Risk & Assurance Manager: Data-Driven Risk & Controls

Together - loans, mortgages & finance; Cheadle; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days holiday plus bank holidays

Free access to company holiday homes

Discretionary annual bonus

Matched pension contribution

Private medical insurance

Travel season ticket loans

Free local gym access

Job summary

Together - loans, mortgages & finance is seeking a Risk and Assurance Manager in Cheadle, England. In this role, you will support the Business Assurance Director in developing a robust risk and assurance framework. Your responsibilities include managing risk issues, performing data quality checks, and ensuring compliance with procedures. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in operational risk or audit, excellent analytical skills, and the aptitude to communicate effectively at all levels. A proactive approach to risk management is essential.

Qualifications

• Strong background in operational risk, assurance, or audit.
• Experience in identifying risks, completing control testing, and managing incidents.
• Ability to influence and communicate with senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development of the risk management framework.
• Challenge risk owners to identify and manage risks effectively.
• Lead incident management and report trends to management.
• Prepare risk and assurance reporting for governance forums.

Skills

Operational risk management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Education

Relevant professional qualifications

Job description

Together - loans, mortgages & finance is seeking a Risk and Assurance Manager in Cheadle, England. In this role, you will support the Business Assurance Director in developing a robust risk and assurance framework. Your responsibilities include managing risk issues, performing data quality checks, and ensuring compliance with procedures. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in operational risk or audit, excellent analytical skills, and the aptitude to communicate effectively at all levels. A proactive approach to risk management is essential.