Business Risk & Control – Contractor

Barclay Simpson • Contract • London, United Kingdom, GB • £150,001 - £200,000 / * • 6d ago

Business Risk & Control – Contractor

📍 Location: London
🕒 Department: Chief Controls Office

About the Organisation

Our client is a leading global financial market infrastructure provider, recognised for supporting stability and efficiency in the world’s financial system. They maintain a strong focus on governance, operational resilience, and effective risk management.

The Opportunity

An exciting role within the Chief Controls Office (CCO) — a dedicated first line risk and control function. As part of a growing team, you’ll strengthen oversight of non-financial risks, enhance control standards, and help embed a strong risk-aware culture across the business.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct risk and control assessments, identifying gaps and improvement opportunities.
Support development of risk appetite statements and emerging risk analysis.
Deliver control testing and assurance (RCSA), ensuring remediation actions are tracked and closed.
Partner with 1LOD, 2LOD, and 3LOD stakeholders to enhance governance and consistency.
Support incident management and resolution of control failures.
Promote best practice and contribute to a sustainable control environment.

About You

Proven experience in risk assessment, control assurance or remediation within Financial Services or another regulated environment.
Confident working across 1LOD, 2LOD, or 3LOD frameworks.
Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills.
Analytical, detail-oriented, and proactive with a solutions-focused mindset.
Excellent written and verbal communication.

Desirable: Qualifications in Risk Management, Internal Audit, Compliance, or Project Management.

Why Apply?

This is a unique opportunity to join a respected organisation at the forefront of global financial infrastructure — shaping risk culture, strengthening controls, and delivering meaningful impact within a collaborative and dynamic environment.

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