Risk & Controls Specialist – Insurance/re-Insurance

Deloitte

Controls Specialist leading the enhancement of financial services controls in the UK. Working with senior stakeholders to ensure compliance and driving effective change.

Posted 7/3/2026contractLondon • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £NaN per dayWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and implementing controls frameworks within the UK financial services sector, with a strong focus on regulatory compliance, particularly PRA requirements. Proven ability to lead complex programmes, assess risks, and build relationships with senior stakeholders across various business functions.

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UK Regulatory ExpectationsControls DesignRisk And Control AssessmentsStakeholder ManagementIndependent Controls Testing

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Hard Skills

Controls Framework DevelopmentOperational Risk ManagementGovernanceControls MappingControls AssuranceRegulatory ComplianceRisk AssessmentProgramme DeliveryChange ManagementEnterprise Risk Management

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsCommunication SkillsInfluencing Skills

Industry Keywords

Financial ServicesInsurancePRA RequirementsGroup Governance StructuresLocal Governance Structures

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the development and implementation of the UK controls framework.
Assess regulatory expectations, particularly PRA requirements, and ensure these are reflected within the UK business.
Map key risks to controls and identify gaps within the existing control environment.
Determine which Group controls and capabilities can be leveraged and where local solutions are required.
Partner with the Group Controls function to align approaches while ensuring UK-specific regulatory requirements are met.
Support the development of an effective independent controls testing approach.
Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders across Risk, Compliance, Operations and the business.
Provide expert advice and recommendations to the Chief Risk Officer on controls strategy and implementation.
Drive delivery of the controls programme, ensuring milestones and regulatory expectations are achieved.

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of experience in controls, operational risk, governance or internal controls within Financial Services
Experience within insurance or regulated financial services
Strong knowledge of UK regulatory expectations, particularly PRA requirements relating to controls and governance
Experience of controls design, controls mapping and risk and control assessments
Understanding of independent controls testing and controls assurance
Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills, with experience working with senior leaders
Proven ability to lead change and deliver complex programmes across multiple business areas
Strong communication, analytical and problem-solving skills
Experience working with Group and local governance structures
Knowledge of enterprise risk management frameworks

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