Head of Risk and Governance

Head of Risk and Governance Location: UK (Hybrid as required) Contract Type: Interim Contract (Inside IR35) Duration: 2 months Sector: Financial Services / Life and Pensions Overview Our client is undertaking a significant business transformation programme and requires an experienced Head of Risk and Governance to provide leadership and oversight across risk, controls, and governance activities within a critical End-to-End (E2E) Integrated Design workstream. This role will provide interim expertise and ensure robust governance frameworks remain in place while key internal stakeholders are engaged in strategic transformation initiatives. Key Responsibilities Provide strategic leadership across risk, governance and control activities within the programme. Review and enhance existing financial and operational control frameworks. Identify control deficiencies, weaknesses and emerging risks across business processes. Design and implement effective control improvements and mitigation strategies. Ensure key controls are documented, maintained and operating effectively. Support audit readiness activities and act as a key contact for internal and external audit stakeholders. Monitor compliance with internal governance standards and regulatory requirements. Produce governance reporting, risk assessments and control effectiveness reviews for senior stakeholders. Provide challenge and oversight to ensure risks are appropriately identified, assessed and managed. Engage with business ..... full job details .....