EMEA Controls - Governance Associate

This is an opportunity to play a central role in how EMEA governance operates, giving you high visibility, regular exposure to senior stakeholders, and an opportunity to build your career across the franchise.
As a Management & Controls Governance Associate within the EMEA Management & Controls Governance team, you will own the delivery of key first line of defence governance committees and produce high-quality materials, delivering informative insights to senior leaders. You will work at the intersection of multiple lines of business and functions, strengthening oversight frameworks and driving continuous improvement through intelligent solutions and automation. This role offers significant networking opportunities and visibility of the strategic initiatives impacting the EMEA businesses.
Job responsibilities
Own the end-to-end delivery of a key EMEA first line of defence governance committees, including planning, stakeholder coordination, materials preparation, Chair briefings, minutes, actions, and follow-ups
Transform complex inputs into high-quality senior management decks and briefing packs that are accurate, polished, and delivered on time
Partner across lines of business and functions to strengthen governance routines and deliver effective regional oversight
Present themes and insights to senior management, highlighting key risk and control topics and emerging trends
Drive strategic initiatives that continuously improve governance processes and frameworks, leveraging intelligent solutions and automation to streamline content creation and reduce manual effort
Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills
Experience in governance, controls, programme management, or a related role
Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills with the ability to build trust quickly and influence confidently at all levels
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including strong business writing
Exceptional attention to detail and consistently high standards for output quality
Proactive, well-organised approach with strong prioritisation skills in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
Analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to get up to speed on new topics quickly
Strong proficiency in PowerPoint (or PitchPro), Word, and Excel
Confidence with process improvement, automation, and intelligent solutions to drive efficiency
Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills
Experience with SharePoint and Confluence for content management and collaboration
Financial services experience and familiarity with regulatory and governance frameworks
Experience supporting senior management or Board-level stakeholders
Exposure to risk and control topics within a large, matrixed organisation