Job Description
Skill required: Control Testing - Agile testing
Designation: Regulatory Compliance Senior Manager
Qualifications:Any Graduation
Years of Experience:16 to 25 years
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What would you do Help clients transform their compliance function from reactive to proactive through an intelligent compliance operating model powered by data, intelligent technologies and talentControl Testing involves evaluating the effectiveness of internal controls within an organization. This process checks whether controls are working as intended to prevent errors, fraud, and ensure compliance with regulations. The goal is to identify weaknesses and improve the reliability of financial reporting, operational & ITGC processes to ensure audit readiness.Conduct testing tasks within Agile models and integration processes and manage development sprints.
What are we looking for Qualification: - ACA or ACCA fully qualified or- COSO (Internal Controls Framework Expertise)- CIA (Certified internal auditor)Minimum requirements- 1012 years in financial controls, SOX/internal controls frameworks, or internal audit- Led a controls framework build or major controls remediation programme end-to-end- Financial services industry experience (asset management, wealth platforms, banking, or insurance) - Experience designing risk registers, control taxonomies, RCMs, and minimum control standards- Experience with IFRS reporting environments and multi-entity group structures- Experience drafting finance controls policies and proceduresDesirable:- Experience in a platform-as-a-service, fintech, or wealth management technology company- Experience establishing a controls function or team for the first time (greenfield)- Big 4 external audit or internal audit background- Experience with SOX 404 compliance programmes- Experience working across multiple jurisdictions
Controls Framework Design: deep expertise in building risk & controls frameworks (COSO, SOX, UK Corporate Governance Code)Technical Accounting Knowledge: strong understanding of IFRS and financial reporting processesAnalytical Rigour: ability to assess control design adequacy and identify gaps across complex process areasStakeholder Engagement: ability to work effectively with Finance Controllers, FP&A, Treasury, and senior leadershipTeam Leadership: experience managing and developing junior controls professionalsWritten Communication: ability to produce high-quality policy documents, frameworks, and board-level papersPragmatic Problem-Solving: ability to design fit-for-purpose controls in a fast-growing, evolving organizationAttention to Detail: meticulous approach to control documentation and process mappingIndependence & Challenge: comfortable providing independent challenge to senior Finance stakeholdersPace of Delivery: ability to deliver high-quality foundational artefacts within compressed timelines (48 weeks per workstream)
Roles and Responsibilities: Lead the design, development and implementation of the Finance Risk & Controls Framework across FNZ Group as part of the Finance Controls Improvement Plan.Act as the technical anchor for the Controls Office, building the foundational artefacts that will underpin FNZs financial controls environment, including the risk register, control taxonomy, RCM standards, control design standards and governance framework.After the build phase, transition into the BAU Senior Controls Manager role, serving as deputy to the Global Head and owning framework maintenance, independent challenge, policy governance and continuous improvement.Lead delivery of the Finance Risk & Controls Framework, control design standards, governance model and accountability arrangements.Design and build the Finance Risk Universe, Risk Catalogue, standard control taxonomy and Risk & Control Matrix standards.Define the control ownership model and risk assessment methodology for Finance processes globally.Develop minimum control standards, including preventive and detective control principles, documentation requirements and standard control templates.Establish the Finance Controls Committee, escalation framework, governance calendar and issue management process.Strengthen first-line accountability by defining control owner responsibilities and embedding consistent governance across Finance.Act as deputy to the Global Head of Finance Controls & Governance, providing cover for strategic decisions, senior stakeholder engagement and framework-related challenge.Transition to the BAU Senior Controls Manager role from January 2027, owning framework maintenance, annual policy reviews, independent challenge and ongoing validationKey Deliverables (not exclusive list)Finance Risk and Controls Framework oFinance Controls PolicyoRisk RegisteroRisk & Control Matrix FrameworkoControl Standards LibraryControl Design & Standardisation oControl Design StandardsoSegregation of Duties FrameworkoStandard Control CatalogueoControl Documentation TemplatesGovernance & Accountability oGovernance FrameworkoControl Ownership RegisteroEscalation FrameworkoControl Attestation Process
Qualification Any Graduation