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Overview

We are currently seeking an experienced Internal Controls Manager for our Douglas-based Client, a leader in fiduciary services, fund administration, and management and investment advice compliance.

The Internal Controls Manager will be working alongside the Risk and Controls Manager to coordinate and enhance the internal control environment within the organisation, in partnership with other divisions and provide guidance and understanding to staff. Wider duties will include:

• Ensure the application of a robust and proportionate control environment in line with the organisation's Enterprise Risk Appetite Statement ('ERAS') and Enterprise Risk Management ('ERM') framework
• Develop and implement a control testing programme, devising appropriate tests for evaluating controls, running relevant tests and documenting findings and recommendations
• Provide guidance and feedback to the organisation as to the control environment and the impact on associated risks
• Be proportionate and prioritise control testing of the greatest value to effectively mitigate risks and improve efficiencies
• Develop the Three Lines model, focussing on the implementation of Control Self Assessments ('CSAs') in the first line
• Present findings and recommendations to Senior Executives, the Chief Executive or RACC, in conjunction with the Risk and Controls Manager - Policy & Risk
• Assist with the coaching and training of colleagues in the application of a robust control environment
• Develop a framework and process for ongoing Design and Operational Effectiveness testing of controls
• Assist in the analysis of Operational Risk Events ('ORE') for root causes and trends
• Develop a system to evidence and assess the impact of controls upon residual risk ratings
• Provide support to other areas of the Policy & Risk Division where necessary, which may include supporting staff working on policy, project, information governance or risk related matters

The ideal candidate for the role of Internal Controls Manager will:

• Previous experience working within a risk, controls or audit function within a regulated financial services entity, a professional services firm or public services organisation
• Strong working knowledge in relation to risk frameworks, including the ability to identify, evaluate, rate, manage and mitigate risks
• Understand and apply internal control principles, frameworks and best practices. You should also be aware of regulatory and compliance requirements
• Hold or be willing to work towards a relevant professional qualification
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Demonstrate effective interpersonal, spoken and written communication skills
• Ability to work on their own initiative as well aspart of a team
• Presentation skills to support effective dissemination of information and audience engagement
• Ability to build and maintain working relationships with both internal and external stakeholders to enable effective presentation of findings
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including MS Planner and Power BI desirable
• Strong analytical skills, ability to quickly and accurately assimilate information, to consider any associated risks and to summarise the information effectively
• Ability to work under pressure, manage workload of varied complexity, manage competing priorities and to deliver against deadlines