Head of Risk and Control

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The Head of Risk and Controls will provide centralized oversight and strategic coordination for risk management and control activities across the organization. This role is responsible for ensuring that all Local Business Units (LBUs) adhere to the Group’s risk management standards, processes, and policies. This includes overseeing end-to-end risk management activities, managing risk assessments, and embedding risk considerations into the business processes. The Head of Risk and Controls will play a critical role in enhancing the organization’s risk awareness, resilience, and ability to respond to emerging threats

Role and Responsibilities Central oversight and conducting of Risk Assessments

• Conducting comprehensive and independent risk assessments to identify and evaluate risks including cybersecurity threats, data breaches, system failures and data management (including AI) Risk Mitigation
• Developing and implementing risk mitigation strategies to address identified risks. This includes deploying security controls, conducting regular audits, and ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations Risk Governance
• Lead the evolution of the Group Technology Risk Committee Transformation Risk
• Assess and track mitigation for risks elevated by Prudential’s transformation agenda, minimizing systems disruption and degradation of risks outside of appetite. Policy and Compliance Management
• Unify and optimise the risk management processes across the Local Business Units (LBUs), ensuring alignment to the Group Risk Framework. Deputy to Global Head of Group Technology Risk Management
• Provide support and cover to the Global Head, deputizing during absence Qualifications
• 10-20 Years Experience in Lines of Defence Model
• Degree in subjects relevant to the role
• Ability to operate in a developing environment and establish new processes
• Relevant Qualifications in Operational Risk, applied to banking and/or insurance industry
• Knowledge of NIST CSF, ISO27001/2, Sarbanes Oxley, CoBiT, ITAM Mandatory skills
• Strategic thinker with the ability to see the “big picture” and proactively identify areas for improvement in DR and resilience.
• Strong leader and influencer who can drive centralized initiatives and secure buy-in from multiple stakeholders.
• Detail-oriented and organized, with the ability to manage complex DR drills, reporting processes, and multi-team coordination.
• Proactive and adaptable, with a commitment to fostering a resilient and disaster-ready organizational cultur
  
  
  

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