Enterprise Risk & Controls Manager

ZipRecruiter; London; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company operating in a regulated environment seeks an Enterprise Risk & Controls Manager in Central London to lead risk initiatives. The ideal candidate will have experience in enterprise risk management, compliance, and a strong knowledge of UK financial services. This fixed-term position offers the opportunity to shape and enhance risk practices within a mission-driven organization.

Qualifications

• Strong background in regulated or complex environments with deep understanding of UK financial services.
• Demonstrated experience in audit, risk management, and team leadership.

Responsibilities

• Leading and continuously improving the Risk Management Framework.
• Building relationships with stakeholders to foster risk awareness and accountability.
• Delivering high-quality risk and data reporting for strategic decision-making.

Skills

Incident Management

Data Quality Assurance

Stakeholder Engagement

Risk Reporting

Risk Management

Education

Recognised risk management qualifications (e.g., IRM, ISO 31000)

Job description

Job Description

Enterprise Risk & Controls Manager

Location: Central London | Contract Type: Fixed-Term | Salary: £85,000 - £95,000 (DOE)

Are you looking to lead enterprise risk initiatives in a high-profile, mission-driven organisation? We are working with a respected UK-based organisation operating in a regulated environment that is seeking an Enterprise Risk & Controls Manager to join their team on a fixed-term contract.

This is a fantastic opportunity to shape and strengthen risk practices in a complex, fast-moving environment, working closely with senior stakeholders to ensure robust governance and compliance across the organisation.

What We're Looking For:

• A strong background in regulated or complex organisational environments, with a deep understanding of UK financial services.
• Public sector experience is highly beneficial.
• Proven experience in enterprise risk management, compliance, and data governance.
• Strong knowledge of incident management and the ability to interpret and act on complex data sets.
• Recognised risk management qualifications (e.g., IRM, ISO 31000, or equivalent).
• Demonstrated experience in audit and risk management, with the ability to assess and improve internal controls.
• Proven ability to lead a risk team, fostering collaboration and high performance.
• Experience managing enterprise-level risks in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• Exceptional skills in data quality assurance and risk reporting.
• A confident communicator with a track record of stakeholder engagement at senior levels.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Leading, managing, and continuously improving the Risk Management Framework by gathering feedback, researching best practices, and recommending enhancements to the Head of Risk & Compliance.
• Ensuring the framework remains proportionate and effective in supporting the organisation's risk and issue management.
• Acting as a trusted advisor to business functions—providing leadership, guidance, and challenge to embed risk management effectively across the organisation.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with key stakeholders to promote a culture of risk awareness and accountability.
• Delivering high-quality risk and data reporting to support strategic decision-making.
• Ensuring compliance standards are met and exceeded, with a focus on UK financial sector regulations—it's essential you have a sound understanding of FSCS.
• Overseeing risk monitoring and controls, ensuring alignment with organisational goals.
• Leading and mentoring a team of risk professionals to drive continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Keywords: Risk Management, Compliance, FSCS, Financial Services, Public Sector, Data Governance, Risk Reporting, Stakeholder Engagement, Risk Frameworks, Team Leadership, Controls, Regulatory Compliance, Incident Management, Risk Qualifications, Audit, Enterprise Risk, Central London Jobs, FTC

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