Risk & Control Manager (Innovation & Control Automation)

TL;DR

Risk & Control Manager (Power Platform/AI): Leading the identification and scaling of innovative automation solutions across FCCO with an accent on Power Platform and GenAI integration. Focus on re-engineering manual processes, designing automated workflows, and improving data-driven insights.

Location: Bristol, UK. Hybrid: must spend at least two days per week (40% of time) at the office

Salary: £67,023 - £74,470

Company

A pioneering UK banking group transforming financial services into a force for good.

What you will do

• Drive the FCCO innovation strategy and pipeline by identifying and prioritizing automation opportunities.
• Design and deliver automation solutions utilizing PowerApps and Power Automate.
• Identify and apply AI/GenAI use cases within safe and controlled governance frameworks.
• Build dashboards and self-serve reporting to enhance data access and operational insight.
• Re-engineer fragmented manual processes to improve overall efficiency and reduce effort.
• Build internal capability across FCCO through targeted training and knowledge sharing.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in innovation, automation, or process improvement roles.
• 2+ years of experience developing solutions using Power Platform (PowerApps/Power Automate).
• 12+ months of experience developing awareness and applying AI/GenAI tools.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a curious mindset.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Must be based in or able to work hybrid in Bristol, UK.

Nice to have

• Understanding of risk and control environments.
• Knowledge of Lean or continuous improvement techniques.
• Experience driving cultural change or capability uplift within an organization.

Culture & Benefits

• Generous pension contribution of up to 15%.
• Annual performance-related bonus and share schemes including free shares.
• 30 days’ holiday plus bank holidays.
• Adaptable benefits package, including discounted shopping.
• Strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, with dedicated health and support packages.
• Comprehensive wellbeing initiatives and generous parental leave policies.