurance program across our RRP capabilities and is the first point of call for regulatory enquiries relating to RRP globally.
Previous RRP knowledge or experience is not essential.
Responsibilities may include:
• Authoring, coordinating and reviewing the firm’s recovery and resolution plans and other regulatory deliverables.
• Participating in the design and execution of assurance exercises such as capability testing and tabletop simulations.
• Assessing and implementing new regulatory requirements.
Required skills:
• Technical competence: Knowledge of accounting, capital and/or liquidity concepts and regulatory requirements. Ability to interpret and implement RRP regulatory requirements.
• Organizational skills: Ability to work with a federated team of 100+ individuals across multiple divisions within the firm to plan and execute on the firm’s RRP deliverables.
• Communication skills: Ability to communicate clearly and concisely at various levels of seniority
• Control mindset: Ability to maintain and develop a robust control, governance and assurance framework around the firm’s RRP deliverables.
• Analytical skills: Ability to review and challenge financial projections included in the recovery and resolution plans.
• Writing skills: Ability to produce documentation that meets regulatory submission standards, and the ability to critically review materials prepared by other teams.


