Senior Risk & Controls Lead (GRC & Testing)

Swift Software; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Swift is seeking a Risk Management and Control Specialist to lead the first line's control testing under the ERM framework. You will challenge controls, advise owners, and ensure testing aligns with Swift Standards.

With 8+ years in internal audit or tech risk, you will shape risk-based testing, support RCSA activity, and drive improvements including automation opportunities. Collaboration with executives and board reporting is expected.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of internal audit, tech risk, or compliance experience.
• Strong understanding of risk management principles.
• Proven ability to challenge, give feedback and influence outcomes.
• Excellent relationship management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Champion the delivery and adoption of the GRC Tool.
• Ensure control testing frameworks align to the ERM principles and other standards.
• Advise first line owners and testers on controls and test steps.
• Provide second line opinion on robustness of testing.
• Support RCSA activity and weekly progress reporting.
• Prepare and present updates to Executives and the Board.

Skills

Risk management

Critical thinking

Relationship management

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Degree-level education

CIA certification

CISA certification

Job description

Swift is seeking a Risk Management and Control Specialist to lead the first line's control testing under the ERM framework. You will challenge controls, advise owners, and ensure testing aligns with Swift Standards.

With 8+ years in internal audit or tech risk, you will shape risk-based testing, support RCSA activity, and drive improvements including automation opportunities. Collaboration with executives and board reporting is expected.