Risk Assurance Manager

• Salary between £70,000 and £85,000 dependent on the level of experience.
• Bonus of 10-14% based on performance.
• 25 days of annual leave.
• Up to 7% employer pension contribution.

If you're interested in this role, apply now.

People are at the heart of Michael Page. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment. As an inclusive recruiter we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences. If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the recruitment process, we'll work with you to ensure you can perform at your best.

You'll have the autonomy to deliver meaningful work while gaining exposure to senior stakeholders and Board-level reporting, as well as playing a part in introducing new technology and more automated approaches to assurance.

• A hands-on role for an audit and risk professional ready to broaden their remit.
• Deliver assurance and help modernise the approach to risk and controls.

• Delivering end-to-end risk assurance and internal audit reviews, taking ownership from initial scoping and planning through to reporting and follow-up.
• Undertaking process walkthroughs, stakeholder interviews, control testing, transaction sampling, data analysis and evidence reviews.
• Assessing the design and effectiveness of controls, identifying weaknesses and understanding the underlying causes of issues.
• Producing clear, evidence-based findings and working collaboratively with stakeholders to agree practical improvements.
• Following up agreed actions and validating that remediation has delivered sustainable improvements.
• Using data and technology to identify unusual trends, exceptions and emerging areas of risk.
• Supporting the development and adoption of GRC, automated assurance and AI-enabled risk tools.
• Working alongside Transformation and other business teams to evaluate and improve risk technology and processes.
• Helping reduce reliance on manual assurance activity by identifying opportunities for automation and continuous monitoring.
• Building effective relationships across the organisation and presenting findings to senior stakeholders.
• Contributing to the continuing development of the organisation's assurance approach and helping ensure activity remains focused on the areas of greatest business risk and value.

A successful Risk Assurance Manager should have:

• Hands-on experience delivering internal audits or risk assurance reviews.
• A good understanding of governance, risk management and internal control frameworks.
• Experience testing both the design and operating effectiveness of controls.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Confidence working with and influencing stakeholders across different business functions.
• The ability to translate detailed findings into clear, commercially relevant recommendations.
• Experience using data analytics, audit technology, GRC systems or other technology-enabled assurance tools.