Risk and Governance Manager

Risk and Governance Manager
£50,000 - £55,000
Leicester, Onsite
Full-Time, Permanent
 
Are you curious about how technology is transforming the world of finance?

Dilligent, organised, and passionate about maintaining compliance?

Our client is an industry leader in FinTech looking for a driven individual who can maintain and operate the company’s risk management framework, enforce governance, and maintain regulatory compliance.

The role

Monitor risk indicators, facilitate risk assessments, manage the risk register and ensure risks are regularly reviewed and updated
Track actions resulting from risk reviews, audits, policy reviews, incidents, and more
Identify emerging risks and escalate material risks to Senior Management
Coordinate governance activities, track actions through to completion and prepare reports for Senior Management
Support FCA Compliance and regulatory change, including Consumer Duty, conduct risk and data protection
Oversee policy reviews, incident and breach reporting, control testing and remediation activities
Support third-party risk management, supplier oversight, business continuity and operational resilience planning and testing
The candidate

Essential Skills and Experience

Experience in managing action logs, risk registers, and governance reporting
Strong organisational and project management skills
Excellent communicator who enjoys working in a team and individual
Eager to learn, grow, and build a career in fintech
Ability to use own initiative
Desirable Skills and Experience

Financial Services experience, including understanding of FCA regulation and Consumer Duty
Knowledge of operational resilience, outsourcing, or information security frameworks
Professional qualifications in Risk, Compliance, Governance, or Audit
What is on offer

Hands-on experience in an industry that will never die
Friendly and supportive team who will help you grow
Ongoing training and development opportunities
Opportunity to collaborate with an industry-leading business 
 
If you are passionate about mitigating risks, reinforcing controls, and remediating incidents, we want to hear from you! Click ‘Apply today
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed