Risk and Control Subject Matter Expert - Commercial Risk

We are looking for an experienced 1LOD Risk and Control SME with expertise in Commercial Risk to join our UK&I Central Control Function.

Why this role is important to us

Reporting to the Head of Risk & Control SMEs, you'll play a critical part in shaping a strong risk culture. You'll help identify and managing complex risks across our commercial, sales, and marketing operations—ensuring we stay compliant, and customer-focused as the needs of our customers evolve.

Work that matters – What you'll do

• Partner with business units to assess and manage operational and commercial risks.
• Lead risk assessments, root cause analysis, and regulatory impact reviews.
• Support FCA/ICO notifications and ensure compliance with GDPR, FCA Conduct Rules, and other relevant regulations.
• Provide specialist insight into B2B sales, marketing, and client relationship risks.
• Drive consistency in control design and embedding best practices across the business.

Experian is a global data and technology company, powering opportunities for people and businesses around the world. We help to redefine lending practices, uncover and prevent fraud, simplify healthcare, create marketing solutions, and gain deeper insights into the automotive market, all using our unique combination of data, analytics and software. We also assist millions of people to realize their financial goals and help them save time and money.

We operate across a range of markets, from financial services to healthcare, automotive, agribusiness, insurance, and many more industry segments.

We invest in people and new advanced technologies to unlock the power of data. As a FTSE 100 Index company listed on the London Stock Exchange (EXPN), we have a team of 22,500 people across 32 countries. Our corporate headquarters are in Dublin, Ireland. Learn more at experianplc.com.

• Experience with risk management principles and practices and ability to interpret requirements into business processes.·
• Experience undertaking all elements of the enterprise risk framework / RCSA processes - Risk, Controls, Exposures, Issues & Loss Events;
• Deep knowledge of enterprise risk frameworks (e.g., COSO ERM, ISO 31000) and operational risk domains.
• Experience in proactively identifying, assessing, and mitigating enterprise-wide risks with a deep understanding of operational risks such as process failures, system outages, fraud, human errors, and third-party risks.
• Experience evaluating and managing risks in B2B contract negotiations, including legal, financial, and operational aspects.
• Managed risks related to client acquisition and retention reflecting on new and existing Business pipelines and mitigate risks that could harm the brand's reputation through marketing campaigns, customer messaging, and public perception.
• A collaborative mindset and the ability to partner with stakeholders across functions.

Benefits package includes:

• Hybrid working
• Great compensation package and discretionary bonus
• Core benefits include pension, bupa healthcare, sharesave scheme and more
• 25 days annual leave with 8 bank holidays and 3 volunteering days. You can purchase additional annual leave.

Our uniqueness is that we celebrate yours. Experian's culture and people are important differentiators. We take our people agenda very seriously and focus on what matters; DEI, work/life balance, development, authenticity, collaboration, wellness, reward & recognition, volunteering... the list goes on. Experian's people first approach is award-winning; World's Best Workplaces™ 2024 (Fortune Top 25), Great Place To Work™ in 24 countries, and Glassdoor Best Places to Work 2024 to name a few. Check out Experian Life on social or our Careers Site to understand why.

Experian is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. Innovation is an important part of Experian's DNA and practices, and our diverse workforce drives our success. Everyone can succeed at Experian and bring their whole self to work, irrespective of their gender, ethnicity, religion, colour, sexuality, physical ability or age. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know at the earliest opportunity.

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