Risk Control Examiner

2 weeks ago


Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom Hargreaves Lansdown Asset Management Limited Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a skilled Risk Control Tester to join our Control Testing Team, providing first-line risk assurance over Operations.

The ideal candidate will complete testing in line with HL's control standards, providing evidence to confirm controls operate effectively.

They will feedback their findings and support business stakeholders to identify actions to remediate and improve control effectiveness where required.

This is a key regulatory role supporting the evidencing of key control operational effectiveness.

Key Responsibilities
  • Contribute to ensuring the team achieves control testing quotas in line with plan.
  • Perform control tests using a defined standard control test methodology.
  • Support Control Specialists in thematic reviews across Operations in line with quarterly plans.
  • Provide detailed feedback to support improvements in control design and effectiveness.
  • Perform analysis of control failures and trends to support managers in Operations to improve control design.
  • Identify and escalate risk events/breaches from testing activities.
  • Support Operational colleagues in designing new and improving existing controls.
About You
  • Experience in financial services is essential.
  • Previous Business Continuity or Operational Resilience control testing experience is desirable.
  • Able to be objective in approach to work and in feeding back to others.
  • Ability to work as part of a small team and create an environment of joined-up thinking.
  • Well-organised, able to plan and manage time, re-prioritising tasks where necessary.
  • Ability to provide support and assistance to others.
  • Ability to multitask and work well under pressure.
  • Willingness to challenge own and others' understanding.
  • Demonstrable knowledge of HL's products, services, and risk management framework.
  • Desire to develop own knowledge and keep abreast of internal developments.
  • Strong written and exceptional oral communication skills.
  • Understanding of regulatory agenda, particularly Consumer Duty, CASS, GDPR, and DPA.
  • Confident to challenge the status quo.
Why Choose Us?

Hargreaves Lansdown is the UK's number 1 investment platform for private investors, based in Bristol.

We offer a range of benefits, including a discretionary annual bonus, 25 days* holiday plus bank holidays, and pension scheme up to 11% employer contribution.

We are an inclusive employer that values diversity in our workforce and encourage applications from all individuals without regard to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or age.



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