Head of People Risk, Oversight and Governance in London

Job description

Our purpose is to give everyone real confidence to put their money to work. With a heritage dating back more than 175 years, we have a long history of innovation in savings and investments, combining asset management and insurance expertise to offer a wide range of solutions.

Our two distinct operating segments, Asset Management and Life, work together to provide access to balanced, long-term investment and savings solutions.

Through telling it like it is, owning it now, and moving it forward together with care and integrity; we are creating an exceptional place to work for exceptional talent.

We will consider flexible working arrangements for any of our roles and also offer work place accommodations to ensure you have what you need to effectively deliver in your role.

Job Purpose

The Head of People Risk, Oversight and Governance is a senior leadership position responsible for ensuring that all people-related activities across the organization, including Financial Crime, are conducted in a legally and ethically sound manner, in line with regulatory requirements, company policy, and industry best practices. This role is vital for maintaining the company's integrity, managing operational and reputational risks associated with its workforce, and fostering a strong, positive risk and compliance culture.

Key Responsibilities

Risk management

• Risk framework: Own and develop a robust people-focused risk management framework that identifies, assesses, and mitigates strategic, operational, and non-financial people risks.
• Risk assessment and reporting: Lead regular risk and control self-assessments (RCSAs) related to HR functions. Maintain risk registers and provide timely management information to relevant risk committees.
• Regulatory developments: Conduct horizon scanning to proactively identify emerging regulatory changes (e.g., in financial regulation or employment law) and assess their potential impact on the people agenda.
• Act as the primary liaison with Risk and Compliance teams on all risk and compliance related activity
  
  

Regulatory oversight

• Regulatory oversight: Serve as the subject matter expert on HR compliance. Ensure appropriate governance is in place so that all HR policies and processes comply with relevant employment laws, financial regulations, and other statutory requirements.
• Policy management: Oversee the design, review, and implementation of all regulatory related people policies, such as conduct, whistleblowing, anti-money laundering (AML), and health and safety policies.
• Monitoring and reporting: Develop and manage a compliance monitoring program for people-related activities. Report compliance metrics, monitoring outputs, and policy updates to senior management and the Board.
  
  

Governance and controls

• Governance framework: Develop and embed a governance framework for the HR function. Document and maintain HR processes and controls across the employee lifecycle, from recruitment and onboarding to separation.
• Third-party risk management: Oversee the governance and risk assessment for all HR third-party suppliers, working with procurement and other relevant teams.
• Reporting: Ensure clear and comprehensive reporting to executive leadership and the Board on people governance, risk, and compliance matters.
• Internal audits: Act as the primary liaison with internal and external audit teams on people-related controls and findings.
  
  

Data privacy and security

• Data privacy: Serve as the custodian for all employee data, ensuring the function maintains appropriate controls and adherence to regulations like the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
• Data subject access requests: Manage and oversee the process for handling data subject access requests from employees and candidates.
  
  

Skills And Experience

• Leadership: Proven experience leading governance, risk, and compliance functions, preferably in a People function in financial or other regulated services environment.
• Regulatory expertise: Strong technical knowledge of financial services regulations, and HR compliance requirements in relevant jurisdictions.
• Risk mindset: Deep understanding of risk management principles, risk identification, and mitigation strategies.
• Communication: Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to influence and advise senior stakeholders and the Board.
• Attention to detail: A methodical, detail-oriented approach combined with the ability to manage a high volume of tasks and deadlines.
• Team management: Experience leading and developing a high-performing team.
  
  

Desirable Qualifications

• Professional qualifications relevant to risk and compliance, such as IRM or ICA qualifications.
• Experience in managing organizational change and embedding new ways of working.
  
  

What we offer:

At M&G, we’re committed to helping you thrive and supporting your wellbeing, both at work and beyond. Our benefits are designed to help you balance your professional and personal life, while planning confidently for your future. Our UK benefits include:

• As a savings and Investments firm we are proud to offer a valuable pension scheme of 18%, with 13% made up of Employer Contributions and 5% Employee Contributions. We also offer Share Save and our Share Incentive Plan, together with access to financial wellbeing and support services - to help give you real confidence to put your money to work.
• Enjoy 38 days annual leave including bank holidays, with the opportunity to purchase up to 5 extra days and additional flexibility through our Time Off When You Need It policy – to balance your work and personal commitments.
• Our market leading Inspiring Families policy includes comprehensive support and paid parental leave covering maternity, adoption, surrogacy, and paternity leave - as supporting families is a core aspect of our inclusive culture.
• Health & Protection cover including Private Healthcare, Critical Illness cover and Life Assurance for you, with family options - for peace of mind.
  
  

To explore more about life at M&G and our full benefits offering, visit

Life at M&G

We have a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture at M&G, underpinned by our policies and our employee-led networks who provide networking opportunities, advice and support for the diverse communities our colleagues represent. Regardless of gender, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, nationality, disability or long term condition, we are looking to attract, promote and retain exceptional people. We also welcome those who take part in military service and those returning from career breaks.

M&G is also proud to be a

Disability Confident Leader

, and we welcome applications from candidates with long-term health conditions, disabilities, or neuro-divergent conditions.

If you need assistance or an alternative means of applying for a role due to a disability or additional need, please let us know by contacting us at: careers@mandg.com

Extra information

Status

Closed

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

London

Type of Contract

Casual / Part Time Jobs

Profession type

Accountancy

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English