Head of Business Risk & Controls

Head of Business Risk & Controls

Dynamic and experienced senior leader required to join a well-known Investment / Asset Management firm as Head of Business Risk and Controls. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for strategic oversight of risk, governance frameworks, and third-party risk, as well as building and executing a strategy to strengthen the control environment. You will lead a high-performing team, collaborate with senior stakeholders, and ensure robust risk management practices that support sustainable growth and regulatory compliance.

On offer is a highly competitive six figure remuneration package, flexible hybriod working and extensive non financial benefits.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement a comprehensive risk management and control framework.
• Lead the execution of RCSAs, ICARA, and other enterprise risk processes.
• Partner with oversight leads to enhance the control environment by sharing insights, managing assurance testing and tracking progress.
• Lead the development and maintenance of governance frameworks aligned with the Enterprise Risk Management Framework (ERMF).
• Lead relevant risk fora to drive accountability, robust tracking and timely closure of risks.
• Own the end-to-end risk reporting process, ensuring timely, insightful, and actionable reporting to senior leadership.
• Oversee vendor risk management, including performance monitoring, cost control, and regulatory compliance.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to ensure third-party arrangements meet enterprise and regulatory standards.
• Lead third-party assessments and maintain strong internal control frameworks.
• Partner with senior leaders to safely execute business strategy, providing expert guidance on risk and governance matters.

Experience Required

• Extensive experience in risk, governance, or operational oversight roles within financial services.
• Proven leadership experience with the ability to influence at senior levels.
• Experience managing third-party risk and governance programs.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and stakeholder management skills.

Applicants must be located and eligible to work in the UK without sponsorship.

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