City Recruitment Associates

About the Company

Contact us-
E: info@cra.london
T: 0207-448-5440


City Recruitment Associates prides itself on working in true partnership with both clients and candidates, whilst developing lasting relationships built on trust. We think it is fair to say that most agencies fulfil the same basic functions with differing levels of success.

We believe service and delivery are of paramount importance and we are focused on providing a consultative service to all our candidates & clients and believe our success is based on our ability to build excellent long term relationships with each and our commitment to the provision of flexible tailor made solutions to each client requirement.

CRA is pleased to be recruitment partners to many clients within the Banking, Financial Services, Insurance, Real Estate, Investment/Asset/Wealth Management, Data Vending, IT and Property Lending sectors across the UK, US, EMEA, APAC & MENA regions.

For each client requirement we strive to gain a full understanding of, not only of the particular details of a specific role or roles, but also other aspects of the clients business such as team structure & corporate culture in order to enhance our ability to provide the most appropriate candidates for each and every assignment.

Our consultants originally traditionally come from the sector that they recruit in, their mix of recruiting and industry experience has enabled them to successfully develop and manage key relationships with Business Heads, HR Partners and C-Level management at leading global institutions. Our team have skills in market analysis, market mapping, identifying and headhunting key talent whilst providing a tailored approach to meet clients unique requirements.

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Company Name

City Recruitment Associates

Job Title

Cyber Risk Control Assurance Manager

Job Description

REMOTE - Banking - £60-70k + Bonus and benefits
Cyber Risk Control Assurance Manager

We are looking for a highly motivated and detail-focused Control Assurance Manager. The successful candidate will be part of a team responsible for overseeing the design, implementation and assessment of the organisations Information and Cyber Security (ICS) Control framework. You will play a key role in testing and evaluating the effectiveness of controls, ensuring operational efficiency and supporting continuous improvements across the organisation. It is ideal for someone with a strong background in control assurance, risk management, or internal audit, who is looking to contribute to the continuous improvement of an organisation’s control environment.

Your responsibilities will include:
Control Assurance Program Management: Develop the internal control assurance program, ensuring that ICS controls are robust, effective, and align with business objectives.
Control Design and Evaluation: Review and assess the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls across ICS, identifying areas of improvement and proposing actionable recommendations.
Risk and Control Assessments: Conduct detailed risk and control assessments to evaluate ICS exposure to risk, when considering the adequacy of mitigating controls. Prepare and deliver reports outlining control weaknesses and areas for enhancement.
Monitoring and Reporting: Monitor the performance of internal controls and prepare regular assurance reports for the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), ensuring transparency around control effectiveness and risk management.
Compliance and Audit Support: Supporting the ICS Assurance team with internal and external auditor requests. Assist in action plan development for audit findings related to ICS controls.
Process Improvement: Identify opportunities for control enhancements and process improvements, ensuring efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and risk mitigation.
Control Framework Management: Ensure that the internal control framework is implemented and maintained across ICS in compliance with regulatory standards and best practices.
Issue Remediation: Review the remediation evidence related to ICS control deficiencies identified during assessments or audits, ensuring timely resolution and verification of corrective actions taken.
Management of Control Testing: Develop testing procedures to evaluate the effectiveness of key controls, ensuring consistency and thoroughness in testing activities.
Your qualifications and skills include:
Professional qualification in Risk Management or relevant certifications (e.g., CISA, CRISC, CISSP) is preferred.
Minimum of 5 years’ experience in internal controls, risk management, internal audit, or a related field.
Understanding of internal control frameworks, such as COSO, NIST and other industry-specific guidelines.
Strong analytical skills and the ability to assess the design and operational effectiveness of controls.
Proven experience in leading or managing control testing, risk assessments, or audits.
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex control issues to senior leadership and stakeholders in a clear and actionable manner.
Ability to work collaboratively and build relationships across departments to foster a culture of control and compliance.

United Kingdom

Remote

11-03-2025