Risk & Controls Manager

About the role

We are looking for a motivated professional to join our Global Risk & Controls team, supporting our European business. You will act as a key liaison between regulatory developments, audit requirements, and business execution.

Key responsibilities

• Partner with Compliance and Legal teams to understand regulatory and policy requirements, audit implications, and timelines across Europe.
• Collaborate with Operations, Technology, Finance, Risk, and other corporate functions to assess impacts and define implementation strategies.
• Design, enhance, and implement preventative and detective controls to support compliance with applicable regulations, internal policies, and audit standards.
• Act as a liaison for Internal Audit and External Audit teams, supporting planning, walkthroughs, testing, and issue resolution.
• Lead or support remediation efforts, including gap assessments, root cause analysis, action planning, and tracking closure of audit findings.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business, or related field; advanced degree or professional certification preferred.
• 6–10+ years of experience in internal controls, risk management, internal/external audit, or regulatory compliance.
• Strong understanding of European regulatory environments and frameworks such as IDD, AML, DORA, SOX, GDPR, and financial services regulations.
• Experience working with Internal Audit and/or Big Four external audit firms.
• Fluent English communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.

Required skills

• Knowledge of IDD, AML, DORA, SOX, GDPR regulatory frameworks.
• Experience in designing and implementing internal controls and risk mitigation measures.