Risk & Control Manager

Birchlake Recruitment; England; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Risk & Control Manager to ensure compliance standards and manage quality assurance for savings activities. This hybrid role involves coordinating risk reporting, developing supplier relationships, and implementing compliance projects. Ideal candidates will have experience in financial services, strong organizational skills, and a proactive approach to risk management.

Benefits

27 days annual leave + 2 half days

Annual bonus scheme up to 10%

COP Car Scheme (£37.50/month)

Loan Plan Scheme for up to 2 vehicles

Employee pension contribution of 3.5%

Qualifications

• Experience in 1LOD risk and controls within financial services.
• Experience managing a team.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate Savings activities including FLOCs, EWI, Risk & AML reporting.
• Develop relationships with quality assurance suppliers and create control scorecards.
• Implement key Compliance and AML projects with stakeholders.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Risk Awareness

Decision-Making Skills

Attention to Detail

Proactive

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About the recruiter

Experienced & trustworthy specialist recruiter and founder of Birchlake Recruitment. Helping FCA/PRA regulated firms recruit the best Risk, Compliance & Control professionals.

Job overview

We are delighted to be working with a key client seeking to appoint a Risk & Control Manager responsible for maintaining high compliance standards and first line controls for savings activities, aligned with procedures, risk appetite, and regulations. The role involves managing quality assurance of outsourced suppliers, ensuring SLA compliance, and delivering good customer outcomes. This is a hybrid role, with 2 days a week in the office.

Accountabilities & Responsibilities

1. Manage and coordinate Savings activities including FLOCs, EWI, Risk & AML reporting.
2. Develop and manage relationships with new quality assurance suppliers, creating control scorecards.
3. Develop MI and analysis for customer deposit accounts, transactions, and profiles to prevent financial crime and money laundering.
4. Build and develop 1LOD controls to manage regulatory, conduct, and operational risks.
5. Lead and develop relationships with compliance suppliers to meet KPIs and ensure high service quality.
6. Stay informed on evolving regulations such as Consumer Duty and Financial Crime to ensure compliance.
7. Implement key Compliance and AML projects with stakeholders, including HQ/2LOD & outsourced partners (e.g., Confirmation of Payee, Periodic Reviews).
8. Manage Single Customer View (SCV) testing and governance.
9. Ensure good customer outcomes through effective 1LOD controls.
10. Monitor and support the compliance and governance framework, focusing on team control performance and risk mitigation.

Knowledge & Skills

• Experience in 1LOD risk and controls within financial services.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and under pressure.
• Proactive, self-driven, with a focus on achieving goals.
• Risk awareness and decision-making skills.
• Experience managing a team.
• Good knowledge of Consumer Duty, Financial Crime, and Banking regulations.

Benefits

• 27 days annual leave + 2 half days (Christmas Eve, New Year’s Eve) + Bank Holidays.
• Annual bonus scheme up to 10%.
• COP Car Scheme (£37.50/month) available within the first month.
• Loan Plan Scheme for up to 2 vehicles.
• Employee pension contribution of 3.5%, employer contribution of 7.22%.

Additional details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Other
• Industries: Financial Services and Banking

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