Risk & Controls Manager

About the role

Marsh is looking for a Risk & Controls Manager to join its Global Risk & Controls team, with a primary focus on supporting the European business. The role acts as a key link between regulatory developments, audit requirements and business execution, turning regulatory, policy and audit requirements into practical, business-friendly solutions. It requires close partnership with operations, compliance, technology, corporate functions and audit teams.

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 regulations, internal policies and audit standards.
• Act as a key 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 a 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 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, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.

Required skills

• Ability to interpret complex regulatory and audit requirements and turn them into actionable business solutions.
• Experience partnering with Technology and Compliance teams on control design and implementation.
• Demonstrated experience managing audit engagements, issue resolution and stakeholder communication.
• Experience across multiple functions and geographies in a global organization.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and project management skills.

What we offer

• Professional development opportunities and interesting work with supportive leaders.
• A vibrant, inclusive culture and a range of career opportunities.
• Benefits and rewards to support well-being.
• Hybrid work, with colleagues expected in the local office or onsite with clients at least three days per week.