Controls Specialist
The role
As a regulated payment provider, we must ensure we manage operational risk and our regulatory requirements correctly. We do this by having a robust control framework across some of our business-critical areas, like payments and billing.
This role will be central to ensuring our 1st line Operations teams continue to implement, manage, test and regularly update controls frameworks. You'll manage the end-to-end controls framework for our operational teams, including but not limited to Payments Operations, Billing and Credit Control. You will be a key point of contact for managing our annual Safeguarding and SOC1 audits, engaging with auditors and gathering and submitting evidence.
The role provides an excellent opportunity to work with the broader Enterprise Risk community and shape the controls environment for a fast-growing FinTech, putting your stamp on how controls are designed, implemented and managed.
What excites you
Designing and implementing controls. Working with the Regulatory Compliance team to understand the complete picture of the control landscape and then collaborating with 1st line control owners in our Operation to implement relevant controls
Control assessment and reporting. Updating the safeguarding and SOC1 controls assessments on a regular cadence
Direct control management. Managing key controls within our Internal Operations teams
Understanding existing processes and re-designing controls to meet current and future business needs
Working with the Regulatory team to ensure audits are completed successfully, including explaining our first-line controls to auditors and regulators
Improving efficiency through the standardisation, automation or removal of controls
Building positive relationships with stakeholders across the different lines of defence to help develop a real understanding of our risk exposure, control environment, deficiencies and gaps
Autonomy to drive change from the ground up
What excites us
Have worked in a regulated environment, preferably financial services or at a FinTech
Previous experience working in a similar role, such as Audit, you’re skilled in designing, implementing and testing the effectiveness of controls
You're a great communicator. You can simplify and clearly explain the what and why behind the controls you implement
You understand how to balance compliance and operational efficiency
You have a solid understanding of the three lines of defence and have experience working with Regulatory Compliance teams as well as external auditors
You have great attention to detail, you work in a structured manner and you’re comfortable with data
You’re comfortable working in a fast-paced environment where your responsibilities can evolve and change
You're a self-starter and can work independently with minimal supervision
Base salary range: 2867 EUR/ months gross - 4300 EUR/ months gross
Base salary ranges are based on role, job level, location, and market data. Please note that whilst we strive to offer competitive compensation, our approach is to pay between the minimum and the mid-point of the pay range until performance can be assessed in role. Offers will take into account level of experience, interview assessment, budgets and parity between you and fellow employees at GoCardless doing similar work.