Our client is looking for an Assistant Manager-level contractor to support the delivery of a First Line GRC Maturity Assessment in the Financial Services sector. The role will help evaluate the maturity and effectiveness of first line governance, risk, and control practices within a regulated banking environment, focusing on operational and enterprise risk management, while also assessing technology-enabled controls, automation, SAP control environments, and emerging AI-related risk considerations.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the execution of a First Line GRC Maturity Assessment across business units.
• Assist in assessing operational risk management practices, controls, and first line risk ownership.
• Help evaluate alignment with the enterprise risk management framework.
• Assess the effectiveness of technology-enabled controls, automated processes, and digital risk management practices.
• Review SAP control environments and supporting risk and control technologies.
• Evaluate the use of automation, data analytics, and continuous monitoring capabilities within the control environment.
• Assess emerging AI governance and technology risk management practices where relevant.
• Identify maturity gaps and contribute to improvement recommendations.
• Prepare clear findings and support reporting for management and risk committees.
• Engage with business, technology, risk, and compliance stakeholders to validate information and findings.
• Track progress and support project management activities to ensure timely delivery.

Key Skills & Experience

• Operational risk management experience within Financial Services or banking.
• Exposure to enterprise risk management (ERM) frameworks.
• Experience assessing governance, risk, and control environments.
• Understanding of technology risk, automated controls, and technology-enabled risk management practices.
• Experience with SAP environments, SAP controls, SAP GRC, or SAP-related risk and control frameworks.
• Exposure to automation technologies, controls automation, workflow technologies, or process improvement initiatives.
• Understanding of AI governance, AI risk management, or emerging technology risk considerations would be advantageous.
• Some project management experience, preferably in assessments or process improvement.
• Understanding of banking and Financial Services risk environments.
• Experience supporting maturity assessments or diagnostic reviews is an advantage.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to assess risks across both business and technology environments.

Contract Profile

• Assistant Manager-level contract role requiring proactive support and contribution.
• Ability to work under guidance and collaborate effectively with senior stakeholders.
• Capability to engage with both business and technology teams.
• Strong analytical, documentation, and communication skills.
• Experience operating in complex, regulated environments with multiple stakeholders.