Controls & Governance - Global Process Owner

TP ICAP Group; London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global provider of financial market infrastructure seeks a Global Process Owner for Controls & Governance. This role involves establishing compliance frameworks, overseeing governance processes, and leading a global team. Candidates will need extensive experience in finance and internal controls along with proficiency in ERP systems.

Benefits

Inclusive company culture

Training and development opportunities

Employee support networks

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in internal controls, audit, or risk management roles.
• Experience leading a team at an executive level.
• Proven track record in global process ownership and transformation.

Responsibilities

• Transition from regional to global standardized operating structures.
• Define global controls and governance frameworks for finance processes.
• Manage compliance with SOX and audit standards.

Skills

Leadership

Internal Controls

Risk Management

Audit Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration

MBA or equivalent qualification

Tools

ERP platforms (SAP, Oracle, Workday)

Automation tools (Coupa, Alteryx, Anaplan)

Job description

The TP ICAP Group is a world leading provider of market infrastructure.

Our purpose is to provide clients with access to global financial and commodities markets, improving price discovery, liquidity, and distribution of data, through responsible and innovative solutions.

Through our people and technology, we connect clients to superior liquidity and data solutions.

The Group is home to a stable of premium brands. Collectively, TP ICAP is the largest interdealer broker in the world by revenue, the number one Energy & Commodities broker in the world, the world’s leading provider of OTC data, and an award winning all-to-all trading platform.

Founded in London in 1866, the Group operates from more than 60 offices in 27 countries. We are 5,200 people strong. We work as one to achieve our vision of being the world’s most trusted, innovative, liquidity and data solutions specialist.

Role Overview

A new role, the Global Process Owner (GPO) is responsible for the governance, development and enhancement of the end-to-end Controls and Governance (C&G) global process. The GPO must collaborate with process stakeholders across the organisation, to ensure effective and efficient process operations and identification and leverage of cross-process synergies. The GPO also monitors process performance and prioritises and drives process-related investment decisions and implementation. Additionally, the GPO is accountable for ensuring process compliance with all relevant legislation and company procedures.

We are seeking a seasoned Global Process Owner (GPO) for Controls & Governance to lead the definition, implementation, and oversight of financial governance frameworks across finance processes. This role will be responsible for establishing a strong internal control environment aligned with global compliance and governance frameworks, including SOX, operational risk management, policy adherence, and process integrity across key finance towers. The GPO will serve as the anchor point for financial risk management, control standardisation, and audit readiness globally helping to safely deliver change and run Finance as it is transformed.

Please note: While the role is listed as being based in London, we are open to considering candidates located in other TP ICAP Group office locations, depending on the suitability of the individual and business needs.

Role Responsibilities

Process Leadership & Strategy

• Transition from existing regional Controls and Governance model to global standardised operating structure

• Define the ownership of key activities across finance to ensure accountability is clear, including through key month end close, annual statutory and regulatory reporting cycles

• Able to help the Finance Function safely change by balancing risk and reward of changes with appropriate monitoring so we can explain how the results are accurate

• Own and define the global controls and governance framework for finance processes, ensuring compliance with SOX, and adherence to internal audit findings

• Consider broader Risk framework across organisation, working closely with Risk and Internal Audit, to challenge where appropriate

• Champion Control and Governance process mindset across finance, whilst acting as the key decision-maker for Controls and Governance process changes, escalations, and priorities

• Promote process and control oriented culture which monitors and meets the needs of the business through process excellence and improvement

• Line management of a global team across time zones and jurisdictions

Standardisation & Optimisation

• Oversee and monitor compliance with global end-to-end process standards, policies, and controls for Controls and Governance, while efficiently and appropriately allowing for nuanced local requirements

• Define standard control across finance processes, ensuring consistency in design and execution

• Maintain global risk and control matrices and ensure control owners are trained, accountable, and supported

• Identify opportunities for automation of control monitoring, such as system-based reconciliations, exception reporting, and audit trail logging

Technology & Systems Enablement

• Collaborate with IT to embed controls in ERP platforms, reconciliation tools, and workflow tools

• Build on existing systems and disparate ways of working to identify the best tool for the job

• Define requirements for governance dashboards and risk heat maps to visualise control effectiveness and areas requiring remediation

Compliance & Controls

• Ensure compliance with global regulations, audit standards (e.g. new FRC internal control requirements), and internal policies by overseeing the design, implementation, and monitoring of internal controls

• Build dashboarding and summaries of key controls by process and proactively raise challenges and issues

Performance Management

• Define KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) related to control health, tracking compliance certification, control self-assessments, and training completion rates across teams

• Publish dashboards and scorecards to track control performance and issue resolution

Stakeholder Engagement

• Partner with internal stakeholders to ensure alignment on control expectations and responsibilities

• Lead governance councils and forums to review and approve changes to the control environment

Change Management & Training

• Lead global training initiatives on finance controls and governance processes, ensuring effective knowledge transfer across the organisation

• Drive continuous improvement in controls through regular assessments and updates to policies and practices

Experience / Competences

Essential

• Extensive years of experience in internal controls, audit, or risk management roles within finance operations or a regulated industry.

• Experience in building frameworks, policy governance programs, and audit engagement management.

• Experience with managing at C-suite level

• Experience leading a team

• Proven experience leading global process ownership, transformation, or standardisation initiatives in a complex, international environment

• Solid understanding of financial control models across global entities

Desired

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field; MBA, Qualified Accountant (ACA, CIMA, ACCA or equivalent) or professional certification (e.g., CPA) is a plus

• Proficient in ERP platforms (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Workday), financial planning (OneStream) and/or automation tools (e.g., Coupa, Alteryx, Ariba, Anaplan, Power BI) along with control & workflow tools (Trintech and Workiva)

• Lean Six Sigma certification or similar process improvement credentials

Job Band & Level

• Function Head / 8

Not The Perfect Fit?

Concerned that you may not meet the criteria precisely? At TP ICAP, we wholeheartedly believe in fostering inclusivity and cultivating a work environment where everyone can flourish, regardless of your personal or professional background. If you are enthusiastic about this role but find that your experience doesn't align perfectly with every aspect of the job description, we strongly encourage you to apply. You may be the ideal candidate for this position or another opportunity within our organisation. Our dedicated Talent Acquisition team is here to assist you in recognising how your unique skills and abilities can be a valuable contribution. Don't hesitate to take the leap and explore the possibilities. Your potential is what truly matters to us.

Company Statement

We know that the best innovation happens when diverse people with different perspectives and skills work together in an inclusive atmosphere. That's why we're building a culture where everyone plays a part in making people feel welcome, ready and willing to contribute. TP ICAP Accord - our Employee Network - is a central to this. As well as representing specific groups, TP ICAP Accord helps increase awareness, collaboration, shares best practice, and holds our firm to account for driving continuous cultural improvement.

Location

UK - 135 Bishopsgate - London