Copy of Risk & Control Subject Matter Expert – People & Process Risk Specialist

Experian is a global data and technology company, powering opportunities for people and businesses around the world. We help to redefine lending practices, uncover and prevent fraud, simplify healthcare, create marketing solutions, and gain deeper insights into the automotive market, all using our unique combination of data, analytics and software. We also assist millions of people to realize their financial goals and help them save time and money.

We operate across a range of markets, from financial services to healthcare, automotive, agribusiness, insurance, and many more industry segments.

We invest in people and new advanced technologies to unlock the power of data. As a FTSE 100 Index company listed on the London Stock Exchange (EXPN), we have a team of 22,500 people across 32 countries. Our corporate headquarters are in Dublin, Ireland. Learn more at experianplc.com.

Why this role is important to us

As a Junior Risk & Control Subject Matter Expert with a People & Process Risk Specialism, you will be part of a core group providing specialised knowledge to solve risk and control issues across the business. Your role will facilitate risk-based decision-making and ensure consistency in the control environment, applying best practices and shared controls.

This is a hybrid role reporting into Head of Risk & Control SMEs

Work that matters - What you'll be doing

General Risk Expertise – 70%

• Risk Identification & Management: Support business partners in identifying and documenting risks, and help conduct periodic risk assessments.
• Regulatory Compliance: Support compliance with internal policies and external regulations, supporting FCA/ICO notifications and policy gap analyses.
• Customer Outcomes: Help review business processes to ensure customer outcomes remain a priority.
• Exposure Management: Support in recording and responding to risk-related loss events, conducting root cause analysis, and coordinating response plans.
• Collaboration & Stakeholder Management: Work with Risk & Control Business Partners, 2LoD teams, and BU Control Specialists to maintain awareness of risk and control activities.
• Risk-Based Decision Making: Help gather and analyse data to support risk-based decisions and ensure centralised control strategies are deployed.
• Problem Solving & Analytical Skills: Help analyse risk data to identify trends and document control weaknesses with recommendations for improvements to enhance operational resilience.

People & Process Risk Specialism – 30%

• People & Process Risk Management: Support oversight of risks related to human error, workforce capability, succession planning, and operational processes. Help with risk assessments related to process inefficiencies, people risks, and organisational change.
• Compliance & Regulatory Alignment: Help assess and implement controls aligned with frameworks such as SMCR, employment law, and health & safety regulations. Support compliance with FCA conduct rules and operational resilience requirements.
• Incident Monitoring & Response: Track operational incidents, including process failures and workforce-related risks, and help coordinate responses. Support engagement with HR, operations teams, compliance teams, and legal departments.

What you'll need to bring to the role & Experian

• Risk Management Frameworks & Methodologies: Understanding of risk management principles and practices, and experience conducting risk assessments and developing mitigation strategies.
• Regulatory & Internal Policy Compliance: Familiarity with key regulations affecting risk management.
• Communication & Collaboration: Ability to work with other teams and articulate risk-related matters.
• People & Process Risk Specialism Skills: Understanding of key risks related to human capital, capability gaps, and succession planning. Familiarity with employment law, SMCR, and FCA conduct rules.

More about you

• Interest in developing new skills in the risk management field.
• Understanding of the organisation's core business activities, products, and services.
• Familiarity with people and process risk management and compliance obligations.

Benefits package includes:

• Flexible work environment, working hybrid or in the office if you prefer.
• Great compensation package and discretionary bonus plan
• Core benefits include pension, bupa healthcare, sharesave scheme and more
• 25 days annual leave with 8 bank holidays and 3 volunteering days. You can purchase additional annual leave.

Internal Grade EB9/E

Closing Date:18th April 2025

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