Head of Risk & Governance

I’m working with a leading firm who are looking to identify a Head of Risk & Governance to join on a permanent basis.

Responsibilities:

• Create, launch and maintain a strong Governance, Risk and Compliance framework.
• Develop a risk-based monitoring and oversight plan to ensure all timelines are met.
• Supporting and reporting to the Board and Execs across Risk and Governance.
• Review, updating and develop Policies and Procedures.
• Oversees Governance, Risk and Data Protection Compliance.
• Eventually looking to develop an internal audit function.

Essential:

• Must be managing a Risk & Governance function currently.
• 5+ years’ experience within Risk & Governance gained in a highly regulated sector i.e. Financial Services.
• Strong influencing ability and able to build and maintain strong relationships with senior stakeholders.
• In-depth knowledge of GDPR and wider compliance i.e. Anti-Bribery & Corruption, AML/KYC, Anti-Money Laundering
• Have a background in a complex organisation.

Desired:

• Experience of dealing with Information Security, IT Risk or Data Protection & Privacy issues.

Location: Bedfordshire

Salary: £70,000 - £85,000

Duration: Permanent

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