GroupM UK Risk and Controls Manager London, England

Group M Worldwide Inc.; London; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media company located in London, Ontario is seeking a skilled Risk and Controls Manager to implement and monitor compliance and risk management strategies. This role offers the opportunity to establish relationships with key stakeholders and drive improvement initiatives. Candidates should have a minimum of 5 years of experience, strong communication skills, and proficiency in risk assessment. A hybrid work model is provided, along with competitive benefits.

Benefits

Competitive medical benefits

Group retirement plans

Significant paid time off

Employee mental health awareness days

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5+ years of post-qualification experience in risk management.
• Experience in managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven knowledge in business process improvement and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Promote the culture of ethics and integrity across markets.
• Serve as a risk and controls subject matter expert.
• Coordinate audit activities and monitor compliance requirements.
• Design and operate quality review and control monitoring programs.

Skills

Risk assessment

Interpersonal communication

Business process improvement

Project management

Education

ACA / CA / ACCA qualified

Tools

Excel

Job description

Overview

About WPP Media

WPP is the creative transformation company. We use the power of creativity to build better futures for our people, planet, clients and communities. For more information, visit wpp.com.

WPP Media is WPP’s global media collective. In a world where media is everywhere and in everything, we bring the best platform, people, and partners together to create limitless opportunities for growth. For more information, visit wppmedia.com

Role Summary and Impact

Risk and Controls Manager

We are looking for a Risk & Controls Manager to join our team, based in London. The candidate will be part of the EMEA Risk & Controls team, reporting to the Risk & Controls Lead.

You will be responsible for providing support to the organization in both implementing and monitoring an effective local control framework aligned with WPP Media requirements. You will coordinate compliance activities and related audits. This is a challenging role with multiple priorities and a wide range of stakeholders both locally and regionally.

Responsibilities

• Promote and help embed the culture of ethics and integrity across both markets, through training, support and advising on relevant topics such as anti-bribery and corruption, internal controls, as well as internal policy requirements.
• Serve as a risk & controls subject matter expert / thought leader within the markets.
• Be a great business partner; establish and maintain excellent relationships within the team and collaborate effectively with colleagues across WPP Media, WPP and other Networks. Engage with multiple senior stakeholders, both internal and external.
• Support the design and implementation of financial, operational and compliance controls in line with the WPP Internal Control framework, which includes meeting the documentation and evidence standards required.
• Design and operate effective on-going quality review / control monitoring programs as a second line of defense.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement, including use of technology, while adapting to the new and evolving challenges and opportunities.
• Reinforce WPP Media policies, control requirements and communicate updates / changes to the business in a clear and concise manner.
• Be a partner and source of support and guidance for specific areas of change / strategic importance that require controls implementation to enable on-going success.
• Think strategically about our business, develop pragmatic and sustainable solutions to enhance the control environment and streamline and standardise processes, procedures and controls.
• Coordinate audit activities for the two markets, liaising with internal and external audit teams (e.g. WPP IA, PwC and Deloitte) and monitor remediation for all sources of assurance.
• Coordinate / oversee internal control and risk management processes, e.g. business risk maps, internal control self-certifications, market Letter of Representation submissions, Code of Conduct and related party declarations review.

Experience

• ACA / CA / ACCA qualified with a minimum of 5+ years of post-qualification experience (industry or consulting experience in ethics and compliance, business process improvement, risk management, or internal / external audit).
• Ability to work independently and apply a structured approach towards balancing multiple demands and priorities in a fast-paced environment and work cross-functionally across different geographies, functions, and employees of diverse backgrounds.
• Experienced in assessing business risk and evaluating adequacy and effectiveness of internal control systems.
• Experienced in driving improvement and creating stronger business relationships, rather than simply enforcing guidelines.
• Approachable with excellent interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written) in interactions with staff and senior management.
• Flexibility and openness to grow and take ownership of new projects / tasks / roles.
• Experience in media and advertising with proven knowledge of core business processes is a plus.
• Competent in Excel.
• Fluency in English is required.

Life at WPP Media & Benefits

Our passion for shaping the next era of media includes investing in our employees to help them do their best work, and we’re just as committed to employee growth as we are to responsible media investment. WPP Media employees can tap into the global WPP Media & WPP networks to pursue their passions, grow their networks, and learn at the cutting edge of marketing and advertising. We have a variety of employee resource groups and host frequent in-office events showcasing team wins, sharing thought leadership, and celebrating holidays and milestone events. Our benefits include competitive medical, group retirement plans, vision, and dental insurance, significant paid time off, preferential partner discounts, and employee mental health awareness days.

WPP Media is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to particular characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.

We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office around four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.

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