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About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Controls Specialist to lead the development and enhancement of our client's UK controls framework. This role supports the Chief Risk Officer in addressing regulatory expectations regarding controls, governance, and independent testing, focusing on defining, implementing, and embedding local controls and risk mapping.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of the UK controls framework.
• Assess regulatory expectations, particularly PRA requirements, and ensure alignment within the UK business.
• Map key risks to controls and identify gaps in the existing environment.
• Determine the balance between leveraging Group controls and implementing local solutions.
• Partner with the Group Controls function to align approaches with UK-specific regulatory requirements.
• Support the development of an effective independent controls testing approach.
• Build relationships with senior stakeholders across Risk, Compliance, and Operations.
• Provide expert advice and recommendations to the Chief Risk Officer on controls strategy.
• Drive the delivery of the controls programme to meet milestones and regulatory expectations.

Requirements

• Significant experience in controls, operational risk, governance, or internal controls within Financial Services.
• Experience within insurance or regulated financial services.
• Strong knowledge of UK regulatory expectations, specifically PRA requirements.
• Experience in controls design, controls mapping, and risk and control assessments.
• Understanding of independent controls testing and controls assurance.
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills with senior leaders.
• Proven ability to lead change and deliver complex programmes.
• Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience working with Group and local governance structures.
• Knowledge of enterprise risk management frameworks.

Skills

• Operational Risk
• Governance
• Internal Controls
• Controls Design
• Controls Mapping
• Risk and Control Assessments
• Independent Controls Testing
• Controls Assurance
• Stakeholder Management
• Enterprise Risk Management

Location

• London
• Hybrid (2-3 days weekly onsite)

Work Type

• Contract
• 6 Months
• Inside IR35