Risk Assurance Manager

Arthur Recruitment; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Risk Assurance Manager to oversee Internal Financial Control testing and strengthen the control environment within a hybrid work model. The role demands extensive experience in financial control processes, particularly in Solvency II and IFRS. Candidates should demonstrate leadership and effective communication skills while working closely with senior stakeholders. The position offers a competitive salary and flexibility in working from various UK offices.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing financial control environments and assurance processes.
• Strong understanding of Solvency II, IFRS, and IT General Controls.
• Excellent communication skills for stakeholder interaction.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and delivery of Internal Financial Control testing.
• Maintain the annual assurance plan for financial reporting controls.
• Collaborate with Finance, Risk, IT, and Compliance stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Financial Controls

Stakeholder Management

Risk Assessment

Job description

Job Description

Risk Assurance Manager

Salary: £70,000 – £90,000 (DOE)

Location : UK Wide

Working Pattern: Hybrid – 2 days per week in one of the clients UK Wide offices

The Role

We’re looking for a Risk Assurance Manager to lead the planning and delivery of Internal Financial Control (IFC) testing across key financial reporting processes. This includes oversight of Solvency II, IFRS and IT General Controls (ITGCs) that are in scope for financial reporting.

This is a high-impact role working closely with senior stakeholders across Finance, Risk, IT and Compliance, helping to strengthen the control environment, drive continuous improvement and ensure regulatory expectations are met.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and lead IFC testing across the agreed financial reporting scope, including ITGCs.
• Own and maintain the annual assurance plan for financial reporting controls, ensuring appropriate coverage of key risks, emerging issues and regulatory expectations.
• Partner closely with Finance, Risk, IT and Compliance to challenge control design and operating effectiveness, and support enhancements to the control framework.

Act as a subject-matter expert on financial controls, including the identification and escalation of material weaknesses, thematic trends an...