Controls Assurance Manager - Policy & Risk Division

Isle of Man Government; Douglas; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Defined benefit pension

Support for professional studies

25 days annual leave

Flexible working

Job summary

The Isle of Man Financial Services Authority is recruiting a Controls Assurance Manager within the Policy & Risk Division. The role focuses on developing and enhancing the Authority’s internal controls framework, supporting governance, risk management and control across all divisions.

The successful candidate will have experience in risk, controls or audit within regulated financial services, professional liaison skills, and a willingness to pursue relevant qualifications.

Qualifications

• Experience in risk frameworks, including identifying, evaluating, rating, managing and mitigating risks.
• Strong interpersonal, spoken and written communication skills are essential.
• Ideally hold, or be working towards, a professional qualification in risk management, audit, governance or related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and enhance the Authority’s internal control environment, supporting governance, risk management and control across Divisions.
• Collaborate with all Divisions to strengthen internal controls framework.
• Contribute to strengthening governance and control in a regulated public service context.
• Engage with internal and external stakeholders to ensure effective risk management.

Skills

Risk management

Audit

Governance

Communication skills

Education

Professional qualification in risk management

Job description

The Isle of Man Financial Services Authority (“the Authority”) is the regulatory body for the financial sector in the Isle of Man and regulates firms engaged in a range of financial activities, including insurance, pensions, banking, fiduciary services, fund administration and management and investment advice and management. The Authority is responsible for oversight of anti-money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism (AML/CFT) compliance for those involved in the financial sector and a range of other Designated Businesses, and has oversight of compliance with the Beneficial Ownership Act 2017.

CONTROLS ASSURANCE MANAGER

An opportunity has arisen to join the Authority’s Policy & Risk Division as Controls Assurance Manager, playing a key role in the ongoing development and enhancement of the Authority’s internal controls framework.

The successful candidate will coordinate and enhance the Authority’s internal control environment, working collaboratively across all Divisions to support effective governance, risk management and control. The successful candidate will have previous experience working within a risk, controls or audit function within a regulated financial services entity, a professional services firm or a public services organisation. The candidate will have a strong working knowledge in relation to risk frameworks, including the ability to identify, evaluate, rate, manage and mitigate risks. The ability to demonstrate effective interpersonal, spoken and written communication skills and the ability to build and maintain working relationships with both internal and external stakeholders are essential. Ideally, the candidate will hold, or be working towards, a relevant professional qualification in risk management, audit, governance or a related discipline.

This is an opportunity to join a people-focused organisation and contribute to the continued strengthening of the Authority’s governance, risk management and control environment. Applicants seeking flexible working arrangements are welcome.

The right candidate will bring the above skills and experience to the role. In return, working at the Authority will provide the successful candidate with the opportunity to:

• Contribute to the effective regulation of the Isle of Man’s financial services sector;
• Play an important role in the delivery of the Authority’s regulatory objectives and varied functions;
• Assist with the delivery of strategically important work as part of a professional team;
• Build a fulfilling career, reaching their full potential and feeling valued in an environment that supports diversity and inclusion;
• Be part of a collaborative team undertaking a varied and meaningful workload.

Our package includes:

• Competitive salary
• Defined benefit pension
• Support for professional studies
• 25 days annual leave
• Flexible working

Closing date for applications is 18 September 2026.

The Authority is an equal opportunities employer.