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Risk Analyst
2025/02/12 3:36 pm Comments Off on Risk Analyst
Risk Analyst
📍 Location: Work from Home with 20% travel
💰 Salary: £30-40k plus great benefits and bonus
📅 Job Type: Full-time, 6 month Contract to Permanent role

Are you looking to start or grow your career in risk management? If you have a keen eye for detail, strong analytical skills, and an interest in working within a growing business, this could be the role for you!

The main responsibilities for the role will be to support team members to help write, collate, and prepare audit and risk reports, so strong IT skills are essential. There is a strong trajectory to a manager role in a few years time within the organisation.

About the Firm
This medium-sized firm is at the heart of ensuring hundreds of customer branches are a safe and reliable way to access banking facilities. As a growing organisation, maintaining a strong risk culture while ensuring compliance with governance and operational frameworks is of huge importance to the board and members.

The Role
As a Risk Analyst, you will play a key role in supporting the Head of Risk and risk assurance team in delivering an effective risk management and controls strategy. You’ll gain hands-on experience in identifying, assessing, and monitoring risks, helping to strengthen risk controls, and ensuring compliance with key business processes.

Key Responsibilities
✅ Assist in identifying and managing key operational, strategic, and emerging risks.
✅ Support the development and implementation of risk management frameworks and internal audit processes.
✅ Conduct testing of the control environment and assist in internal audits.
✅ Help prepare reports and presentations for senior management, the Audit & Risk Committee, and the Board.
✅ Monitor compliance with key business processes, identifying areas for improvement.
✅ Work closely with risk and control owners to develop policies and procedures.
✅ Support the delivery of the Audit Plan in partnership with external audit suppliers.
✅ Assist in maintaining strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners.

What We’re Looking For
🔹 Some experience or exposure to risk management, compliance, or internal audit (e.g., through work experience, internships, or a junior role).
🔹 Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
🔹 Ability to work independently and take initiative in a fast-paced environment.
🔹 Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
🔹 Confidence in using data and reporting insights in a clear and structured way.
🔹 A curious and proactive mindset with a willingness to learn and develop.

Why Join Us?
🚀 Gain hands-on experience in risk management with a growing and impactful organisation.
📚 Career development opportunities with on and off-site training and mentoring support.
🤝 Work with a collaborative and supportive team.
🌍 Work from home, with expenses paid overnight fieldwork across the whole of the UK, for a great work-life balance.

If you’re ready to take the next step in your risk management career and want to be part of an organisation making a real impact, we’d love to hear from you!

📩 Apply Now! Paul Stanbridge Fleet Search + Selection Ltd
Controls/Assurance Manager
2025/01/16 4:35 pm Comments Off on Controls/Assurance Manager
Audit/Controls/Assurance – Manager

Remote (with up to 20% travel)

£60,000–£70,000 per annum + 30 days holiday

Permanent or Contract

Our client is a growing organisation with a strong foundation and an open, collaborative culture. Working closely with their branches offering financial services, they’re committed to delivering robust controls and assurance frameworks that support their operations.

The Role:

We’re seeking an experienced Audit/Controls/Assurance Manager to build and manage our clients controls framework, ensuring key risks are identified, assessed, and addressed. Reporting directly to the Head of Risk, you’ll play a critical role in developing systems and processes and working closely with third-party specialists on larger regulatory reviews.

This is a home-based role with up to 20% travel, including visits to established branches and those in build phases.

Responsibilities:
- Controls Framework Development: Design and implement a controls framework to address key risk areas,
  including:
- Processes
- Records management
- Training
- First-line insurance activities
- Supply chain management
- HSE
- Construction, Property and Building risk
- Branch audits
- Branch Audits: Conduct reviews to assess risks across operational, IT, and data activities,
  ensuring adherence to high standards and compliance (e.g., DISP SOP rules).
- Collaborative Reviews: Partner with third-party providers on major
  compliance and controls reviews.
- Reporting Systems: Build and enhance controls reporting systems to
  ensure actionable insights and oversight for key stakeholders.
- Health & Safety and Operations Resilience: Oversee audits and
  controls related to health and safety, supplier management, and procurement.
- Complaint Audits: Monitor compliance with reporting,
  i.e DISP SOP rules and other regulatory requirements.
About You:

To thrive in this role, you’ll need:
- A breadth of experience (and therefore familiarity with the governance risk and controls) in businesses
  that operate across multiple regional branches in a regulated client environment, with key risks including
  financial services, supplier management, property and construction,
  and health and safety.
- Strong expertise in building and managing control frameworks from the ground up.
- Experience conducting branch audits, ideally across diverse and evolving environments.
- Excellent knowledge of controls, operational risk, data management, and supplier assurance.
- A collaborative mindset with the ability to work closely with internal teams and third-party providers.
- Willingness to travel up to 20% of your time, including branch visits and site assessments.
What’s On Offer:
- A flexible, home-based role with limited travel.
- A friendly and supportive company culture.
- Opportunities to shape a rapidly evolving function in a growing organisation.
- Competitive salary and benefits, including 30 days of holiday.
Next Steps:

We’re looking to appoint this role as soon as possible. If you’re ready to bring your expertise to a dynamic team and
help us build a best-in-class controls framework, we’d love to hear from you!

How to Apply:

Please submit your CV here or apply to Paul Stanbridge at Fleet Search.
Global Head of Internal Audit – Compliance and Financial Crime
2024/11/04 10:36 am Comments Off on Global Head of Internal Audit – Compliance and Financial Crime
Managing a small local team and global teams inc North US, APAC, EMEA.

The ideal candidate will have experience in a similar multiple region role managing Audit for Compliance and / or Financial Crime within a Wholesale Global Banking group in London.

Role Responsibilities:
- Establish compliance with global audit standards for financial crime entities by managing and upholding risk assessments within the Fin. Crime and Compliance areas.
- Offer SME and assistance in the financial crime and compliance risk strategy within group Audit, which includes developing necessary strategy documents.
- Create an approach and guidance for evaluating financial crime and compliance risks, if needed, and oversee its implementation throughout group audit. Collaborate with relevant leadership teams to supervise the coverage of significant financial crime and compliance risks.
- Ensure timely delivery of the audit plan and validation of issues related to financial crime and compliance while meeting KPIs.
- Provide SME input for the audit scope and test programs, and offer continuous support and valuable challenges.
- Ensure necessary skills are available to execute planned tasks effectively by recruiting, training, or co-sourcing as required.
Must haves:
- Minimum of 15 years of experience in auditing within a banking regulated environment, with a significant focus on Compliance and Financial Crime.
- ACAMS certification
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in in a related field.
- Strong knowledge of corporate or investment banking operations.
- String knowledge of banking FCA and PRU regulatory requirements.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and within a team.
- UK VISA.
- A professional certification in audit, risk management or Audit, such as IIA, ACA, ACCA or CFA.
If you are a self-motivated individual who is passionate about your work and is committed to maintaining the highest standards of integrity, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

The firm offer a competitive salary package and excellent benefits, as well as opportunities for career growth within the organization.

Apply now to be considered.
Lead Auditor
2024/08/28 5:29 pm Comments Off on Lead Auditor

Lead Auditor

3 month contract

We seek an ACA/CIIA Lead Auditor with 8+ years’ experience in financial services (pensions or asset management preferably) auditing. The role includes leading audits, conducting controls testing, and preparing detailed reports.

Experience with SOX controls, COSO framework, IT General Controls (ITGC) is a plus.

Strong communication, client liaison, and team leadership skills are essential.

Must be self-motivated with a focus on quality and compliance.
Senior Data Governance Risk Officer and DPO
2024/06/05 2:05 pm Comments Off on Senior Data Governance Risk Officer and DPO
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Data Governance Risk Manager to join a Compliance & Legal team of this established London Bank. This key role will be to enhance and maintain data, information security, data protection, and cyber control environment throughout the Bank. The successful candidate will also be the Data Protection Officer (DPO) and report to the Head of Compliance SMF16.

You will be in the London office 4 days a week and one day at home.

Key Responsibilities:

• Current-State Analysis: Assess the Bank’s existing information security control environment, identify control gaps, and develop enhancement strategies in line with the Bank’s risk appetite.

• Governance Framework: Design and maintain a robust governance framework for cyber resilience, information security, data security, and data protection.

• Supervisory Oversight: Provide Bank-wide supervisory oversight, management reporting, and policy development for IS, data, and cyber control frameworks.

• Compliance Monitoring: Support delivery of activities identified in the annual Compliance Monitoring Plan, including SYSC 9 & 10A record keeping, annual business outsourcing reviews, and regulatory reporting (REP018 and REP020).

• Risk Monitoring: Undertake ongoing monitoring of key data and IS risks, deliver staff training on data protection and cyber security, and enhance management reporting information (KRI/KPIs).

• Data Protection: Fulfill the Data Protection Officer role, assess current data and records management controls, and provide expert advice on data protection to business units.

• Operational Resilience: Provide advice and ongoing oversight on operational resilience, aligning practices with regulatory expectations.

• Stakeholder Engagement: Act as a liaison with Head Office and interact with various departments and senior management.

Skills and Experience:

Essential:

• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in a senior role within a European financial services organisation, focusing on Data Protection, Data Governance, and/or Information Security.

• You will likely have a Technology background in Audit, Risk, Compliance or IS.

• Strong understanding of UK data protection regulations (GDPR) and best practices.

• Demonstrable experience with cyber control activities and change projects.

• Excellent communication skills to ensure risk and control understanding across the business.

• UK Visa / Citizen

Desirable:

• Basic project management capabilities.

• Experience across different banking business lines (retail, corporate/wholesale).

• Familiarity with cross-border data transfer processes and UK/European data security regulations. • Strong presentation skills for training and management reporting.

Qualifications:

• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CDMP, CIPP, or PMP are highly desirable.

On Offer:

• Competitive salary based on experience.

• Comprehensive benefits package including pension scheme, private healthcare, and life insurance.

• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.

• A dynamic and collaborative working environment in the heart of London.

How to Apply:

If you are a motivated and experienced professional looking to take on a challenging and rewarding role, we would love to hear from you. Please Apply.

Contact Information:

For more information about the role, please contact Paul Stanbridge at Fleet Search Ltd
Compliance and Risk Manager – Work from home
2024/03/20 10:37 am Comments Off on Compliance and Risk Manager – Work from home
Exciting opportunity for experienced Risk and Compliance manager * seeking a work from home (WFH) role covering Compliance Testing and Risk Management for multiple UK branch network retail business.

*(Internal Audit experience also considered)

Technology Data and Security controls experience a benefit.

We are seeking an experienced Compliance and Risk Manager to join a mid size financial services operations firm in a remote capacity.

This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned professional looking to apply their expertise from the comfort of their own home!

Key Responsibilities:

• Compliance and Risk experience of business with large facilities / premises / branch operations.

• Collaborate with a fast-growing yet stable firm, contributing to its expansion plans.

• Take a hands-on approach to address multifaceted compliance challenges within UK corporate branch operations.

• As part of the overall Risk function, assist in managing enterprise and operational frameworks, particularly focusing on third-party supplier risk and facilities risk.

Requirements:

• Proven experience in compliance and risk management, ideally within a multi-branch business setting.

• Ability to work effectively within a small risk function, contributing to enterprise-wide initiatives.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate in a friendly team environment.

Reporting Structure:

You will report to the Head of Risk within a small and welcoming team.

About The Firm:

The group are a dynamic financial services operations firm with a strong emphasis on growth and stability. Join them in this pivotal role as they continue to expand while maintaining their commitment to compliance excellence. This role is ideally suited for individuals looking to make a meaningful impact before transitioning into retirement.

If you are an experienced Compliance and Risk Manager seeking a fulfilling opportunity apply below.
Compliance Testing Manager – Part Time – Work from home
2024/02/28 10:22 am Comments Off on Compliance Testing Manager – Part Time – Work from home
Exciting opportunity for experienced compliance manager seeking a part-time work from home (WFH) role covering Compliance Testing and Risk for multiple UK branch network retail business.

We are seeking an experienced Compliance Manager to join a mid size financial services operations firm in a part-time remote capacity.

This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned professional looking to apply their expertise from the comfort of their own home!

Key Responsibilities:

• Compliance testing within a multi-branch business environment.

• Demonstrate a strong understanding of compliance issues related to facilities management and branch operations.

• Collaborate with a fast-growing yet stable firm, contributing to its expansion plans.

• Take a hands-on approach to address multifaceted compliance challenges within UK corporate branch operations.

• As part of the overall Risk function Assist in managing enterprise and operational frameworks, particularly focusing on third-party supplier risk and facilities risk. Requirements:

• Proven experience in compliance management, ideally within a multi-branch business setting.

• Ability to work effectively within a small risk function, contributing to enterprise-wide compliance initiatives.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate in a friendly team environment.

Reporting Structure:

You will report to the Head of Risk within a small and welcoming team.

About The Firm:

The group are a dynamic financial services operations firm with a strong emphasis on growth and stability. Join them in this pivotal role as they continue to expand while maintaining their commitment to compliance excellence. This role is ideally suited for individuals looking to make a meaningful impact before transitioning into retirement.

If you are an experienced Compliance Manager seeking a fulfilling part-time opportunity apply below.
Internal Audit Manager – Small Branch of Global Bank, London
2023/12/11 2:31 pm Comments Off on Internal Audit Manager – Small Branch of Global Bank, London
The Head of Audit at a Global Bank is seeking an accountancy qualified Internal Audit Lead to join their London team.

This is an ideal position if you have 2 plus years Internal Audit Lead experience in a small – mid sized banking or asset management environment and some people managerial experience or Risk Assurance / Internal Audit experience from a Consultancy or Big 4 at the manager level.

You will work closely with the Head of Audit and small team of 4 and enjoy an open and honest dialogue with engaged high level stakeholders in an established banking brand.

Audits will cover all areas of the firm, therefore broad audit fieldwork experience across back, middle and front office operations is ideal. However, key area of risk for the bank are: Treasury, Financial Crime, Institutional lending and Trade Finance. Preference will be given to those with knowledge of these product areas.

Key Responsibilities:
- Strategic planning and execution of audits
- Direct management of two staff members and external resources on a day-to-day basis
- Acting as a deputy for the Head of Audit when required
What You Offer:
- Minimum 2 years’ experience in Internal Audit or Risk Assurance
- Team lead and / or management experience
- Background in Banking or Investment Management
- Professional accountancy qualification such as ACA, or ACCA
- Bachelor’s degree
- Full UK Visa (Unfortunately, visa sponsorship is unavailable)
Internal mobility is actively encouraged and opportunities within the business will present themselves for upwards career progression.

Group work from home arrangements are: 1 day per week at home and 4 days in the London office.

MUST HAVE:
- 2 years minimum Internal Audit or Risk Assurance.
- Team Management and Audit lead experience.
- Banking or Investment Management experience.
- ACA, IIA or ACCA.
- Bachelor’s degree.
- Full UK Visa (the firm are unable to sponsor visas).
Apply for more information or an informal conversation.
Internal Audit Manager / No2 – Small Branch of Global Bank, London
2023/11/21 10:21 am Comments Off on Internal Audit Manager / No2 – Small Branch of Global Bank, London
The Head of Audit at a Global Bank is seeking an experienced Audit Manager / No2 to join their London team.

This is an ideal position if you currently have Internal Audit experience in a managerial / leadership role in a Banking environment (Risk Assurance experience from a practice firm at the upper manager level also considered).

You will work closely with the Head of Audit and small team of 4 and enjoy an open and honest dialogue with enged high level stakeholders in an established banking brand. A key risk for the group is Financial Crime, preference will be given to candidates with audit experience in this area. Other key risks are Institutional Banking and Credit.

Internal mobility is actively encouraged and opportunities within the business will present themselves for upwards career progression.

Group work from home arrangements are: 1 day per week at home and 4 days in the London office.

MUST HAVE:
- 5 years minimum Internal Audit or Risk Assurance.
- Team Management and Audit lead experience.
- Banking experience.ACA, IIA or ACCA preferred.
- Bachelor’s degree.
- Full UK Visa (the firm are unable to sponsor visas).
Apply for more information or an informal conversation.
Internal Audit – Great Small Team Environment, Global Firm, London
2023/10/02 12:49 pm Comments Off on Internal Audit – Great Small Team Environment, Global Firm, London
The Head of Audit at a Global Bank is seeking an enthusiastic and bright recent or part qualified accountant (CA / ACA / ACCA / CIMA) to join their London team.

This is an ideal position if you are a qualified Senior Associate from an Audit or Risk Assurance team in a large practice or global corporate firm looking for a more strategically important role within an investment bank.

You will work closely with the Head of Audit and enjoy an open and honest dialogue with engaged high level stakeholders in an established banking brand. Working both independently and with like minded team members you will review interesting product lines from: Treasury, Corporate Credit, FX trading, and Private Banking to Risk and Compliance operations, within the London offices (and remotely on global Audits).

Internal mobility is actively encouraged and opportunities within the business will present themselves for upwards career progression.

Group work from home arrangements are: 1 day per week at home and 4 days in the London office.

MUST HAVE:
- 1-5 years Internal Audit or Risk Assurance experience (External Audit also considered)
- Financial Services (preferred) OR non FS experience from a practice or large global firm
- ACA or ACCA preferred.
- Bachelor’s degree.
- Full UK Visa
Apply to Paul Stanbridge at Fleet Search and Selection Ltd for more information or an informal conversation.

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