HBOS plc has the following vacancy. If you are interested in applying and 
would like more information about the role, please contact me: 

Kate Knight
Head of Information Management Governance
HBOS plc
12 Bankhead Terrace
Edinburgh
EH11 4DY 

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Tel:  + 44 (0) 7879 258 318
       
Job title:  Information Governance Compliance Manager
Location:   Halifax, Leeds or Edinburgh; travel to other locations as 
necessary. 
Reports to: Head of Information Management Governance 
Salary guide: £40,902 - £57, 744, dependent on experience and 
qualifications
 
 

Job purpose: to further the development of a world class Information 
Management Governance framework for HBOS group in the UK and overseas and 
facilitate business unit compliance with its requirements by providing 
professional advice and consultancy services. 

 
The scope of this role includes but is not limited to: -

- strategic and tactical analysis of changing regulatory and statutory 
developments and trends relevant to the management of information in HBOS 
group in the UK and overseas 

- key role in developing the information governance framework and 
influencing senior stakeholders in moving HBOS global operations towards 
best in class status in this field

- developing collaborative partnerships with information professionals in 
the financial and other sectors both at a national and international level 
to keep HBOS group at the forefront of best practice and to represent the 
group's views to regulators and law-makers

- developing and communicating policy, strategy and tactical solutions in 
consultation with HBOS’ risk management, legal and information technology 
communities

- identifying operational risk exposures and advising on controls. 
 

Knowledge/experience/skills needed

A professional with several years in a Compliance, Audit, or other Risk 
Management function in the financial services sector; preferably in a 
large enterprise.  

Thorough understanding of the legislative and regulatory framework in 
which the sector operates, from a strategic overview to the more detailed 
provisions. This includes advanced knowledge of FSA regulations and the EC 
legislative environment as well as overseas trends. 

Sound understanding of operational risk concepts and methods, including 
policy development, implementation and compliance monitoring.  

Proven enterprise-wide relationship management, influencing and 
communication skills; ability to collaborate at all levels in a large 
organisation. 

Track record of resolving competing business interests to deliver mutually 
acceptable outcomes. 

Advanced written and verbal communication skills. 


Qualifications: Graduate level, ideally Law or Accountancy.