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Risk and Internal Assurance Lead

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The Risk and Internal Assurance (R&IA) Lead role is a critical leadership position for guiding the LDA in managing risk and maintaining an effective internal control environment. The role requires a risk management and internal assurance subject matter expert with leadership experience to guide the Board, executive and senior leadership teams in their management of risk and decision making.

Job Responsibility:

  • Deputise for the CRO as required including at the Audit and Risk Committee (ARC)
  • Represent Governance, Risk and Compliance on the Senior Leadership Team
  • Maintain and improve R&IA policies and procedures
  • Maintain a high level of awareness amongst staff of R&IA topics including the provision of training as required
  • Develop and deliver key activities related to R&IA such as annual work plans, surveys and reporting amongst others
  • Ensure the Risk Management Working Group fulfils its terms of reference, is effective and chair the working group in the absence of the CRO
  • At every opportunity, work collaboratively to continually improve the LDA’s internal control environment
  • Support the drafting of the LDA Annual Report including the Statement on Internal Control, risk management sections and others as required
  • Maintain and implement the risk management framework including the effective implementation of the policy
  • Integrate risk management into the LDA’s culture by bringing the risk management framework and three lines of defence model to life
  • Support the Board, Senior and Executive Leadership Teams with risk appetite development
  • Work with stakeholders to support the completion of an annual strategic risk review
  • Oversee and maintain the LDA third party risk management framework
  • Oversee the development and maintenance of the LDA controls register including, as required, assessments of control effectiveness
  • Consult on the control environment impacts of key change programmes including those relating to organisational, technology and delegation of authority changes
  • Support colleagues prepare for audits as required
  • Oversee contract management of the LDA’s outsourced IA function
  • Support the delivery of the annual IA plan including tracking and reporting on costs versus budget
  • Report on the progress of IA action closure against agreed target dates
  • Oversee the execution of the bi-annual RM&IC attestation process and annual third-party risk and assurance assessment including documenting and correlating attester feedback
  • Support the Chief Executive and Risk Officers in the drafting of their RM&IC attestation reports

Requirements:

  • Third level degree and/or professional qualification in a relevant discipline
  • Minimum of 10 years’ experience in a similar role or in practice
  • In-depth knowledge of recognised enterprise risk management standards/methods (e.g. COSO II, ISO 31000) is essential
  • Strong knowledge of public sector and international auditing standards (e.g. Global Internal Audit Standards)
  • Excellent attention to detail, high standards and good financial acumen are essential

Nice to have:

  • Experience of applying artificial intelligence technologies to improve control environments is desirable
  • Experience of public sector risk and compliance obligations is desirable
  • Familiarity with the Code of Practice for the Governance of State Bodies 2016 and associated guidance is desired

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
February 17, 2026

Expiration:
March 06, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
Hybrid work
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