Our client an international bank is seeking for a NED to join their team on a FTC basis. Job Purpose: The non-executive director is expected to bring an external, independent perspective to the board, assist with strategy, help develop the business and ensure that the risks are suitably managed.
£70 – 140,000 pa
It is essential for all applicants to have experience of working in a small to medium UK Bank
Main Responsibilities:
· Bring an external, independent perspective and advise the Board accordingly.
· Assist in setting and revising strategy and objectives.
· Challenge executive directors on their decision making.
· Scrutinise the performance of management against objectives and values of the bank.
· Advise on risk management and internal control frameworks.
· Monitoring and reviewing the effectiveness of the internal audit function and safeguarding the independence and oversight of the internal audit function.
· Ensuring that there is an open avenue of communication between the internal auditor, the external auditor, and the board.
· To keep in touch on a continuing basis with the key people involved in the bank’s management, including the chief executive, the finance director, the external audit lead partner, and other key managers.
Time Commitment
· The non-executive director will perform the duties normally attendant in the office, including (but without limitation) attending routine board meetings, which are normally held at least four times each year, and such ad hoc board meetings as may be convened. Non-executive directors are expected to work with and through the board; they are not expected to undertake executive duties or to assume executive responsibilities, but are expected, if invited, to serve on Committees of the Board.
Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 36 months