Second Line Assurance Manager

2 days ago

London Area, United Kingdom Arthur Recruitment Full time £60,000 - £90,000 per year

Role Overview

We're looking for an experienced
Second Line Assurance professional
to join a busy, fast-paced assurance team within a leading insurance outfit.

The successful candidate will report to the
Head of Second Line Assurance
and work closely with the
Compliance Monitoring Manager
, the
Risk and Compliance team
, and senior management across the organisation.

You will be responsible for
planning, executing, and reporting
on a programme of controls testing to provide assurance that key controls are well designed and operating effectively. Experience in planning and performing control assessments using a range of testing methodologies is essential.

Strong
organisational and written communication skills
are required to deliver against an ambitious review plan and produce impactful reports that drive meaningful action. The role involves collaboration with both
operational business units
and
central control functions
such as Risk, with reporting provided to management, executive committees, and the Board.

Key Responsibilities

  • Work with the Head of Second Line Assurance to devise the
    risk-based annual assurance plan
    for Board approval, aligned to the organisation's risk and control framework.
  • Execute the plan by
    planning reviews, conducting testing, analysing results,
    and drawing actionable conclusions.
  • Make
    recommendations
    to enhance the control environment.
  • Prepare clear, concise reports on findings for management and summary reporting for senior stakeholders.
  • Collaborate within the team,
    sharing insights and best practices
    .
  • Coordinate the annual
    Second Line Assurance risk assessment
    .
  • Build effective, value-adding relationships with
    risk and control owners
    across the business.

Key Requirements

  • Minimum
    3 years' experience
    performing end-to-end reviews and control testing within a
    financial services environment
    (preferably insurance).
  • Relevant
    compliance or audit qualification
    .
  • Ability to
    interpret regulatory requirements
    and translate them into practical testing plans.
  • Self-motivated, efficient, and able to deliver to deadlines.
  • Strong
    interpersonal and influencing skills
    , with confidence working across multiple teams and seniority levels.
  • Skilled in
    data analysis
    and capable of drawing meaningful conclusions.
  • Excellent report writing – able to communicate findings clearly and focus on key insights.
  • Confident in making
    recommendations
    for control improvements.
  • Collaborative, approachable, and professional.
  • Excellent
    verbal and written communication
    skills.
  • Suitable for candidates with an
    internal audit
    background.

What We Offer

A career that you define. We value diversity and individuality — there is no single "type" of professional who thrives here. Instead, we look for people who share our values:

  • Courage to
    try new ideas
    and drive improvement.
  • Commitment to
    supporting one another
    through challenges big and small.
  • Determination to
    make a positive impact
    within the organisation and beyond.

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