Head of Operational Risk Oversight – Finance

• Lead independent operational risk oversight across the Finance function, helping to ensure material risks are identified, understood and managed effectively.
• Act as the key Non-Financial Risk contact for the CFO and Finance Leadership Team, providing risk insight and guidance to support informed decision-making.
• Provide oversight of Finance's risk profile, including adherence to risk appetite and the management of current and emerging risks.
• Support a strong and effective control environment through oversight of Internal Controls over Financial Reporting (ICFR/SOX).
• Review the identification, escalation and remediation of control weaknesses, working closely with Finance, Internal Audit and external auditors.
• Provide oversight and risk input on major Finance transformation programmes, assessing governance, risk management and control arrangements.
• Collaborate with specialist risk teams across technology, cyber, change and financial risk to deliver an integrated view of risk.
• Contribute to the continued development of risk frameworks, reporting and tools through the Risk Transformation Programme.
• Deliver clear and meaningful risk reporting to senior leadership, Executive Committees and Board Risk Committees.
• Create an inclusive, collaborative environment that supports the development and success of team members.

Requirements

• Significant experience in Operational Risk, Finance Risk, Controls Oversight, Audit, Assurance or Risk Management within financial services.
• Strong knowledge of ICFR/SOX controls, financial reporting, actuarial processes and treasury operations.
• Experience working within a Three Lines of Defence model, providing independent oversight and risk insight.
• The ability to build effective relationships and communicate with a broad range of stakeholders, including senior leaders and Board-level audiences.
• Excellent analytical, reporting and communication skills.
• Knowledge of relevant regulatory frameworks, including PRA, FCA, Solvency II and the UK Corporate Governance Code.
• Experience leading and developing teams, creating an environment where colleagues can perform at their best.
• A professional qualification such as ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIA or equivalent.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in Operational Risk Management and Financial Controls Oversight, with a strong focus on ICFR/SOX compliance and risk reporting. Proven ability to lead teams and collaborate with stakeholders to enhance risk frameworks and governance.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Operational Risk Management
• ICFR/SOX Controls
• Risk Reporting
• Team Leadership
• Regulatory Knowledge

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Operational Risk
• Controls Oversight
• Audit
• Assurance
• Risk Management
• Financial Reporting
• Actuarial Processes
• Treasury Operations
• Three Lines of Defence Model
• Risk Framework Development

Soft Skills

• Analytical Skills
• Communication Skills
• Relationship Building
• Collaboration
• Team Development

Certifications & Qualifications

• ACA
• ACCA
• CIMA
• CIA

Industry Keywords

• PRA
• FCA
• Solvency II
• UK Corporate Governance Code