Business Control Specialist - Technical

Role: Business Control Specialist - Technical

Duration: 12 Months

Location: Bromley (Hybrid) 3 days in office

Rate: £700 per day (umbrella)

Are you a dynamic professional with a passion for risk management and technology? Our client is looking for a Business Control Specialist to lead the charge in enhancing compliance and operational risk within their technology teams. This role is the perfect opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys collaborating across diverse teams.

What You'll Do:

In this pivotal role, you will:

• Lead Risk Management: Collaborate with two Technology Executives to foster a culture of risk identification, escalation, and timely mitigation.
• Drive Analysis: Utilize your analytical skills to perform impact assessments and identify root causes related to technology control activities.
• Provide Training: Offer guidance and training to team members while monitoring the health of audit issues throughout their lifecycle.
• Enhance Collaboration: Work closely with teams across Technology, Operations, Audit, and GIS to identify opportunities for control improvement and risk reduction.

Key Responsibilities:

• Execute risk mitigation strategies to ensure compliance with laws and regulations.
• Partner with various technology organizations and divisional leads to enhance risk management practices.
• Present recommendations to leadership for efficient risk identification and remediation.
• Leverage your technical expertise in data management, information security, or network operations to ensure policy adherence.
• Oversee end-to-end issue management activities, including action plan development for audit and compliance issues.

What We're Looking For:

• Experience: Years in technology, ideally with a focus in financial services or risk.
• Technical Expertise: Proficiency in areas such as data management, artificial intelligence, or information security.
• Communication Skills: Ability to translate complex technical information into clear, concise language for various audiences.
• Change Advocacy: A proven record of advocating for and embracing change across diverse stakeholder groups.
• Collaboration Skills: Strong ability to positively influence and motivate teams.
• Problem-Solving Mindset: Comfort with ambiguity and a knack for simplifying complex problems.
• Strategic Thinking: Self-starter attitude, organized, and capable of executing priorities with minimal oversight.

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