Senior Controls & Assurance Specialist

M&G plc

Multiple Locations
On-site
Risk management and assurance methodologies
Workplace operations knowledge
Control testing and issue management
M&G plc is seeking a Senior Controls & Assurance Specialist to enhance risk management and compliance within its Workplace Solutions (WPS) team. The role focuses on control testing, assurance reviews, and governance processes, requiring strong risk management knowledge and excellent communication skills

Job Summary

  • The Senior Controls & Assurance Specialist strengthens WPS’ risk maturity by delivering high‑quality control testing, risk oversight, assurance reviews, governance processes, and Third‑Party Risk Management support.
  • Key responsibilities include supporting the WPS Risk Management Framework, conducting control testing, managing third-party risks, ensuring policy compliance, and embedding financial crime uplift.
  • M&G plc offers a valuable pension scheme of 18%, 38 days annual leave, market-leading Inspiring Families policy, and comprehensive Health & Protection cover.

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M&G plc is seeking a Senior Controls & Assurance Specialist to enhance risk management and compliance within its Workplace Solutions (WPS) team. The role focuses on control testing, assurance reviews, and governance processes, requiring strong risk management knowledge and excellent communication skills.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Risk management and assurance methodologies
  • Workplace operations knowledge
  • Control testing and issue management
  • Third-party risk management
  • Financial crime standards compliance

Nice-to-have

  • Constructive challenge and stakeholder influence
  • Promote good risk culture
  • Simplify and mature control environment

Key Requirements

  • Experience in risk, assurance, compliance, audit or governance
  • Experience conducting control testing or assurance reviews
  • Experience with third-party oversight or contract governance
  • Degree level or equivalent experience (Desirable)

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Not specified

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