Risk & Controls Manager

London, Remote. Posted 8 days ago

The role

You will build and run the enterprise risk management framework and own second line oversight of security, technology, and operational resilience risk. You will also perform ITGC testing and lead risk assessments across the business.

What you will do

Build and run the ERM framework including risk appetite and reporting
Lead 2LOD oversight of information security, technology and operational resilience risk
Run ITGC testing with technology and security teams
Lead incident-driven testing in high-risk areas
Lead risk assessments and RCSAs across the business
Run GRC tools and help automate risk management
Advise First Line teams on risk, regulatory change and the control environment
Support engagement with regulators

Required qualifications

Hands-on experience running an ERM or operational risk framework in a regulated financial services business
Hands-on experience applying security, technology and operational resilience risk methodology and standards
Track record of ITGC testing or similar control testing and assurance work
Ability to influence stakeholders on complex or sensitive risk topics
Clear, collaborative communication skills
Pragmatic mindset

Nice to have

First Line experience in an IT, security or GRC team
Experience with GRC tooling, including selecting or rolling out a platform
Exposure to data risk or AI risk
Experience at both a FinTech and a traditional bank or payments business

Benefits

Your own Pleo card
Catered meals or a lunch allowance on work days
Comprehensive private healthcare
25+ days of holiday plus public holidays
Hybrid and fully remote working options
Free mental health and well-being support via MyndUp
Paid parental leave

Before you apply

Submit application in English
Applications must be submitted through the system
If reapplying for the same role, wait six months from your last decision

About the company

Pleo builds spend solutions to make managing money seamless for finance teams and employees. They are a team of 850+ people from over 100 nationalities.