Risk and controls specialist

We are currently working with a global financial client in the recruitment of a VP level risk and control specialist on a 6-month day-rate contract. You will be focused on strengthening the governance, supervisory, and control framework in the region.

This role reports to the Head of EMEA Risk & Controls and collaborates with the Global team to develop governance, control, and supervision frameworks across equities. The role involves working closely with Business Management teams to support both business-specific and market-wide regulatory and control initiatives.

The responsibilities include:

1. Strengthen systems of control and governance
2. Drive the evolution of the control framework and devise solutions to mitigate risks
3. Embed an effective governance structure for oversight of activities impacting legal entities
4. Support EMEA Risk and Control MI, Governance, reporting, and escalations
5. Monitor adherence to policy requirements and supervisory controls
6. Coordinate issue remediation across EMEA businesses
7. Maintain control documentation for internal, external, and regulatory reviews
8. Deliver new control initiatives in collaboration with Business Unit Management
9. Interact with various control functions to drive control enhancement initiatives and investigate control failures
10. Participate in ad-hoc reviews and regulatory examinations

To be considered for this role you will be required to have the following skills/experience:

1. At least 5 years' experience operating in a VP level senior risk and control role
2. A rich history of developing governance, control, and supervision frameworks
3. Relevant financial services or consultancy experience, preferably within market products and businesses
4. Strong governance, control, and process knowledge
5. Attention to detail, process-oriented, data-driven, and well-organised

The role is initially for a 6-month period. There is a possibility of extension depending on the client's needs. This role will be based in Belfast and will require the resources to attend the Belfast office 3 days p/w. Only candidates that would be able to attend the office 3 days per week will be considered.