It Audit & Risk Controls Lead (Ftc)

My client, an FX specialist Financial Services company, based in London, are looking for an IT Risk Controls Lead to join them in London on a 12 month Fixed-Term Contract (this could be converted into a permanent role in the future). About the IT Risk Controls Lead role: The IT Risk Controls Lead is a key member of the Technology Risk & Control team and will play a key role in helping improve the Technology division improve its management of risk and controls. The role will involve developing and implementing the team's approach to the testing of controls and quality control across the Technology division. This will include coordinating the activities of all of the Testing Specialists () and helping with their development. It will also include reporting on Testing activity and results to stakeholder and managing relationships within Technology and with other divisions including Internal Audit, Risk and Compliance.
Experience / essential and desired for successful job performance:
• Experience of designing, implementing and delivering controls assurance testing ideally across more than 1 line of defence.
• Minimum of 5 years or more of experience in one of more of the following:
o Risk management
o Internal Audit
o Compliance
• Knowledge of Financial Services or another highly regulated industry sector is essential.
• Knowledge of Technology delivery within Financial Services, and able to demonstrate an understanding of key challenges and risks which must be mitigated and managed to deliver successfully.
Qualifications / certifications
• Qualifications in any of the following specialisms would be beneficial but not mandatory:
o Risk Management
o Internal Audit
o Compliance
o Project Management
o Technology process governance
Knowledge, skills and abilities / competencies required for successful job performance:
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills to build effective working relationships with multiple internal and external stakeholders, with the ability to adapt and flex communication style to suit the audience
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills that are tailored to be effective and meaningful at all levels of audience, including the ability to communicate complex problems in an easy-to-understand manner. A formal communication style with the regulators is key.
• Highly proficient IT skills in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and PDF
• Acute business acumen and understanding of organizational issues and challenges
• Relevant experience gained within Financial services, banking or similar environments beneficial
• Understanding of Executive level and regulatory requirements and anticipating where possible.
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