Job Description

We are looking for a highly motivated and agile Risk and Internal Controls Manager who is not afraid of a challenge. You’ll be a creative problem-solver who thrives operating in a complex audit environment. You’ll become a key player within the audit and risk team, gaining exposure to senior colleagues. 

• Lead on the embedding and continuous improvement of the risk management framework.
• Assist with the management and development of the operational risk registers and strategic risk register.
• Prepare monthly risk reporting and lead on its continuous improvement.
• Demonstrate understanding of key business processes and risks and their controls.
• Perform evaluation of design and effectiveness of controls.
• Assist with the development and execution of a risk based internal audit plan.
• Demonstrate strong project management skills and the ability to multi-task on quality work deliverables.
• Coach, train, and provide guidance to business stakeholders to promote best practice in risk management and effective internal controls.
• Build and maintain positive stakeholder relationships at all levels of the organization as well as with key external stakeholders (accreditation bodies, external consultants, etc.).
• Plan and conduct risk based internal audits to a high standard, communicating and delivering high quality audit reports

Benefits:

We offers a whole host of employee benefits including:

• 25 days annual leave (including 3 for Christmas shutdown).
• Flexible hybrid working options (visits to Watford as required otherwise remote working).
• Learning and development opportunities including free access to our BRE Academy courses.
• Life assurance at 3x basic salary.
• Onsite nursery, tax efficient childcare scheme and an enhanced maternity package.
• Reward and recognition schemes.
• Wellbeing options such as 24/7 virtual GP access, counselling, cash back on prescriptions and dental care.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Experience with risk management frameworks
• Ability to assess risks and internal controls
• Experience in conducting risk based internal audits (desired)
• Strong analytical, problem solving and project management skills
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills
• Extensive experience in driving change and improvement with positive results
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with previous experience in writing internal audit reports and attention to detail
• Practical experience of applying internal audit practices, tools and techniques
• Risk Management Qualification
• Membership of CMIIA, CCAB or equivalent (desired)
• CIA or CPA certification or equivalent (desired)