Assurance Manager - Risk & Compliance

TP ICAP Group; Belfast; On-site; GBP 50,000 - GBP 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global market infrastructure provider in Belfast is seeking an Assurance Manager. The role involves delivering independent risk and controls assurance, executing assurance testing, and providing expert advice to the business. Candidates should have experience in second-line assurance within financial services, strong analytical skills, and a relevant bachelor's degree. This full-time position emphasizes stakeholder engagement and the ability to produce high-quality reports, with a focus on compliance and risk management.

Qualifications

• Experience in internal audit or external audit within financial services.
• Understanding of financial risk management and compliance.
• Ability to produce high-quality audit/assurance reports.

Responsibilities

• Deliver assurance engagements aligned with the Enterprise Risk Management framework.
• Provide independent second-line perspective on risk profile.
• Conduct training to enhance risk and control awareness.

Skills

Experience in second-line assurance

Understanding of risk assessments

Strong problem-solving capabilities

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, finance, or related

Tools

Power BI

Data analytics

Job description

Assurance Manager - Risk & Compliance page is loaded## Assurance Manager - Risk & Compliancelocations: Belfasttime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R4826The 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**This role is primarily responsible for delivering Risk Management’s independent risk and controls assurance across TP ICAP. The position will involve executing assurance testing and conducting focused deep‑dive reviews into specific areas of risk. In addition, the role provides expert advice and commercially minded support to help the business identify, mitigate, and manage risk exposure. The individual will also produce high‑quality analysis and reporting for senior management and ensure adherence to the firm’s risk management framework.**Role Responsibilities**Assurance* Support the development and ongoing maintenance of the Assurance Risk & Compliance approach and methodology.* Contribute to the creation and execution of the annual Risk & Compliance assurance plan, ensuring coordination across TP ICAP’s three lines of defence and alignment with regulatory assurance requirements, including the FRC board declaration process.* Deliver the assurance plan in line with the Enterprise Risk Management framework by leading and performing assurance engagements (e.g., desk reviews, thematic reviews, investigations, and annual controls testing).* Ensure issues identified through assurance work are validated with business owners and support functions, and assist in the design of robust management action plans and remediation strategies.* Stay current with industry best practice in risk and compliance assurance — including emerging AI capabilities — and apply these insights appropriately.Monitoring and Reporting* Support the business in tracking its end‑to‑end risk profile by producing meaningful MI, analysis, and commentary, including: Status of significant issues and remediation / Identified risks and proposed mitigation plans / Risk‑related events, issues, and metrics to identify trends and inform future assurance planning / Summary of assurance activities completed* Participate in regular management forums, providing an independent second‑line perspective on the business’s risk profile.Training and Awareness* Coordinate and deliver training sessions to enhance risk and control awareness across first and second line functions.* Promote strong risk management and compliance practices through ongoing engagement and education.**Experience / Competencies**Essential* Experience in second‑line assurance, internal audit, or external audit within financial services (banking, financial markets, broking, asset management) or an external audit firm.* Experience performing assurance/audit work across one or more of the following: financial risk management, operational risk management, compliance, AML/KYC, trading desks and post‑trade workflow, or financial reporting.* Demonstrated understanding of risk assessments, controls testing, sampling methodologies, control gap identification, root‑cause analysis, drafting observations/issues, and producing high‑quality audit/assurance reports.* Understanding of or exposure to data analytics or artificial intelligence (AI) is advantageous.* Knowledge of the UK and/or US regulatory landscape (e.g., best execution, transaction reporting, Reg ATS, 6AMLD, market surveillance and abuse monitoring).* Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, finance, or a related discipline; professional certifications (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIA, CAMS, FRM) are a plus.* A self‑starter with strong problem‑solving capabilities and effective project management and prioritisation skills.* Proven stakeholder‑management skills with the ability to build relationships at all levels.Desired* Analytical skills with the ability to interpret, synthesise, and present complex data clearly and effectively.* Experience working within a global, matrixed organisation, balancing multiple stakeholders and priorities.* Familiarity with enterprise risk frameworks, risk appetite concepts, and emerging risk themes in financial markets.* Experience using data visualisation tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) to support assurance work and reporting.* Exposure to automated testing methods or continuous monitoring approaches.* Ability to challenge constructively and provide independent insight while maintaining strong working relationships.* Demonstrated ability to manage competing deadlines and deliver high‑quality output in a fast‑paced environment.* Professional curiosity, with the ability to identify themes, anticipate risks, and contribute to the enhancement of assurance methodologies.**Job Band & Level:*** Manager / 6#LI-ASO #LI-Hybrid**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 - City Quays - Belfast**Connecting clients, communities and colleagues for sustainable growth**TP ICAP connects people, platforms, ideas, and insight across the world’s financial, energy and commodities markets. As a global leader in market infrastructure and data-led solutions, we enhance market access, increase efficiencies, and unlock possibilities.**Work with us**Joining TP ICAP puts you at the heart of markets that matter.You’ll have the freedom to innovate and act on your initiative. We’ll train you and build your abilities in your specialist area, so that you can become an expert in your field. And all within a connected network that’s there to set you up for success.TP ICAP Group is a collection of premium brands each with a distinct, client-focused offering. Underpinning and connecting these client-facing brands is the financial security, operational strength and know-how we have as a Group.Connections are at the heart of what we do. We combine our people’s know-how with the latest technology to improve price discovery, trade execution and liquidity flow.Connections create strength. Through them, we help our clients to manage risk, realise investment strategies and expand the scope for growth.And connections act as a catalyst. Sparking richer solutions for our clients to break new ground, modernising markets for future performance, and creating dynamic careers for our people. Our capacity to connect builds trust, supports communities and gives us the power to anticipate and respond to change, whatever direction the world takes. It’s what makes TP ICAP a mainstay in the global markets, now and in the future.TP ICAP. We connect.