We seek a Risk & Controls Manager to strengthen our control environment and reduce operational risk across the organisation. The role requires a pragmatic leader who can analyse processes, implement effective controls and guide teams through regulatory change. You will partner with business units to embed best practice and promote a culture of risk awareness.
Risk & Controls Manager Job Profile
The Risk & Controls Manager oversees the design, implementation and monitoring of internal controls to mitigate financial, operational and compliance risks. This role provides challenge and assurance to business processes while enabling efficient operations.
The postholder reports to the Head of Risk or Chief Risk Officer and works closely with internal audit, finance, compliance and business unit leads to maintain a robust risk framework and deliver remediation where required.
Risk & Controls Manager Job Description
The Risk & Controls Manager will lead risk assessments, map key processes and identify control gaps. You will develop control frameworks, draft policies and implement testing programmes to ensure controls are operating effectively. The role requires clear reporting to senior management and the board on control effectiveness, emerging risks and remediation progress.
You will coordinate with internal audit and external regulators during reviews and examinations, ensuring timely responses and sustained improvements. The successful candidate will balance governance and practicality, recommending proportionate controls that support business objectives while reducing residual risk.
In addition to oversight responsibilities, the role involves coaching and upskilling colleagues in risk identification and control design. You will lead projects to automate controls where possible, leverage data analytics for continuous monitoring and drive root cause analysis for recurring issues. Strong stakeholder management and communication skills are essential to influence change and secure buy-in for control enhancements.
Risk & Controls Manager Duties and Responsibilities
- Lead risk and control assessments across assigned business areas and processes.
- Design, document and maintain control frameworks and policies.
- Develop and execute control testing programmes and remediation plans.
- Report control effectiveness and risk exposure to senior management and the board.
- Coordinate with internal audit and regulatory examiners and respond to findings.
- Drive data driven monitoring and use analytics to identify control weaknesses.
- Manage control automation and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Provide training and guidance to business teams on risk identification and control operation.
- Perform root cause analysis for control failures and implement corrective actions.
- Support change projects by assessing risk implications and defining compensating controls.
Risk & Controls Manager Requirements and Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics, business or related discipline.
- Professional qualification desirable such as ACA, ACCA, CPA, CIA or equivalent.
- Proven experience in risk management, internal control or audit, typically 5+ years.
- Strong knowledge of regulatory requirements relevant to the sector and jurisdiction.
- Excellent analytical skills and experience with process mapping and risk assessment techniques.
- Proficiency in control testing, remediation and use of data analytics tools.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence senior stakeholders.
- High attention to detail, organised approach and ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Experience of working with audit teams and external regulators is advantageous.
- Ability to lead and coach colleagues and foster a positive risk culture across the organisation.
