About Us

We are Alpha – an award-winning financial services firm listed on the London Stock Exchange. Recognised by the Financial Times as one of the fastest growing companies in Europe, and have achieved this by placing people and culture at the heart of our business. With a high-quality client base, we pride ourselves on not only providing the best service but also the best career opportunities.

Now operating across multiple overseas jurisdictions, and servicing clients in over 40 countries, the opportunity for career growth and development is greater than ever before. We’re only just getting started too, so if you’re an ambitious individual who’s ready to make an impact, we’d like to hear from you.

The Opportunity

Alpha is an AIM-listed and soon to be FTSE-listed leading provider of FX risk management, accounts and payments solutions dedicated to global corporates and institutions.

We are seeking an Internal Controls Manager and are looking for a passionate and enthusiastic audit or risk management professional looking to move into an exciting and fast-paced business.

This is a newly created role to deliver internal assurance to senior management in the form of developing and managing a framework of internal controls and a programme of robust controls testing. The programme will not be limited in its scope but will focus on key areas of risk to the business, including regulatory compliance and financial crime, where this role will be critical in our ability to demonstrate the effectiveness of the control execution.

The role will report directly to the Head of Audit but will liaise closely with the Risk Managers and Chief Risk Officer in helping to manage risk effectively across the business as part of the wider risk management framework.

The role forms an exciting opportunity for the selected candidate, who will benefit from exposure to senior management and a culture of accountability throughout the business.

The role is based in London. Alpha also has offices in Canada, Malta, Australia, Amsterdam, Milan and Bristol, with further locations planned.

The candidate would ideally hold an accountancy qualification with a strong internal audit, risk and controls background gained in Financial Services or the Big 4.

Key Responsibilities

The core elements and key deliverables of the role will involve:

• Programme management of the internal control roadmap and registers
• Rigorously assessing processes and policies for deficiencies and suggesting new or alternative controls
• Working with first line management to deliver control enhancements
• Providing second line of defence assurance of business-wide controls and issuing reports of findings to management
• Owning the controls registers, including monitoring of identified remediation activity

Skills & Experience Required

• Experience in internal or external audit, internal controls, risk assessment/management, regulatory compliance or governance;
• Strong communication skills, technical knowledge, and the ability to communicate control deficiencies clearly, including being able to understand the root cause and significance of such deficiencies;
• Experience of managing internal and external stakeholders, including management level colleagues, and build strong and lasting relationships;
• Strong ability to organise and prioritise your own work and that of others to meet project requirements, and go above and beyond to help the business and the wider Risk and Audit function continuously improve;
• Proven track record of delivering high quality outputs, on time and meeting / exceeding expectations;
• Evidence of being an active listener, strong team player and willingness to develop new skills and capabilities;
• Strong PowerPoint, Excel and Word skills; and
• An understanding and interest in of the issues and challenges facing the economy and its impact on the financial services industry, alongside an awareness of the regulatory landscape is desirable but not essential.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary.
• Private healthcare from day one of employment for all Alpha staff and their families.
• Cycle-to-work scheme.
• Quarterly team celebrations and incentive trips abroad (e.g. ski trip to Val d’Isère March 2024).
• Equity opportunities for exceptional performers.
• Head office(s) based in Paddington, equipped with its own free gym, bar and golf simulator.

About Us

We are Alpha – an award-winning financial services firm listed on the London Stock Exchange. Recognised by the Financial Times as one of the fastest growing companies in Europe, and have achieved this by placing people and culture at the heart of our business. With a high-quality client base, we pride ourselves on not only providing the best service but also the best career opportunities.

Now operating across multiple overseas jurisdictions, and servicing clients in over 40 countries, the opportunity for career growth and development is greater than ever before. We’re only just getting started too, so if you’re an ambitious individual who’s ready to make an impact, we’d like to hear from you.

The Opportunity

Alpha is an AIM-listed and soon to be FTSE-listed leading provider of FX risk management, accounts and payments solutions dedicated to global corporates and institutions.

We are seeking an Internal Controls Manager and are looking for a passionate and enthusiastic audit or risk management professional looking to move into an exciting and fast-paced business.

This is a newly created role to deliver internal assurance to senior management in the form of developing and managing a framework of internal controls and a programme of robust controls testing. The programme will not be limited in its scope but will focus on key areas of risk to the business, including regulatory compliance and financial crime, where this role will be critical in our ability to demonstrate the effectiveness of the control execution.

The role will report directly to the Head of Audit but will liaise closely with the Risk Managers and Chief Risk Officer in helping to manage risk effectively across the business as part of the wider risk management framework.

The role forms an exciting opportunity for the selected candidate, who will benefit from exposure to senior management and a culture of accountability throughout the business.

The role is based in London. Alpha also has offices in Canada, Malta, Australia, Amsterdam, Milan and Bristol, with further locations planned.

The candidate would ideally hold an accountancy qualification with a strong internal audit, risk and controls background gained in Financial Services or the Big 4.

Key Responsibilities

The core elements and key deliverables of the role will involve:

• Programme management of the internal control roadmap and registers
• Rigorously assessing processes and policies for deficiencies and suggesting new or alternative controls
• Working with first line management to deliver control enhancements
• Providing second line of defence assurance of business-wide controls and issuing reports of findings to management
• Owning the controls registers, including monitoring of identified remediation activity

Skills & Experience Required

• Experience in internal or external audit, internal controls, risk assessment/management, regulatory compliance or governance;
• Strong communication skills, technical knowledge, and the ability to communicate control deficiencies clearly, including being able to understand the root cause and significance of such deficiencies;
• Experience of managing internal and external stakeholders, including management level colleagues, and build strong and lasting relationships;
• Strong ability to organise and prioritise your own work and that of others to meet project requirements, and go above and beyond to help the business and the wider Risk and Audit function continuously improve;
• Proven track record of delivering high quality outputs, on time and meeting / exceeding expectations;
• Evidence of being an active listener, strong team player and willingness to develop new skills and capabilities;
• Strong PowerPoint, Excel and Word skills; and
• An understanding and interest in of the issues and challenges facing the economy and its impact on the financial services industry, alongside an awareness of the regulatory landscape is desirable but not essential.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary.
• Private healthcare from day one of employment for all Alpha staff and their families.
• Cycle-to-work scheme.
• Quarterly team celebrations and incentive trips abroad (e.g. ski trip to Val d’Isère March 2024).
• Equity opportunities for exceptional performers.
• Head office(s) based in Paddington, equipped with its own free gym, bar and golf simulator.