Finance Controls & Governance Senior Manager

The TP ICAP Group is a world leading provider of market infrastructure.

 

Our purpose is to provide clients with access to global financial and commodities markets, improving price discovery, liquidity, and distribution of data, through responsible and innovative solutions.

 

Through our people and technology, we connect clients to superior liquidity and data solutions.

 

The Group is home to a stable of premium brands. Collectively, TP ICAP is the largest interdealer broker in the world by revenue, the number one Energy & Commodities broker in the world, the world’s leading provider of OTC data, and an award winning all-to-all trading platform.

 

Founded in London in 1866, the Group operates from more than 60 offices in 27 countries.  We are 5,200 people strong.  We work as one to achieve our vision of being the world’s most trusted, innovative, liquidity and data solutions specialist.

 

Role Overview

The Finance Controls & Governance Senior Manager is responsible for helping to maintain a strong risk and control framework across the Finance function. The role provides leadership and oversight across risk management, controls testing, governance reporting, issue remediation, and continuous improvement activities.

 

Partnering with stakeholders across Finance, Risk, Compliance, Technology, and Internal Audit, you will play a key role in identifying and managing risk, driving control enhancements, supporting transformation initiatives, and promoting a strong culture of governance and accountability across the organisation.

 

Role Responsibilities

• Manage timely and accurate delivery of activities under the Enterprise Risk Management Framework (ERMF), as outlined in the TP ICAP ERMF documentation.
• Develop and oversee the execution of comprehensive testing strategies for complex and high-impact Finance processes. This includes managing assessments of process and control design, evaluating operational effectiveness, and conducting thematic or deep-dive reviews as required. Ensure the delivery of structured, high-quality reports and communicate findings and recommendations clearly to stakeholders using standardised templates and reporting protocols.
• Design and oversee execution of testing strategy of non-judgmental Risk Assurance Plans ensuring timeliness and accuracy.
• Coordinate and oversee enrichment and governance of risk events, conduct causal analysis, identify and track issues and remediating actions.
• Support ongoing monitoring of Finance risk profile against risk appetite through monitoring of performance against Risk Appetite Thresholds and related risk metrics including review of required escalations and tracking of risk response actions.
• Participate in delivery of global and, if required, regional/local risk assessment processes, including identifying emerging risks.
• Manage timely and accurate preparation, review, and delivery of governance reports and presentation packs.
• Participate in projects and ensure timely delivery of remediations supporting finance risk and controls framework.
• Coordinate and oversee timely delivery of internal and external audit remediations.
• Maintain in-depth knowledge and understanding of end-to-end finance processes, capturing key changes / transformation and ensuring up-to-date control framework, risk taxonomy, process and control documentation maintenance.
• Drive Finance policy reviews and development.
• Ensure understanding and provide oversight of finance technology platforms.
• Manage coordination, preparation, and delivery of risk training and workshops, aimed at strengthening engagement and embedding a robust risk culture across Finance organisation.
• Support Finance organisational change by helping to assess process complexity, maturity, and control environment, thereby informing and enabling effective transformation.
• Drive identification and implementation of automation and AI opportunities within governance-related workflows, including control attestations, risk assessments, and compliance monitoring.
• Foster proactive collaboration with key stakeholders, including Finance, Technology, Compliance, and Risk teams.
• Team management - provide clear direction, support, and performance oversight to team members, ensuring alignment with defined objectives, timelines, and quality standards.
• Complete any mandatory training by required deadlines.
• From time to time you will be asked to undertake any other reasonable duties as required within this role.

 

Experience / Competences

Essential

• Hold a full and current professional qualification in accounting (e.g. ACCA, ACA, ICAS, CIMA, etc.), finance (e.g. CFA), audit (CIA). However, qualified candidates with relevant finance, audit and/or risk management demonstrable experience will also be considered
• Deep knowledge of financial risks, controls testing methodology and change management processes.
• Experience with current industry standards and principles relating to internal controls, such as COSO, COBIT, SOX, or other respected internal controls frameworks.
• Demonstrated ability to influence and challenge senior stakeholders while operating independently in a complex organisational environment.
• Experience managing teams.
• Operational experience at a system and process level, including process re-engineering, root cause and business analysis.
• Experience within Finance Risk, Controls, Governance, Internal Audit, Operational Risk, or Financial Controls functions.
• Proven quantitative, analytical, attention to detail, critical thinking and problem solving skills.
• Project management skills specifically around risk frameworks and governance.
• Ability to translate complex risk, control and governance requirements into practical and scalable business solutions
• Ability to work well with others, communicate complex matters coherently and challenge robustly in a positive manner that drives improvement.

 

Role Band & Level:

• Manager, 7

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Not The Perfect Fit?

Concerned that you may not meet the criteria precisely? At TP ICAP, we wholeheartedly believe in fostering inclusivity and cultivating a work environment where everyone can flourish, regardless of your personal or professional background. If you are enthusiastic about this role but find that your experience doesn't align perfectly with every aspect of the job description, we strongly encourage you to apply. You may be the ideal candidate for this position or another opportunity within our organisation. Our dedicated Talent Acquisition team is here to assist you in recognising how your unique skills and abilities can be a valuable contribution. Don't hesitate to take the leap and explore the possibilities. Your potential is what truly matters to us.

Company Statement

We know that the best innovation happens when diverse people with different perspectives and skills work together in an inclusive atmosphere. That's why we're building a culture where everyone plays a part in making people feel welcome, ready and willing to contribute. TP ICAP Accord - our Employee Network - is a central to this. As well as representing specific groups, TP ICAP Accord helps increase awareness, collaboration, shares best practice, and holds our firm to account for driving continuous cultural improvement. 

Location

UK - 135 Bishopsgate - London