Head of Risk Assurance and Controls - 12 Month Fixed Term Contract

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Head of Risk Assurance and Controls - 12 Month Fixed Term Contract Department: Governance: Employment Type: Fixed Term - Full Time Location: UK - London: Description: We’re looking for a Head of Risk Assurance & Controls on a 12 month fixed term contract to shape how assurance works at CFC. This is a high‑impact second line role, bringing together audit, controls and external assurance to create a clear, joined‑up view of risk and control effectiveness across the business. This role provides an independent view of control effectiveness, risk management and governance, ensuring assurance activity is well coordinated and delivered to the right stakeholders in a clear and impactful way. Working closely across the business, you’ll strengthen the control environment and support sustainable improvement. The focus is not on delivering assurance directly, but on setting direction, connecting insight across the organisation and driving follow‑through to ensure actions land and deliver real change. About the role: Internal Audit Oversight: - Own the relationship with the outsourced Internal Audit provider, ensuring delivery of a risk‑aligned audit plan. - Review and challenge outputs to ensu...