Strategic Risk & Assurance Partner: Governance & Security

smart.co; City of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial technology firm in London seeks a Risk & Assurance Business Partner to manage risk, compliance, and assurance activities. The role includes overseeing corporate insurance programmes and leading information security audits. Ideal candidates will have proven experience in risk management and strong analytical skills, with the capacity to communicate effectively with stakeholders and deliver actionable insights. This role offers comprehensive benefits, including an annual training budget and enhanced sick leave.

Benefits

25 days holiday per year

£500 annual training budget

Extensive private healthcare

Enhanced sick leave

Fully paid sabbatical after five years

50% discount at Arena Flowers

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a risk, assurance or compliance role.
• Experience managing corporate insurance programmes and renewals.
• Hands-on experience with information security audits such as ISO 27001 and SOC 2.
• Exposure to incident response management and collaboration with IT teams.
• Experience preparing papers and presentations for executive committees.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Risk & Assurance budget effectively.
• Serve as Secretary to the Group Risk and Governance Committee.
• Prepare clear papers and presentations for the Audit & Risk Committee.
• Oversee corporate insurance programmes and the annual renewal process.
• Coordinate ISO 27001 and SOC 2 audit activities and compliance.

Skills

Risk management frameworks

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Project management skills

Attention to detail

Tools

Vanta

Job description

A financial technology firm in London seeks a Risk & Assurance Business Partner to manage risk, compliance, and assurance activities. The role includes overseeing corporate insurance programmes and leading information security audits. Ideal candidates will have proven experience in risk management and strong analytical skills, with the capacity to communicate effectively with stakeholders and deliver actionable insights. This role offers comprehensive benefits, including an annual training budget and enhanced sick leave.