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Director – Control Assurance
- Location: London (City)
- Contract: 12-Month Fixed-Term Contract (FTC), with potential for permanency
About the Role
Our client, a leading financial institution, is transitioning its control assurance function from a project-based setup to a fully operational Business-as-Usual (BAU) model. They are seeking a Director – Control Assurance to lead this transition, ensuring the implementation of robust risk methodologies, control testing strategies, and automation processes.
This role offers the opportunity to establish a scalable assurance framework, align with global banking standards, and enhance non-financial risk management.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the transition of control assurance to a structured BAU function.
- Define and implement risk methodologies, control testing strategies, and automation solutions.
- Collaborate with compliance, risk, and audit teams to strengthen assurance processes.
- Establish a sustainable governance framework aligned with industry best practices.
- Support the development of a high-performing first line of defence (1LoD) control office.
Challenges & Considerations
- Global Standards: Aligning the control assurance strategy with Tier 1 banking frameworks.
- Automation & Innovation: Implementing advanced testing and assurance automation.
- Talent Acquisition: Building a strong team, particularly in Dublin.
- Regulatory Complexity: Managing compliance across multiple EMEA jurisdictions.
Expected Outcomes
By the end of the contract, the successful candidate will have:
- Established a clear control assurance framework with defined methodologies.
- Implemented an automated testing strategy with proven effectiveness.
- Developed governance structures supporting sustainable BAU operations.
- Identified key skill sets and training needs for assurance teams.
- Integrated control validation and continuous monitoring into risk management.
Candidate Profile
To be successful in this role, candidates should have:
- Extensive financial services experience, preferably across multiple institutions.
- Expertise in control assurance, risk methodologies, and automation tools.
- Strong commercial or investment banking background, with an understanding of financial products and risk frameworks.
- Proven ability to establish governance structures that drive continuous improvement in risk assurance.
- Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.
Preferred Backgrounds
- Head of Control Assurance
- Director of Risk & Control Testing
- Head of Risk Assurance & Frameworks
- Risk Methodology & Assurance Lead
- Control Office Director
Why Apply?
- Lead a critical transformation in control assurance for a major financial institution.
- Work on a high-profile initiative with exposure to senior leadership.
- Opportunity to transition into a permanent leadership role.
- Contribute to a forward-thinking, data-driven risk and control strategy.
This is a strategic leadership role suited for candidates with experience in high-level control assurance, risk governance, and automation within the financial sector.
Interested? Apply today to be part of this transformation.
Seniority level
- Director
Employment type
- Contract
Job function
- Quality Assurance, Analyst, and Strategy/Planning
- Industries: Banking and Investment Banking
Direct message the job poster from Empresaria Group plc
Account Manager @ LMA Recruitment | Freelance Recruiter, Interview Coach
Director – Control Assurance
- Location: London (City)
- Contract: 12-Month Fixed-Term Contract (FTC), with potential for permanency
About the Role
Our client, a leading financial institution, is transitioning its control assurance function from a project-based setup to a fully operational Business-as-Usual (BAU) model. They are seeking a Director – Control Assurance to lead this transition, ensuring the implementation of robust risk methodologies, control testing strategies, and automation processes.
This role offers the opportunity to establish a scalable assurance framework, align with global banking standards, and enhance non-financial risk management.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the transition of control assurance to a structured BAU function.
- Define and implement risk methodologies, control testing strategies, and automation solutions.
- Collaborate with compliance, risk, and audit teams to strengthen assurance processes.
- Establish a sustainable governance framework aligned with industry best practices.
- Support the development of a high-performing first line of defence (1LoD) control office.
Challenges & Considerations
- Global Standards: Aligning the control assurance strategy with Tier 1 banking frameworks.
- Automation & Innovation: Implementing advanced testing and assurance automation.
- Talent Acquisition: Building a strong team, particularly in Dublin.
- Regulatory Complexity: Managing compliance across multiple EMEA jurisdictions.
Expected Outcomes
By the end of the contract, the successful candidate will have:
- Established a clear control assurance framework with defined methodologies.
- Implemented an automated testing strategy with proven effectiveness.
- Developed governance structures supporting sustainable BAU operations.
- Identified key skill sets and training needs for assurance teams.
- Integrated control validation and continuous monitoring into risk management.
Candidate Profile
To be successful in this role, candidates should have:
- Extensive financial services experience, preferably across multiple institutions.
- Expertise in control assurance, risk methodologies, and automation tools.
- Strong commercial or investment banking background, with an understanding of financial products and risk frameworks.
- Proven ability to establish governance structures that drive continuous improvement in risk assurance.
- Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.
Preferred Backgrounds
- Head of Control Assurance
- Director of Risk & Control Testing
- Head of Risk Assurance & Frameworks
- Risk Methodology & Assurance Lead
- Control Office Director
Why Apply?
- Lead a critical transformation in control assurance for a major financial institution.
- Work on a high-profile initiative with exposure to senior leadership.
- Opportunity to transition into a permanent leadership role.
- Contribute to a forward-thinking, data-driven risk and control strategy.
This is a strategic leadership role suited for candidates with experience in high-level control assurance, risk governance, and automation within the financial sector.
Interested? Apply today to be part of this transformation.
Seniority level
- Director
Employment type
- Contract
Job function
- Quality Assurance, Analyst, and Strategy/Planning
- Industries: Banking and Investment Banking
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