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About us
We are and we’re here to help families get more out of life. We know that our customers work hard for their families and have a lot to balance in their busy lives. That’s why we combine amazing brands and products with flexible payment options on to help them say yes to the things they love. We’re just as passionate about helping our people get more out of life too; building careers with real growth, a sense of purpose, belonging and wellbeing.
About the team
You will join the Group Risk Management team based in Speke. Our team work on multiple priorities across all areas of the business in a fast paced and dynamic environment to help identify, assess and monitor risk across the organisation to minimise customer, financial, regulatory & reputational impact.
You will work collaboratively with stakeholders to implement & embed processes aligned to the risk management framework.
About the role
The scope of the role covers all of The Very Group and outsourced locations, both on and off-shore, and may require travel and presence at each of these sites at various intervals.
You will play a key role in the delivery of Risk Management across the organisation including, but not limited to:
- Where risks, issues or control weaknesses are identified, work with first line colleagues to determine materiality and engage with relevant stakeholders.
- Report findings to stakeholders and ensure they are consistently managed through agreed processes. E.G Risk events / Risk & Control Self Assessment (RCSA)
- Be the point of contact for Risk Events within the business & support the roll out and embedment of the process across TVG
- Oversight & monitoring of action tracking escalating concerns where appropriate.
- Create and maintain a Risk Management documentation suite, ensuring that the content provides first line and second line risk colleagues with adequate information for them to understand and carry out their risk and control responsibilities
- Undertake, report, and communicate outcomes of control testing programmes, ensuring any actions are tracked to closure and key stakeholders are kept informed throughout the process.
- Undertake conformance monitoring against Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) framework policies and standards, and report outcomes ensuring areas of concern are highlighted and communicated to the relevant stakeholders.
About you
You’ll come from a background in audit, compliance, assurance or control, ideally within a regulated industry.
- You will demonstrate a track record of building relationships and communicating your ideas with clarity and possess the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
- You possess the ability to work within a dynamic and changing environment where priorities and activities are vital. You will be able to respond energetically and proactively to drive change at a fast pace.
- You’ll be a great communicator both verbally and in written form while being comfortable influencing a wide variety of stakeholders
- Working collaboratively, you will be able to challenge, feedback and regularly multi-task.
- The ability to innovate and create is also welcomed and you will be comfortable working under pressure, to tight deadlines.
Some of our benefits
- Flexible, hybrid working model
- Inclusive culture and environment, check out
- £1,000 flexible benefits allowance to suit your needs
- 30 days holiday + bank holidays
- Udemy learning access
- Bonus potential (performance and business-related)
- Up to 25% discount on Very.co.uk
- Matched pension up to 6%
- More benefits can be found
How to apply
Please note that the talent acquisition team are managing this vacancy directly, and if successful in securing this role, you will be required to undertake a credit, CIFAS, Right to Work checks and if a specific requirement of your role a DBS (criminal records) check. Should your application progress we require you to let the team know if there is anything you need to disclose in relation to any of these checks prior to them being undertaken, including any unspent criminal convictions.
What happens next?
Our talent acquisition team will be in touch if you’re successful so keep an eye on your emails! We’ll arrange a short call to learn more about you, as well as answer any questions you have. If it feels like we’re a good match, we’ll share your CV with the hiring manager to review. Our interview process is tailored to each role and can be in-person or held remotely.
You can expect a two-stage interview process for this position:
1st stage - A 90-minute formal interview where you can expect both competency and technical questions. This can be held either in person or remotely.
As an inclusive employer please do let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments.
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Equal opportunities
We’re an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
