Second Line Assurance Manager

Second Line Assurance Manager

My client, a global bank based in London, is looking for a contract Second Line Assurance Manager.

6 month contract, paying up to £650 per day. Hybrid working, 2 days a month in the London office.

Key skills:

• Experience of working Assurance or Risk functions, or other relevant teams within 1LoD/2LoD.
• Assurance/auditing background can be retail or commercial background
• Good understanding of risks and issues, and strong controls.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills
• Records management
• Conversant with relevant regional laws, regulations and overall regulatory environment and assurance/audit methodology/practices - desirable

Responsibilities:

• Conduct high-quality Second Line Assurance Reviews in line with global principles and standards, meeting agreed deadlines.
• Plan, lead, and complete reviews, providing assurance on risk identification and control effectiveness.
• Produce accurate review records with minimal quality control issues and address any errors promptly.
• Clearly communicate findings and recommendations, adapting style for different stakeholders.
• Escalate significant control failings to senior management promptly.
• Collaborate with Risk functions, First Line of Defence, and Internal Audit teams.
• Identify process improvements and efficiency opportunities.
• Represent Second Line Assurance in projects, providing insight on emerging risks and trends.
• Support senior management with committee reports and management information.

Please apply now for immediate consideration and further details.

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