Risk & Control Specialist

Due to an internal promotion we have a 12 month FTC available for a Risk and Controls Specialist to join MotoNovo Finance; were not looking for someone who simply follows the process. Were looking for someone who asks why.

Someone whos naturally curious. Someone who digs deeper spots what others miss and isnt afraid to challenge when something doesnt feel right. Someone who genuinely cares about protecting customers supporting the business and making things better.

If youre the type of person who cant let a problem go unexplored enjoys asking difficult questions and takes pride in helping a business operate safely and effectively wed love to hear from you.

What will your day look like

As a Risk & Control Specialist youll be a trusted partner to the business helping us identify assess and manage non-financial risks while strengthening the control environment across MotoNovo Finance.

Youll work closely with colleagues across the first and second lines of defence senior leaders and subject matter experts providing constructive challenge practical guidance and independent thinking.

One day you might be investigating a risk event identifying root causes and ensuring robust actions are in place the next youll be facilitating risk workshops presenting insights at governance forums or challenging stakeholders on how risks and issues are being managed.

This is a role for someone who enjoys getting under the skin of issues connecting the dots and influencing positive outcomes.

What makes someone successful in this role

Youll thrive here if you:

• Have a restless curiosity and naturally ask great questions
• Enjoy investigating issues and getting to the root cause
• Are comfortable challenging constructively even when its not the popular view
• Can confidently engage and influence senior stakeholders
• Use your own initiative and dont wait to be told what to do
• Care passionately about doing the right thing for customers and the business
• Enjoy bringing people together facilitating discussions and driving actions forward
• Are resilient pragmatic and comfortable navigating complex situations
• Have strong attention to detail but never lose sight of the bigger picture

What youll bring

Were looking for someone with:

• Experience within Risk Controls Compliance or a similar governance-focused role
• A strong Financial Services background (essential)
• Experience working with risk frameworks controls governance and regulatory requirements (Consumer Duty)
• Confidence presenting to senior leaders committees and risk forums
• Excellent stakeholder management skills across multiple business areas
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• The ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Motor Finance experience would be highly advantageous

What can you expect from us

• Hybrid working policy (2 days onsite in Cardiff and 3 days at home)
• Competitive salary and a great range of core benefits including; annual bonus 10% employer contribution pension private medical with BUPA and 38 days holiday (inc. bank holidays)
• A friendly and flexible culture the same as how we work with our customers
• A growing organisation that means theres lots of opportunities to progress
• A drive for continuous improvement which you will be empowered to get behind from day one

Still curious

Join us and well make the same promises to you as a colleague as we do to each of our customers. Were committed to building a working environment that values respect diversity and compassion. We welcome people regardless of age disability gender identity marital status race faith or belief sexual orientation socioeconomic background and whether youre pregnant or on family leave. Please note: we have a thorough screening and referencing process which includes financial and criminal record checks

Were one of the largest lenders in the UK used car finance market. Weve specialised in motor finance for over 40 years and are recognised as one of the best car finance providers in the industry.

Were part of the Aldermore Group which includes Aldermore Bank plc. Aldermore offers a range of personal and business finance and savings options.