Assurance Manager - Risk & Compliance in Belfast

The TP ICAP Group is a world leading provider of market infrastructure. Our purpose is to provide clients with access to global financial and commodities markets, improving price discovery, liquidity, and distribution of data, through responsible and innovative solutions. Through our people and technology, we connect clients to superior liquidity and data solutions. The Group operates from more than 60 offices in 27 countries and is home to a stable of premium brands.

Role Overview: This role is primarily responsible for delivering Risk Management's independent risk and controls assurance across TP ICAP. The position will involve executing assurance testing and conducting focused deep-dive reviews into specific areas of risk. In addition, the role provides expert advice and commercially minded support to help the business identify, mitigate, and manage risk exposure. The individual will also produce high-quality analysis and reporting for senior management and ensure adherence to the firm's risk management framework.

Role Responsibilities:

• Support the development and ongoing maintenance of the Assurance Risk & Compliance approach and methodology.
• Contribute to the creation and execution of the annual Risk & Compliance assurance plan, ensuring coordination across TP ICAP's three lines of defence and alignment with regulatory assurance requirements.
• Deliver the assurance plan in line with the Enterprise Risk Management framework by leading and performing assurance engagements.
• Ensure issues identified through assurance work are validated with business owners and support functions, and assist in the design of robust management action plans and remediation strategies.
• Stay current with industry best practice in risk and compliance assurance and apply these insights appropriately.

Monitoring and Reporting:

• Support the business in tracking its end-to-end risk profile by producing meaningful MI, analysis, and commentary.
• Participate in regular management forums, providing an independent second-line perspective on the business's risk profile.

Training and Awareness:

• Coordinate and deliver training sessions to enhance risk and control awareness across first and second line functions.
• Promote strong risk management and compliance practices through ongoing engagement and education.

Experience / Competencies:

• Essential experience in second-line assurance, internal audit, or external audit within financial services.
• Demonstrated understanding of risk assessments, controls testing, sampling methodologies, control gap identification, root-cause analysis, drafting observations/issues, and producing high-quality audit/assurance reports.
• Understanding of or exposure to data analytics or artificial intelligence (AI) is advantageous.
• Knowledge of the UK and/or US regulatory landscape.
• Bachelor's degree in business, accounting, finance, or a related discipline; professional certifications are a plus.
• A self-starter with strong problem-solving capabilities and effective project management and prioritisation skills.
• Proven stakeholder-management skills with the ability to build relationships at all levels.

Desired:

• Analytical skills with the ability to interpret, synthesise, and present complex data clearly and effectively.
• Experience working within a global, matrixed organisation.
• Familiarity with enterprise risk frameworks, risk appetite concepts, and emerging risk themes in financial markets.
• Experience using data visualisation tools to support assurance work and reporting.
• Ability to challenge constructively and provide independent insight while maintaining strong working relationships.
• Demonstrated ability to manage competing deadlines and deliver high-quality output in a fast-paced environment.
• Professional curiosity, with the ability to identify themes, anticipate risks, and contribute to the enhancement of assurance methodologies.

Company Statement: We know that the best innovation happens when diverse people with different perspectives and skills work together in an inclusive atmosphere. That’s why we’re building a culture where everyone plays a part in making people feel welcome, ready and willing to contribute.