Director - Control Assurance

Empresaria Group plc; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000

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Director – Control Assurance

• Location: London (City)
• Contract: 12-Month Fixed-Term Contract (FTC), with potential for permanency

About the Role

Our client, a leading financial institution, is transitioning its control assurance function from a project-based setup to a fully operational Business-as-Usual (BAU) model. They are seeking a Director – Control Assurance to lead this transition, ensuring the implementation of robust risk methodologies, control testing strategies, and automation processes.

This role offers the opportunity to establish a scalable assurance framework, align with global banking standards, and enhance non-financial risk management.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the transition of control assurance to a structured BAU function.
• Define and implement risk methodologies, control testing strategies, and automation solutions.
• Collaborate with compliance, risk, and audit teams to strengthen assurance processes.
• Establish a sustainable governance framework aligned with industry best practices.
• Support the development of a high-performing first line of defence (1LoD) control office.

Challenges & Considerations

• Global Standards: Aligning the control assurance strategy with Tier 1 banking frameworks.
• Automation & Innovation: Implementing advanced testing and assurance automation.
• Talent Acquisition: Building a strong team, particularly in Dublin.
• Regulatory Complexity: Managing compliance across multiple EMEA jurisdictions.

Expected Outcomes

By the end of the contract, the successful candidate will have:

• Established a clear control assurance framework with defined methodologies.
• Implemented an automated testing strategy with proven effectiveness.
• Developed governance structures supporting sustainable BAU operations.
• Identified key skill sets and training needs for assurance teams.
• Integrated control validation and continuous monitoring into risk management.

Candidate Profile

To be successful in this role, candidates should have:

• Extensive financial services experience, preferably across multiple institutions.
• Expertise in control assurance, risk methodologies, and automation tools.
• Strong commercial or investment banking background, with an understanding of financial products and risk frameworks.
• Proven ability to establish governance structures that drive continuous improvement in risk assurance.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Backgrounds

• Head of Control Assurance
• Director of Risk & Control Testing
• Head of Risk Assurance & Frameworks
• Risk Methodology & Assurance Lead
• Control Office Director

Why Apply?

• Lead a critical transformation in control assurance for a major financial institution.
• Work on a high-profile initiative with exposure to senior leadership.
• Opportunity to transition into a permanent leadership role.
• Contribute to a forward-thinking, data-driven risk and control strategy.

This is a strategic leadership role suited for candidates with experience in high-level control assurance, risk governance, and automation within the financial sector.

Interested? Apply today to be part of this transformation.

Seniority level

• Director

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Quality Assurance, Analyst, and Strategy/Planning
• Industries: Banking and Investment Banking