Description:
A leading financial institution are looking to hire a Finance Governance & Assurance Manager to join their group finance team. The role is based in the firms city centre office with excellent hybrid working flexibility.
This role sits within the first line assurance team that provides operational risk oversight, analysis and assurance on the quality and effectiveness of the risk environment in line with the Finance business strategy.
Role responsibilities will include but not limited to:
- Lead the implementation of the First Line Assurance Framework, Methodology and Operational risk policy across Finance which seeks to minimise risk exposure arising from operational risk and assurance activity
- Influence and drive a strong adherence to regulatory policies, ensuring governance policies are clearly understood and followed
- Understand complex operational and governance issues and provide informed advice, guidance and challenge ensuring the firms purpose, strategic ambition and values of Customer First and Eliminating Complexity are fully considered
- Provide Senior Management with ongoing insight into the robustness of the internal control culture and control knowledge, embeddedness and execution standards in their business.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the Finance business operating model and the underlying processes and systems supporting it
The Person:
- 5+ years of experience in a risk, audit or assurance role within a financial services environment
- A professional accountancy qualification would be advantageous
- Knowledge of Finance products, processes and systems would be an advantage
- Be motivated, enthusiastic, and forward looking, a critical thinker who can understand the impact of decisions at an organisational level
- Ability to manage, coach and develop a blend of experienced and new staff to deliver on competing priorities against tight deadlines