VP, Regulatory Program Governance

Vice President, Regulatory Program Governance

As a senior leader in the first line of defense, the Vice President of Regulatory Program Governance plays a pivotal role in overseeing and enhancing the governance framework for a global financial institution's compliance with complex regulatory mandates. This role is instrumental in ensuring that business operations align with internal risk tolerances and external regulatory expectations related to Volcker Rule Standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Program Oversight: Lead the strategic development and execution of a comprehensive governance framework for a high-profile regulatory program across global capital markets operations.
• Establish, deliver and support Volcker Program Governance across all business segments.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with internal stakeholders across business units, risk, compliance, finance, and technology to ensure alignment and transparency.
• Risk & Control Advisory: Provide expert guidance on risk identification, assessment, and mitigation strategies. Support the design and implementation of effective controls within key operational processes.
• Regulatory Readiness: Coordinate and support responses to internal audits, regulatory examinations, and compliance reviews, ensuring timely and accurate delivery of required documentation and insights.
• Program Enhancement: Drive continuous improvement initiatives, including the development of monitoring tools, procedural updates, and reporting mechanisms to strengthen program effectiveness.
• Culture & Conduct: Promote a culture of integrity, accountability, and proactive risk management across the organization.
• Change Leadership: Influence cross-functional teams to adopt best practices and innovative solutions that enhance operational efficiency and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Deep understanding of global capital markets and associated regulatory frameworks.
• Proven experience in compliance, risk management, or governance roles within financial services.
• Some level of understanding of the Volcker Rule and its applicability to a global markets business and associated required metrics production and monitoring process.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across all levels of the organization.
• Strategic thinker with a hands-on approach to problem-solving and project execution.
• Proficient in data analysis, reporting tools, and Microsoft Office Suite; experience with workflow and documentation platforms is a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree or professional certification (e.g., JD, MBA, CPA, CFA) is a plus.