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Head of Internal Controls & Risk

Employer
Michael Page
Location
London, City of London
Salary
£60000 - £64000 per annum + Benefits
Closing date
11 Mar 2021
Reference
JN -022021-2006651

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Employer Sector
Public Sector, Financial Services
Contract Type
Contract
Hours
Full Time
Travel
None
Job Type
Risk Management

Job Details



Drawing enterprise wide risks into a new control catalogue.

Client Details

Michael Page is extremely proud to be partnering with this government related organisation.

Our client puts it's employees at the heart of what they do; they are a diverse and inclusive employer and are signed up to the disability charter and the women in finance charter.

Our client's organisation and products are designed around the needs of their customers, offering a simple, high-quality way to save for the future.

The Risk & Compliance directorate within this organisation is made up of the enterprise risk team, the compliance team, as well as the Information Security and Data Protection teams. This role sits within the second line function which provides consultancy services to the business. This role reports into the Head of Risk.

Description

Responsible for:

  • Maintaining adequate control rationalisation, alignment and improvement, in order to support the regulatory framework
  • Developing and delivering control reporting against governance frameworks
  • Supporting the risk framework to ensure high quality standards are maintained
  • Developing the risk framework against an evolving risk environment
  • Reporting for the Executive Team/Trustee Members/Audit & Risk committees and Investment Board
  • Liaising with the Executive Team and control owners to ensure the development of a strong internal controls framework
  • Developing a strong working relationship with regulators to ensure fair and true compliance statements

 


Profile

 

  • Relevant qualification ie ACA, IIA, IRM, ACCA
  • Understanding of control frameworks
  • Understanding of internal audit methodology
  • Understanding of enterprise wide risk management
  • Strong sense of accountability
  • Team player
  • Demonstrable ability to influence key stakeholders
  • Useful but not essential:
  • Prior role held in a government related department
  • Understanding of pensions

 


Job Offer

 

  • Competitive pension: Max of 7% gross employee contribution, matched with 10% employer contribution
  • Discretionary bonus scheme
  • 25 days holiday + all bank holidays
  • A birthday leave day and additional leave day, usually around the festive period
  • Give as you earn scheme
  • Mental health support
  • Life Assurance equal to 4 times your basic annual salary
  • Optional critical illness cover

 


This role is a 1 year fixed term contract role and can be 5 or 4 days per week

 

Company

Michael Page specialises in the permanent, temporary and interim recruitment of qualified accountants. In fact, our organisation was founded to provide selection and recruitment services for accounting professionals and has been a market leader in this field for more than 35 years. We have earned the trust of clients in industry and commerce, the banking and financial services markets and the public and not-for-profit sector. We also have an exemplary track record of completing assignments for everyone from small, boutique practices to the Big Four firms. Michael Page has pioneered a unique, consultative approach to recruitment, enabling us to find the best fit between our client’s needs and the candidate’s experience and abilities. With an emphasis on delivering results and establishing long-term relationships, our consultants waive commission in favour of quarterly profit share – that means impartial career advice and an entire team pulling together on your behalf. Many of our consultants have a background in accounting and finance – that’s real, grass roots expertise at your disposal. Combine that with the global reach you get from a company that has over 164 offices in 34 countries and you’re looking at a pretty formidable package. We are confident no other consultancy is better qualified to help you make that crucial, next step in your career. Take this opportunity to browse our accounting, tax and treasury jobs to find out more about our specific expertise: • Industry and commerce • Financial services • Public and not-for-profit • Taxation • Specialist markets • Treasury • Newly qualified ACA Alternatively, if you're looking to hire, please send us a job brief or get in touch to find out how our track record could add value to your recruitment process” Visit the Michael Page website for more information

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