Head of Internal Controls

<div class="content-intro"><p>Ebury helps ambitious businesses unlock global growth, and we take the same approach with our people. We encourage innovation and movement, collaboration and problem-solving, and foster an environment where everyone can feel they belong, are valued, supported and empowered to succeed.</p> <p>If you’re a collaborator who wants to help transform how businesses operate globally, get in touch - we’d love to discuss how Ebury can accelerate your career so you can shape the future.</p></div><p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Head of Internal Controls</strong></span></p> <p><strong>Ebury Madrid Office - Hybrid: 4 days in the office, 1 day working from home per week</strong></p> <p>The primary goal of a Head of Internal Controls is to strengthen Ebury's governance and internal control current environment by safeguarding assets, minimizing operational risks, and ensuring adherence to all applicable laws, regulations, and ethical standards. This position will enhance our Risk Management Framework incorporating data analytics processes and AI tools.</p> <p><strong>Requirements</strong></p> <p>We are seeking a candidate with:</p> <ul> <li>Ability to interpret complex concepts, analyze audit data, identify root causes, and develop effective solutions.</li> <li>Proven experience in identifying and auditing operational risks and controls within a wide range of business processes in the finance industry.</li> <li>A strong grasp of internal control frameworks, with specific knowledge of COSO.</li> <li>A solid understanding of governance, risk management, 3 lines of defense and control principles at both an operational and organizational level.</li> <li>Relevant team management experience.</li> <li>Exceptional analytical and project management skills, including AI process development.</li> <li>Excellent communication skills, both verbally and in writing, to stakeholders across multiple disciplines,</li> <li>Experience in facilitating high-level risk meetings with senior leadership including Board members.</li> <li>Skilled at balancing and prioritizing multiple competing demands</li> </ul> <p><strong>Responsibilities include</strong></p> <ul> <li>Plan, coordinate, execute, and monitor all phases of the internal control framework across the business.</li> <li>Manage and perform second-line-of-defense assessments, including the design and operational effectiveness testing of controls.</li> <li>Maintain and review the second-line-of-defense review calendar, ensuring timely completion of reviews and communication of reports.</li> <li>Lead the planning and scoping of se