Controls Architect Manager - Workplace Pensions

Are you ready to shape the future of risk and control in one of the most dynamic areas of Lloyds Banking Group? The Insurance, Pensions & Investments (IP&I) Chief Controls Office (CCO) is not just a function, it's a strategic engine driving control transformation and excellence across IP&I. At the heart of the IP&I CCO is a mission to reset risk and elevate control standards. From tackling legacy challenges to leading control environment transformation and control automation, the team is making tangible improvements that unlock our potential to protect customers now, and in their futures. You will lead the execution of risk and control initiatives across IP&I. You will be responsible for embedding robust control frameworks, driving control improvement, simplification and automation, ensuring compliance with the Enterprise Risk Management Framework (ERMF). This role demands strong leadership, cross-functional coordination, and the ability to influence senior stakeholders. You'll be responsible for:

• Driving control improvements through simplification and automation.
• Championing ERMF compliance across the business units.
• Coordinating risk and control assessments in partnership with Risk Owners (ROs) and Control Owners (COs).
• Leading root cause analysis of operational risk events and ensure timely control remediation.
• Providing assurance over supplier policy adherence and manage outsourcing notification processes.
• Acting as a key point of contact for internal and external stakeholders on control matters.
  
  Experience in risk management and controls at managerial level.
• Strong understanding of ERMF and operational risk frameworks.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Strong understanding of Pensions and Retirements products.
• Experience in process automation and control design.
• Pension and Investments Platform knowledge and experience desired