- Support the development and communication of the M&G Group risk framework, policy and guidance and the arrangements for compliance with SYSC regulations;

- Review and challenge business unit Turnbull and SYSC reports and reports of outstanding risk issues and actions;

- Prepare reports to the M&G Risk Committee and Prudential Group Risk Committee;

- Support the development, implementation and maintenance of information systems to support the risk/SYSC framework;

- Liaise with other areas within M&G and across Prudential to assist in developing a co-ordinated approach to operational risk issues;

- Co-ordinate and facilitate risk workshops with the business;

- Support the co-ordination and oversight of Sarbanes Oxley testing work;

- Provide training on risk assessment and control self certification processes to the business;

- Review industry best practices and apply to M&G risk management processes where appropriate;

- Build constructive and supportive working relationships with management.

Key requirements

The jobholder will preferably have an audit background with some experience of risk management and will have:

- a relevant qualification or equivalent(eg. ACA, CIMA, ACCA, IIA);

- 2-3 years audit, risk or other relevant experience;

- working knowledge of risk management systems and implementation issues;

- an understanding of end to end business processes including

experience of process mapping;

an understanding of the different control types and their effect on risk;

- an appreciation of the perspectives of regulators and shareholders;

- an appreciation of corporate governance;

- an appreciation of Sarbanes Oxley requirements;

- prior knowledge of asset management or similar financial services organisations.

Personal Skills

- strong analytical and problem solving skills;

- credible, enthusiastic, flexible and pragmatic;

- strong influencing and teamworking skills;

- excellent written and verbal communication skills;

- initiative and creativity.