Enterprise Risk & Assurance Lead

Evolution Money; Manchester; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 25 days’ annual leave + Bank Holidays

Birthday off every year!

Contributory pensions scheme, matched up to 5%

Long Service Awards

Cycle to work scheme

Life Assurance

Job summary

A financial services company based in Manchester is seeking a Risk & Assurance Lead. You will be responsible for leading the organization’s risk and assurance activities, including independent reviews and managing the Enterprise Risk Management framework. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in assurance and compliance within regulated environments and the ability to produce high-quality reports. The company offers a supportive culture, promoting financial inclusivity and a positive workplace atmosphere.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Demonstrated ability to produce high-quality risk and assurance reports.
• Experience engaging with external auditors and regulators.

Responsibilities

• Lead independent assurance reviews validating key controls.
• Manage Enterprise Risk Management framework to ensure risk identification.
• Produce clear assurance reports with actionable findings.

Skills

Verbal and written communication skills in English

Experience in Risk, Assurance, Compliance, or Internal Audit

Delivering assurance reviews and control testing

Practical experience with Enterprise Risk Management (ERM)

Ability to analyze complex control environments

Strong understanding of regulatory expectations

Excellent time management

Education

Professional qualifications such as IRM, ICA, IIA

Tools

GRC or risk management software/tools

Job description

A financial services company based in Manchester is seeking a Risk & Assurance Lead. You will be responsible for leading the organization’s risk and assurance activities, including independent reviews and managing the Enterprise Risk Management framework. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in assurance and compliance within regulated environments and the ability to produce high-quality reports. The company offers a supportive culture, promoting financial inclusivity and a positive workplace atmosphere.