Senior Manager, Controls Architect (Insurance)

LLOYDS BANKING GROUP; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 83,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

A major financial services institution is seeking a Senior Manager, Controls Architect based in Leeds. This role involves leading risk and control initiatives and ensuring compliance with the Enterprise Risk Management Framework (ERMF). Candidates should have significant experience in risk management within the Insurance sector and strong communication skills. The position supports flexible working arrangements, with two days per week in the office.

Qualifications

• Background working in regulated environments within the Insurance space.
• Experience in risk management and controls at a senior level.
• Strong understanding of ERMF and operational risk frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Driving control improvements through simplification and automation.
• Championing ERMF compliance across the business units.
• Coordinate risk and control assessments in partnership with Risk Owners (ROs) and Control Owners (COs).
• Lead root-cause analysis of operational risk events and ensure timely control remediation.
• Provide assurance over supplier policy adherence and manage outsourcing notification processes.
• Act as a senior point of contact for internal and external partners on control matters.

Skills

Risk management

Communication skills

Process automation

Control design

Partner management

Job description

End date Friday 07 November 2025

Salary range £83,411 - £98,130

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Agile Working Options Job Share; Flexibility in when hours are worked; Hybrid Working

Job description

JOB TITLE: Senior Manager, Controls Architect (Insurance)

SALARY: Pay group 4F

LOCATION(S): Leeds, Bristol, Edinburgh

HOURS: Full-time

WORKING PATTERN: Two days per week, or 40% of your time, working from one of our offices.

About this opportunity

At the heart of the IP&I CCO is a mission to reset risk and elevate control standards. From tackling legacy challenges to leading control environment transformation and control automation, the team is making tangible improvements that unlock our potential to protect customers now, and in their futures.

As a Senior Manager, you'll lead the strategic execution of risk and control initiatives across IP&I. You'll be responsible for embedding robust control frameworks, driving control improvement, simplification and automation, ensuring compliance with the Enterprise Risk Management Framework (ERMF). This role demands strong leadership, cross‑functional coordination, and the ability to influence senior leaders.

What you'll be doing

• Driving control improvements through simplification and automation.
• Championing ERMF compliance across the business units.
• Coordinate risk and control assessments in partnership with Risk Owners (ROs) and Control Owners (COs).
• Lead root‑cause analysis of operational risk events and ensure timely control remediation.
• Provide assurance over supplier policy adherence and manage outsourcing notification processes.
• Act as a senior point of contact for internal and external partners on control matters.

What you'll need

• Background working in regulated environments within the Insurance space
• Experience in risk management and controls at a senior level.
• Strong understanding of ERMF and operational risk frameworks.
• Excellent partner management and communication skills.
• Experience in process automation and control design.
• Strong product understanding.

About working for us

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