Job description
End Date
Tuesday 18 April 2023
Salary Range
£124,600 - £155,750Agile Working Options
Job Description Summary
An exciting role in the GEC office, where you’ll get direct exposure to the heart of Lloyds Banking Group’s strategy and business, through Group Audit & Conduct Investigations’ (GA&CI) unique position in assessing risk and control across the entire Group.
Job Description
This opportunity is perfect for a high performing, committed and ambitious individual. You will help shape and influence where Group Audit and Conduct Investigations (GA&CI) focuses its efforts to support the Group as it implements its strategy.
The core purpose of the role is to provide direct support to the Group Chief Internal Auditor (GCIA) and working direct with the Exec Team. The individual is expected to provide dependable, reliable and discreet support and counsel to the GCIA across a wide variety of activities and requirements.
The GCIA office is a fast paced and significantly varied environment where we balance multiple priorities. Being able to influence and collaborate with key internal and external partners is a critical element of being an Executive Assistant (EA), as you'll be working alongside the GA&CI leadership team and other GEC offices.
This role is a great opportunity to grow your strategic awareness and build an understanding of what GA&CI does for the group, while also being uniquely positioned to gain insights into the group overall. In return, you'll bring a precise eye for detail, outstanding written and verbal communication skills, the ability to prioritise and balance demands and a commitment to build and nurture strong relationships.
Key responsibilities
- Develop strong working relationships with the GA&CI Executive Team (ET) along with the offices of other GEC members.
- Provide effective support and assistance in reviewing committee papers, reports and other written correspondence, whilst investigating and collaborating closely with the ET and other teams across the Group to ensure key inputs are obtained.
- Attend alongside / on behalf of the GCIA relevant committees and meetings.
- Manage the agendas for meetings, ensuring the GCIA has required briefings and materials
- Help draft the GCIA’s speeches, communications and presentations to internal and external audiences.
- Lead on preparations for engagement with the Group's regulators - FCA, PRA.
- Ensure the integrity and timely submission of GA&CI papers for all GEC, Board and Board Committees.
- Track completion of key actions for the GCIA and ET from committees and key stakeholder meetings.
- In liaison with the relevant areas and support functions, ensure compliance with the Bank's policies and procedures, along with all relevant regulatory and statutory requirements.
- Ad hoc involvement in planning events, offsites, presentations, town halls.
- Management of the function, GA&CI, balanced scorecard processes.
Key Capabilities, Skills & Experience
- Drive, energy & pace
- Trusted and discreet with sensitive information
- Forward thinking and ability to assess proportionality
- Advanced project management skills
- Excellent judgement, being curious
- Diligent delivery, high quality analysis and execution
- Handle ambiguity and balance changing priorities with strong organisation skills to track timely and accurate delivery of papers and information requested by the GCIA
- Relationship builder with strong influencing skills
- Natural communicator, with strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to operate in dynamic environment
Desired Skill set
- Prior experience working in an audit and/or investigations function, and good understanding of the role and purpose of GA&CI
- Prior experience writing and reviewing audit reports
If this is you, come and join our inclusive, values-led culture where we're passionate about making a difference! At Lloyds Banking Group we're focused on creating a values-led culture and are committed to building a workforce which reflects the diversity of the customers and communities we serve. Together we’re building a truly inclusive workplace where all of our colleagues have the opportunity to make a real difference, can be themselves and succeed on merit.
Here's what we can we offer you in return...
Whatever your aspiration, you can also expect excellent benefits, personal development and a career that’s enriching and full of opportunity.
You'll also receive a package that includes...
- Discretionary bonus
- Private Medical Insurance
- Pension, where we'll give up to a max of 15%
- Share plans
- 30 days holiday (plus Public)
You’ll learn new skills and be given opportunities to grow and develop to help you achieve a rewarding and fulfilling career. We’re a very supportive team who care about your wellbeing. We support the principles of agile working and are happy to consider flexible working arrangements, however given the nature of this role, you'll need to work from the London office multiple days per week.
We're committed to building a workforce which reflects the diversity of the customers and communities we serve, and to building an inclusive environment where all our colleagues can be themselves and succeed on merit. We're an equal opportunity employer and deeply value diversity within our organisation.
Are you interested in joining us? Apply today, we’d love to hear from you.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
Together we'll make it possible!
At Lloyds Banking Group, we're driven by a clear purpose; to help Britain prosper. Across the Group, our colleagues are focused on making a difference to customers, businesses and communities. With us you'll have a key role to play in shaping the financial services of the future, whilst the scale and reach of our Group means you'll have many opportunities to learn, grow and develop.
We're focused on creating a values-led culture and are committed to building a workforce which reflects the diversity of the customers and communities we serve. Together we’re building a truly inclusive workplace where all of our colleagues have the opportunity to make a real difference.