Risk and Internal Control Manager

Job Title: Risk and Internal Control Manager
Location: London
Salary: £53,000 - £60,000 depending on experience
Contract Type: Full time permanent, hybrid working

Purpose of the Role:
To manage and enhance the organisation's Risk Management and Internal Control frameworks. This role provides expert advice and support to senior leaders, ensuring effective risk mitigation, compliance with internal controls, and robust business continuity planning.

Key Responsibilities:

Risk Management:

• Develop and implement a comprehensive Risk Management framework to support strategic and operational objectives.
• Maintain and monitor strategic and operational risk registers, ensuring risks are regularly reviewed and managed.
• Provide reports on risks, incidents, and resilience to senior management and the board.
• Identify emerging risks and provide guidance to stakeholders on mitigation strategies.

Internal Controls and Audit:

• Oversee internal audit processes, ensuring the effectiveness of controls and compliance with standards.
• Collaborate with managers to implement actions addressing audit findings and report progress to relevant committees.
• Build relationships with internal and external audit bodies to ensure a robust approach to audit controls.

Business Continuity:

• Support the development, testing, and maintenance of business continuity plans to minimise disruption during significant incidents.
• Provide assurance to senior stakeholders that effective plans are in place.

Performance Management:

• Promote risk awareness across the organisation and support managers in maintaining risk registers.
• Conduct quality checks on operational risk registers and ensure adherence to internal control frameworks.

General Duties:

• Provide training to managers on risk, crisis management, and incident response.
• Stay updated on best practices and legislative changes related to risk and governance.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance resilience and preparedness.

Skills and Experience:

• Significant experience in risk management, internal control frameworks, or audit roles.
• Proven ability to engage with board members and senior leaders.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and advanced proficiency in MS Excel.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a focus on collaboration and problem-solving.

Qualifications:

• Degree or equivalent experience in a related field.
• Membership in a professional body (e.g., Institute of Risk Management or Chartered Institute of Internal Auditors) is an advantage.

This role offers the opportunity to lead the development of robust governance structures, ensuring organisational resilience and strategic risk management.