Internal Control Testing Manager (12-month FTC) - London

Hello, we’re Starling. We built a new kind of bank because we knew technology had the power to help people save, spend and manage their money in a new and transformative way. We’re a fully licensed UK bank with the culture and spirit of a fast-moving, disruptive tech company. We’re a bank, but better: fairer, easier to use and designed to demystify money for everyone. We employ more than 3,000 people across our London, Southampton, Cardiff and Manchester offices.

We're looking for an Internal Control Testing Manager to join our Risk & Controls team within the Finance function. The 1LOD Finance Risk and Controls is responsible for the oversight of Risk & Controls in the Finance function. This role will be part of the Line 1B Risk and Control team and will report to the Head of Risk and Controls in Finance.

We’re looking for a Control Testing manager to join the team and will support the team by:

• Planning the timeline for control testing performed by 1LOD teams.
• Perform and oversee testing of key controls, ensuring their design and operating effectiveness is assessed
• For controls testing performed by 1LOD teams, performing a detailed assurance review of testing performed to ensure compliance with relevant control testing standards
• Presenting any findings/recommendations to control owners and assisting in the control owner sign off process.

The primary responsibility will be performing and reviewing the 1LoD Control testing but you will also be working with the Head of Risk and Controls to support the team with all related activities including Controls Testing, Risk and Control Self Assessments (RCSA), oversight of Issues and Actions and 1LoD monthly Risk Reporting.

Please note; this is a 12 month fixed term contract.

Requirements

• Risk management experience within financial services, 1st or 2nd line, with a proven record of controls testing
• A strong understanding of risk management frameworks.
• Risk management experience gained in a Finance function. We are looking for someone who has passion and enthusiasm to get stuck in.
• A good understanding of controls testing methodologies and experience executing controls testing to a high standard.
• Professional finance or accounting qualification ACA/ACCA or equivalent, including either an audit background (be that external or internal audit) or in an assurance, internal controls or risk areas.

Benefits

• 25 days holiday (plus take your public holiday allowance whenever works best for you)
• An extra day’s holiday for your birthday
• Annual leave is increased with length of service, and you can choose to buy or sell up to five extra days off
• 16 hours paid volunteering time a year
• Salary sacrifice, company enhanced pension scheme
• Life insurance at 4x your salary
• Private Medical Insurance with VitalityHealth including mental health support and cancer care. Partner benefits include discounts with Waitrose, Mr&Mrs Smith and Peloton
• Generous family-friendly policies
• Perkbox membership giving access to retail discounts, a wellness platform for physical and mental health, and weekly free and boosted perks
• Access to initiatives like Cycle to Work and Salary Sacrificed Gym partnerships

About Us

You may be put off applying for a role because you don't tick every box. Forget that! While we can’t accommodate every flexible working request, we're always open to discussion. So, if you're excited about working with us, but aren’t sure if you're 100% there yet, get in touch anyway.

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