ICS Control Assurance Manager

Our client, a leading financial services organisation, is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Control Assurance Manager to join their Information and Cyber Security (ICS) team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced professional to play a key role in ensuring the effectiveness, compliance, and continuous improvement of ICS controls.

Key Responsibilities:

• Developing and managing the internal control assurance program to ensure ICS controls are robust and aligned with business objectives.
• Assessing and testing the design and operational effectiveness of ICS controls.
• Conducting risk and control assessments, identifying improvement opportunities, and providing actionable recommendations.
• Preparing and delivering assurance reports to senior leadership.
• Supporting internal and external audit processes and assisting in developing action plans for audit findings.
• Identifying opportunities for control enhancements and process improvements.
• Ensuring the ICS control framework is implemented and maintained in line with regulatory standards.
• Reviewing remediation evidence for control deficiencies to ensure timely resolution and effective corrective actions.
• Developing and managing control testing procedures to ensure consistency and thoroughness.

Key Skills & Qualifications:

• Professional qualification in Risk Management or relevant certifications (e.g., CISA, CRISC, CISSP) is preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in controls assurance, risk management, or internal audit.
• Strong understanding of control frameworks such as COSO and NIST.
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to assess control effectiveness.
• Proven experience in leading control testing, risk assessments, or audits.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to present complex issues clearly to senior stakeholders.
• Ability to build relationships across departments to promote a strong control environment.

Location & Working Style:

• Fully remote role with occasional travel to London and Guernsey.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a proactive individual to contribute to the ongoing development of a growing control framework.