Risk & Controls Executive - Fixed Term Contract

12 Month Fixed Term Contract

Target Group are a leading business services provider in lending, investments and insurance, creating value for our clients through digital customer journey, outsourcing and operational transformation.

At Target, we give you the opportunity to make a difference. You’ll be involved in shaping the growth of the business – and you’ll get to try new things along the way. If you are up for a challenge and are willing to work hard, working with us will give you a fulfilling and varied career

As a Controls Executive, you’ll support the business in adhering to its risk management obligations under the risk management framework by strengthening Target’s internal control environment. Working collaboratively with the Risk Controls Manager and under the leadership of the Senior Risk Manager, your primary focus will be on identifying, documenting, assessing and independently testing internal risk controls.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting management to embed and enhance an appropriate and proportionate risk control framework
• Identifying, documenting and testing key risk controls
• Building relationships with key stakeholders to understand issues and provide guidance on and oversight of internal controls
• Providing controls-focussed input and expertise to wider risk management projects and initiatives
• Supporting management as point of contact/referral for assurance and audit initiatives 
• Providing appropriate content and MI for inclusion within regular governance reporting
• Providing additional updates/reporting to committees as required
• Representing the Risk team within various internal and occasional external meetings/forums
• Highlighting and escalating any gaps in resource, reporting or data needs

Requirements

You’re someone who is: 

• Personable and able to build strong, collaborative relationships quickly
• An effective communicator with good presentation skills
• Methodical and accurate, with a focus on attention to detail
• Organised and able to plan and manage tasks through to completion
• Able to work independently using their own initiative but equally aware of when to consult and collaborate
• A team player who is supportive of others

You’re someone who has:  

• Relevant experience within previous risk, compliance or QA/audit roles

Benefits

Core Benefits 

• Hybrid Working Policy
• Salary from £24,500
• 30 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Defined Pension Contribution Scheme (Employer matched up to 6%)
• Employee Discount Scheme, access to discounts and offers across 100s of leading retailers.  
• Company Paid Private Medical Insurance (benefit in kind)
• Group Life Assurance
• Group Income Protection
• Annual Pay Review
• Discretionary Annual Bonus Scheme
• Help@Hand – Confidential access to health and wellbeing support to include Employee Assistance Program
• Free Flu Vaccinations, Eye Tests and employer contribution towards glasses
• Recognition Scheme
• Free Mortgage Advice and Support

My Flex, our flexible benefits scheme gives colleagues access to additional benefits to supplement their core package. My Flex can save colleagues money by taking advantage of our corporate rates and also help spread the cost, through our monthly payroll deductions.

• Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme
• Technology Buying Scheme (Salary Sacrifice)
• Critical Illness Cover
• Dental Insurance
• Gym Flex - discounted annual gym/health club memberships
• Taste Cards / Gourmet Cards
• RAC Breakdown Cover
• Charitable Payroll Giving
• Cycle to work Scheme (Salary Sacrifice)
• Health Cash Plan

We’re committed to creating a Diverse & Inclusive culture through the execution of our D&I strategy, community relationships, our people & leaders.

Grow your future with us!