Head, Internal Control Monitoring & RPC

About the role

The Head of Internal Control Monitoring & RPC provides reasonable assurance on the operating effectiveness of the Group's control monitoring strategy and acts as a trusted advisor to all functions across the Group. The role supports business and support functions in developing, driving and reviewing their own risk and control strategies.

Key responsibilities

• Design, implement and coordinate group‑wide control monitoring review plans, leveraging analytics and a virtual RPC hub.
• Partner with the Group Head of Operational Risk and RCSA to embed risk and control self‑assessment processes within support and product functions.
• Lead scenario‑analysis programmes, assess plausibility and impact of outcomes, and develop mitigation strategies.
• Drive digitisation of control activities, ensuring independent reviews can be monitored via analytics.
• Provide advisory support for digitisation initiatives and act as the internal control subject‑matter expert across affiliates.
• Oversee execution of branch review programmes and ensure full coverage of mandatory, targeted and ad‑hoc reviews.

Required profile

• Minimum 10 years experience in a financial institution, preferably in internal control, risk management, internal audit, financial control or compliance.
• Proven managerial experience with a track record of directing teams that deliver strong business control foundations.
• First or second degree in accountancy, finance, business, economics, banking or related field; internal control certification preferred.
• Exceptional interpersonal, organizational and strategic thinking abilities, with strong written and oral communication skills for senior audiences.