Risk Assurance and Fraud Manager
- Department for International Trade
- Sep 22, 2022
Full time
Banking
Job Description
Contents
Location
Darlington, London
About the job
Summary
The Risk Assurance and Fraud team lead on the production and embedding of DITs Risk, Assurance and (Counter) Fraud Policies, processes and reporting frameworks. The team provides advice and support to business areas on compliance and best practice and are key in embedding processes and developing a strong control culture in DIT.
As Risk Manager, you will own the directorate risk reporting process across the department, work with and coordinate the risk leads network, and support the ongoing development of the Risk Management Function throughout DIT. The Risk Manager will support a range of work, including the regular reporting frameworks, and development of plans to embed good practice, alongside governance activities undertaken by the team. While the primary focus of the role will be on risk, the Risk Manager will also contribute to the Counter Fraud and Assurance activities, and will play an active role in developing frameworks and build expertise in the areas across DIT.
The Risk Manager will report to the Risk Lead and will be responsible for supporting the delivery of the routine risk reporting to our committee structure, and will providing advice and support to relevant stakeholders, and ensuring that strict quality standards are applied across all workstreams.
Job description
The role will be based in either Darlington or London . You will be asked to express a location preference during the application process.
Please be aware that this role can only be worked from within the UK and not overseas.
Informal hybrid working arrangements will be available as agreed with the vacancy manager and in line with the requirements of the role.
Most DIT employees will be working a hybrid pattern, spending 2-3 days a week (pro rata) inanoffice, on average. If your office location is London, you will be eligible to receive London weighting.
Appointments will be made to candidates in merit order based on location preferences.
Support in applying for our vacancies is available by joining a virtual Candidate Support Session . These sessions include helpful tips and advice on the recruitment process, from application to interview.
Responsibilities
Essential Criteria
Behaviours
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
Benefits
Things you need to know
Security
Successful candidates must pass a disclosure and barring security check.
Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check .
See our vetting charter .
People working with government assets must complete basic personnel security standard checks.
Selection process details
This vacancy is using Success Profiles , and will assess your Behaviours and Experience.
We are closely monitoring the situation regarding the coronavirus, and will be following central Government advice as it is issued. There is therefore a risk that recruitment to this post may be subject to change at short notice. In addition, where appropriate, you may be invited to attend a video interview.
Please continue to follow the application process as normal and ensure that you check your emails regularly as all updates from us will be sent to you this way.
Sift will take place week commencing 03/10/2022.
Interviews will take place week commencing 10/10/2022.
As part of the application process you will be asked to complete a CV and personal statement.
Please align your CV with previous skills and experience. Maximum of 2 A4 pages.
When writing your personal statement you should use this as an opportunity to align your experience and skills to highlight how you best meet the requirements of the position. Maximum word count of 500.
In the event that there is a high volume of applications, a short sift will be conducted based on: CV Only
If successful and transferring from another Government Department a criminal record check may be carried out.
In order to process applications without delay, we will be sending a Criminal Record Check to Disclosure and Barring Service on your behalf. However, we recognise in exceptional circumstances some candidates will want to send their completed forms direct. If you will be doing this, please advise Government Recruitment Service of your intention by emailing stating the job reference number in the subject heading.
New entrants are expected to join on the minimum of the pay band.
Applicants who are successful at interview will be, as part of pre-employment screening, subject to a check on the Internal Fraud Database (IFD). This check will provide information about employees who have been dismissed for fraud or dishonesty offences. This check also applies to employees who resign or otherwise leave before being dismissed for fraud or dishonesty had their employment continued. Any applicants details held on the IFD will be refused employment.
A candidate is not eligible to apply for a role within the Civil Service if the application is made within a 5 year period following a dismissal for carrying out internal fraud against government.
Please note the successful candidate will be expected to remain in post for a minimum of 18 months before being released for another role.
The Department for International Trade embraces and values diversity in all forms. We welcome and pride ourselves on the positive impact diversity has on the work we do, and we promote equality of opportunity throughout the organisation.
Please note harmonised terms and conditions are attached. Please take time to read the document to determine how these may affect you.
Further Information
A reserve list may be held for a period of 12 months from which further appointments can be made.
Any move to the Department for International Trade from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility at here
Reasonable Adjustment
If a person with disabilities is put at a substantial disadvantage compared to a non-disabled person, we have a duty to make reasonable changes to our processes.
If you need a change to be made so that you can make your application, you should:
..... click apply for full job details
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Location
Darlington, London
About the job
Summary
The Risk Assurance and Fraud team lead on the production and embedding of DITs Risk, Assurance and (Counter) Fraud Policies, processes and reporting frameworks. The team provides advice and support to business areas on compliance and best practice and are key in embedding processes and developing a strong control culture in DIT.
As Risk Manager, you will own the directorate risk reporting process across the department, work with and coordinate the risk leads network, and support the ongoing development of the Risk Management Function throughout DIT. The Risk Manager will support a range of work, including the regular reporting frameworks, and development of plans to embed good practice, alongside governance activities undertaken by the team. While the primary focus of the role will be on risk, the Risk Manager will also contribute to the Counter Fraud and Assurance activities, and will play an active role in developing frameworks and build expertise in the areas across DIT.
The Risk Manager will report to the Risk Lead and will be responsible for supporting the delivery of the routine risk reporting to our committee structure, and will providing advice and support to relevant stakeholders, and ensuring that strict quality standards are applied across all workstreams.
Job description
- The Risk Manager will take responsibility for the monthly strategic risk reporting to the DIT committee structure and, conduct quarterly assessment, analysis and assurance of Directorate risk returns within DIT. This analysis will provide informed and insightful narrative for board briefs, reports as well as form the baseline for evidence-based challenge and support to Directors.
- With the team, provide risk input into corporate requests such as the quarterly Outcome Delivery Plan Performance and Risk.
- Plan and, with the wider team, lead on Directorate risk feedback sessions to provide a challenge function to develop and improve risk practise across DIT, and to provide SME input to the Assurance statement process.
- Assist in the development of plans to further develop risk management, assurance and fraud across DIT, including planned risk lead training and development pathways and a risk and assurance reporting system.
- Scan and understand industry best practice, exploring opportunities to further build risk, assurance and fraud maturity within DIT.
The role will be based in either Darlington or London . You will be asked to express a location preference during the application process.
Please be aware that this role can only be worked from within the UK and not overseas.
Informal hybrid working arrangements will be available as agreed with the vacancy manager and in line with the requirements of the role.
Most DIT employees will be working a hybrid pattern, spending 2-3 days a week (pro rata) inanoffice, on average. If your office location is London, you will be eligible to receive London weighting.
Appointments will be made to candidates in merit order based on location preferences.
Support in applying for our vacancies is available by joining a virtual Candidate Support Session . These sessions include helpful tips and advice on the recruitment process, from application to interview.
Responsibilities
Essential Criteria
- Strong analytical thinking skills
- A background and experience in either risk management, project management, governance or assurance is preferred for this role, along with a track record of engagement with a wide variety of senior stakeholders.
- Project Management (e.g. APM, PRINCE2) and / or Risk Management (e.g. MoR) qualification/ or Fraud/ Audit qualification and/ or Accountancy qualification.
- Development and implementation of organisational risk and assurance frameworks, policies, and procedures, or leading on risk across a Portfolio of projects/programmes.
- Able to work collaboratively, influence and manage change across the DIT Business Groups and portfolio to support the delivery of high quality, embedded practices, and processes.
- Proficient facilitator of multidisciplinary groups with excellent problem-solving skills. Able to effectively options appraise and identify the most appropriate route forward.
- Excellent drafting, communication and MS Excel skills. Effective presentation skills with the ability to communicate complex information to those from outside the team.
- Able to use a range of IT equipment and software to analyse information and produce intelligent and engaging reports.
Behaviours
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
- Seeing the Big Picture
- Communicating and Influencing
- Delivering at Pace
- Changing and Improving
Benefits
- Learning and development tailored to your role
- An environment with flexible working options
- A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
- A Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 27%
Things you need to know
Security
Successful candidates must pass a disclosure and barring security check.
Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check .
See our vetting charter .
People working with government assets must complete basic personnel security standard checks.
Selection process details
This vacancy is using Success Profiles , and will assess your Behaviours and Experience.
We are closely monitoring the situation regarding the coronavirus, and will be following central Government advice as it is issued. There is therefore a risk that recruitment to this post may be subject to change at short notice. In addition, where appropriate, you may be invited to attend a video interview.
Please continue to follow the application process as normal and ensure that you check your emails regularly as all updates from us will be sent to you this way.
Sift will take place week commencing 03/10/2022.
Interviews will take place week commencing 10/10/2022.
As part of the application process you will be asked to complete a CV and personal statement.
Please align your CV with previous skills and experience. Maximum of 2 A4 pages.
When writing your personal statement you should use this as an opportunity to align your experience and skills to highlight how you best meet the requirements of the position. Maximum word count of 500.
In the event that there is a high volume of applications, a short sift will be conducted based on: CV Only
If successful and transferring from another Government Department a criminal record check may be carried out.
In order to process applications without delay, we will be sending a Criminal Record Check to Disclosure and Barring Service on your behalf. However, we recognise in exceptional circumstances some candidates will want to send their completed forms direct. If you will be doing this, please advise Government Recruitment Service of your intention by emailing stating the job reference number in the subject heading.
New entrants are expected to join on the minimum of the pay band.
Applicants who are successful at interview will be, as part of pre-employment screening, subject to a check on the Internal Fraud Database (IFD). This check will provide information about employees who have been dismissed for fraud or dishonesty offences. This check also applies to employees who resign or otherwise leave before being dismissed for fraud or dishonesty had their employment continued. Any applicants details held on the IFD will be refused employment.
A candidate is not eligible to apply for a role within the Civil Service if the application is made within a 5 year period following a dismissal for carrying out internal fraud against government.
Please note the successful candidate will be expected to remain in post for a minimum of 18 months before being released for another role.
The Department for International Trade embraces and values diversity in all forms. We welcome and pride ourselves on the positive impact diversity has on the work we do, and we promote equality of opportunity throughout the organisation.
Please note harmonised terms and conditions are attached. Please take time to read the document to determine how these may affect you.
Further Information
A reserve list may be held for a period of 12 months from which further appointments can be made.
Any move to the Department for International Trade from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility at here
Reasonable Adjustment
If a person with disabilities is put at a substantial disadvantage compared to a non-disabled person, we have a duty to make reasonable changes to our processes.
If you need a change to be made so that you can make your application, you should:
..... click apply for full job details
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