Business Risk and Controls Specialist

  • Adecco
  • Antrim, County Antrim
  • Mar 25, 2026
Contractor Telecommunications

Job Description

Business Risk and Controls Specialist

Daily Rate: £300 - £400 (inside IR35 via umbrella)
Contract Length: 6 months
Location: Hybrid Working - 3 days pw in BELFAST is essential

About Our Client:
Our client is a leading organisation dedicated to maintaining high standards of governance and risk management in the financial sector. They are seeking a Business Risk and Controls Specialist to join their Central Benchmarks and Auctions First Line of defence Risk Team. This global role is pivotal in enhancing Front Office control frameworks, ensuring customer protection, and promoting market practises.

Role Overview:
As a Business Risk and Controls Specialist, you will play a crucial role in developing and maintaining a robust control framework. You will collaborate with stakeholders across various business units and control functions to strengthen the organisation's risk management capabilities.

Key Responsibilities:

Assist in the continuous enhancement of the Front Office control framework associated with the Central Benchmarks and Auctions First Line of defence Risk Team.
Build and nurture effective relationships with stakeholder groups to foster collaboration and communication.
Provide support in the preparation of regular governance and reporting materials, ensuring accuracy and clarity.
Participate in control remediation projects as needed, contributing your expertise to enhance compliance.
Prepare and analyse management materials for key senior governance forums, ensuring they meet high standards of quality.
Provide cover and support to the wider team, taking on additional responsibilities as required.
Assist the team in maintaining and improving governance and control frameworks related to Customer Protection and Market practises Risk (CPaMP).

Skills and Qualifications:

Proven experience in risk and control principles, including risk assessments, controls design assessments, and reporting activities.
Strong execution skills, with a focus on clear, actionable steps and realistic timelines.
Excellent presentation, communication, and facilitation skills to convey complex information succinctly.
High attention to detail and analytical skills to effectively identify and assess risks and control gaps.
A strong work ethic, personal initiative, and a high degree of professionalism are essential for success in this role.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and PowerPoint, for data analysis, presentation creation, and reporting.
Exceptional relationship-building skills that foster collaboration across teams.

Why Join Us?
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a dynamic team committed to excellence in risk management. You will have the chance to make a significant impact by enhancing the organisation's control frameworks, working with a diverse group of professionals, and advancing your career in a supportive environment.

How to Apply:
If you are a proactive, detail-oriented professional with a passion for risk management and control, we want to hear from you! Please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience.

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Join us in shaping the future of risk management and make a difference today!

Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.