HR Risk & Control Manager

G MASS Consulting

. Act as the Risk & Control team’s representative in operating model and control design workshops alongside the external consultancy .

Posted 11/6/2026contractLondon • United KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £90,000 - £110,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in risk and control frameworks within HR processes, with a strong ability to assess, mitigate, and influence outcomes in collaboration with senior stakeholders and external consultants.

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Risk And Control ExpertiseOperational Risk AssessmentStakeholder EngagementControl AssuranceInfluencing And Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Risk AssessmentControl DesignControl UpliftRemediation ProjectsHR Operating Models

Soft Skills

Influencing SkillsCommunication SkillsChallenge Engagement

Industry Keywords

Financial ServicesFirst Line Of DefenceConsultancy EngagementTransformation Programmes

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Act as the Risk & Control team’s representative in operating model and control design workshops alongside the external consultancy
Assess the current and future state HR control framework, covering key mandatory controls and softer process-level controls
Identify, evaluate and recommend mitigations for risks across HR processes and the wider people function
Provide first line challenge to the business, testing whether controls are in place, operating effectively and whether issues are being self-identified
Review the consultancy’s findings and recommendations, raising challenge where control assurance has not been adequately demonstrated
Present and justify assessments to the Risk & Control management team and senior stakeholders, influencing outcomes and decisions
Help accelerate delivery of the wider project and programme

Requirements

What you’ll need

Strong background in risk and control, ideally within a first line of defence or control assurance role in financial services
Solid understanding of how HR operating models, processes and controls work
Proven ability to identify, assess and mitigate operational risk
Confidence engaging with and challenging senior stakeholders and external advisors, with the ability to articulate and back up a position clearly
Strong influencing and communication skills
Experience on control uplift, remediation or operating model change projects (desirable)
Exposure to working alongside Big Four or other consultancy firms on transformation programmes (desirable)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Initial 12-month Fixed-Term Contract