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Group Control Assurance Lead

Payhawk
Location
London
Posted
18 days ago
Department
Risk
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Genuine fluency with AI in day-to-day work
  • Compliance monitoring, control testing or assurance experience across a regulated framework
  • Strong knowledge of Financial Conduct Authority expectations
  • Real depth in at least two risk domains
  • Ability to distinguish control design from control execution
  • Track record of driving remediation to closure
Nice to have
  • Big Four or specialist consultancy assurance background
  • Experience in payments, e-money or banking institution
  • Testing exposure to operational resilience and ICT risk
  • Experience testing screening or transaction monitoring effectiveness
  • SQL, Python or similar experience
What the job really is

The Group Control Assurance Lead at Payhawk will be responsible for independent control testing across two licensed entities, ensuring compliance with regulatory frameworks. This role involves designing and managing a comprehensive control assurance program, testing various controls related to financial crime, operational resilience, and regulatory reporting, while also leading remediation efforts and reporting findings to the Boards. The position requires a strong understanding of data and AI tools to automate testing processes and validate control effectiveness.

Benefits
  • 30 days of paid time off + 12 work-from-anywhere days
  • Exchange policy to another Payhawk office
  • Health and fitness membership
  • Two company on-sites per year
  • Opportunity to use the Payhawk product with a monthly commuting allowance of £150
Things to weigh
  • Role involves significant program management responsibilities alongside testing
  • Requires comfort with data and AI tools for effective testing
  • No specific salary or compensation details provided
  • Expectations for independence and challenging senior stakeholders may be demanding
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