Risk and Controls Specialist

Are you passionate about building a strong risk culture? We are seeking a technical expert in risk and control testing to perform control testing activities within our First Line Controls Centre of Excellence. This role will focus on evaluating and strengthening our control environment across operational risk, change risk, and conduct risk areas.

Your role will be crucial in ensuring that risks are managed effectively and remain within our risk appetite. You’ll be responsible for performing control testing activities and supporting the business in developing and enhancing its approach to risk and controls.

This role is a 6 Month Fixed Term Contract.

About the Role

• Perform Independent Control Testing: Evaluate the effectiveness of our control environment through independent testing of our material and key controls.
• Identify Root Causes and Support Action Plans: Help identify root causes of control weaknesses or failures and support the development of appropriate remediation actions.
• Collaborate with Stakeholders: Work closely with colleagues and senior managers to identify systemic issues and develop practical improvements.
• Enhance the Control Environment: Provide insight and recommendations to strengthen and mature the control framework, supporting continuous improvement across the business.

About You

• Experience in Risk Areas: You will have experience in one or more of the following areas: operational risk (e.g. IT, cyber security, data, AI, business continuity, payments, health and safety, financial crime, third-party risk management), change risk, or conduct risk. Experience across multiple areas would be advantageous.
• Control Testing Expertise: Experience performing control testing independently, including tests of design, implementation, and operating effectiveness.
• Understanding of Risk Management: Good understanding of risk management concepts and control frameworks within a financial services environment.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Comfortable working with stakeholders, including Senior Manager level, to discuss practical findings and improvements.
• Organisation and Flexibility: Able to manage multiple pieces of work simultaneously while maintaining quality and meeting deadlines.