Audit Risk and Compliance Senior Manager

We’re looking for an Audit, Risk and Compliance Senior Manager to join us in London or Leeds. The Audit, Risk & Compliance Senior Manager is responsible for leading and developing the team to deliver Internal Audit, Compliance & Ethics and Risk Management programs for Liberty Blume’s customers, including parts of the Liberty Global Federation. This includes co-ordination with Risk and Compliance from the customers’ operations to ensure a consistent, effective and efficient approach to Risk and Compliance across LG’s operations.

Risk Management and Compliance & Ethics: The purpose of the Risk & Compliance function is to ensure appropriate frameworks, education and monitoring are in place to drive compliance with key policies and risk identification and mitigation across the organisation’s operations. Activities include:

• Driving through a complete and consistent approach to identifying and mitigating key business risks and supporting management in its operation of the related frameworks;
• Supporting the development of relevant policies, communicating through training & awareness campaigns;
• Supporting the methods for confidential reporting of non-compliance;
• Advising on controls for mitigating compliance risk, and monitoring and testing those controls.

Internal Audit: The purpose of the Internal Audit function is to provide independent assurance that the governance and internal control processes are operating. Activities include:

• Oversight of the execution and formal reporting on internal audits;
• Management of departmental initiatives such as talent development, planning resources and dates of the annual audit plan, audit quality monitoring and improvement, risk alignment, audit efficiency monitoring and improvement.

What will you be doing?

• Support the talent and learning and development programs in the function.
• Support the development of clear frameworks, methodologies and working practices for local Risk & Compliance functions.
• Develop relationships and ensure effective communications with key stakeholders.
• Support regular reporting to senior management and the Audit Committee.
• Support with business development materials.
• Continuously identify opportunities to simplify, standardize and drive efficiencies, including using automation, AI and increased use of data analytics.

Compliance & Ethics: Support the delivery of a framework to enable Local R&C teams to conduct periodic compliance risk assessments. Support the policy governance process over the issuance of new/revised policies. Support initiatives to drive policy simplification, awareness and training. Support the maintenance of an effective compliance communication program. Support the management of the Compliance Hotline Program. Monitor the performance of the Compliance & Ethics Program and related activities.

Risk Management: Support the operation both at a corporate level and within individual operating entities the operation of a risk management framework to identify and monitor management’s response to significant business risks (IT, Finance, Regulatory, Operational and Strategic) including the maintenance of a risk register. Provide support and challenge to the business in the operation of the risk management framework. Support the provision of risk reporting to Senior Management.

Internal Audit: Manage the delivery of the internal audit plan – including resourcing audits to be delivered and overseeing the execution of internal audits. Design audit series that comply with the Standards of Professional Practice of Internal Auditing published by the Institute of Internal Auditors. Quality control on audit programs. Review each audit dossier, work plan and audit report. Manage (indirectly) 3 – 5 audit and other departmental projects at a time. Coach direct and indirect reports. Represent the department in standing update meetings with management.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
• CPA, ACA, CIA, CISA or equivalent certifications.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in a combination of auditing, compliance, risk management.

SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Well-rounded, business partner, who brings a broad-based risk and compliance background and proven track record of accomplishments.
• Thorough knowledge of risk methodology and compliance frameworks.
• Ability to comprehend and interpret policies, procedures, laws, regulations, and guidelines.
• Excellent English written and oral communication skills.
• Strong skills in negotiating, relationship building, problem solving and timely problem escalation.
• Ability to present complex analysis with clarity and professionalism.
• Ability to work and communicate with others in a dynamic, team-oriented environment.
• Ability to travel a minimum of 10% of the time.
• Clear understanding and absolute adherence to ethical principles, Company values, code of business conduct and policies.
• Strong interpersonal, communication and team skills; ability to work and communicate effectively with all levels of management and staff.
• Tenacity to get to the bottom of control issues to ensure accurate and valuable reporting to management.
• Demonstrates leadership and credibility. Capable of generating a high degree of respect and trust, building relationships rapidly with the various operating units and corporate staff.
• Extremely smart, quick, people-oriented, energetic, professionally aggressive, with a strong work ethic.
• Minimum 5 years of supervisory experience.
• Background in Media, Telecommunications and Tech industry a plus.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary.
• 25 days annual leave with the option to purchase 5 more.
• Access to wellbeing and mental health benefits such as the Calm app, personal medical, critical illness cover and dental insurance.
• Matched pension contribution up to 10%.
• Access to our car benefit scheme.
• Access to our online learning platform to continue to develop and grow your career with us.
• The chance to join an innovative, fast-paced and passionate team.

Who we are:

#LibertyBlume, a Liberty Global company, is a rapidly growing business services provider, specialising in tech-enabled back-office solutions. Our mission is to deliver efficiency, scale and value to our customers through Business, Procurement and Financial Solutions. If you’re curious, customer centric and enjoy being one step ahead, join us on our scale up journey and unlock your freedom to grow!

Liberty Global is an equal opportunity employer, committed to an inclusive environment and accommodating all candidates. We’re eager to hear from you, no matter your background.