About the PRI

The PRI is the world’s leading proponent of responsible investment. It works to understand the investment implications of environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors and to support its international network of investor signatories in incorporating these factors into their investment and ownership decisions.

The PRI’s three distinct capabilities relate to the core elements of the PRI’s approach to achieving a sustainable financial system.

• Translate RI (Responsible Investment) thought leadership into insights and practical support that is tailored to what signatories need to progress their RI practice

• Convene our vast network to create opportunities for collaborative action

• Harness our global scale to influence policymakers and regulators to effect system change

Job Description

The Risk, Compliance, and Internal Controls Manager is responsible for the development and management of an organisational risk and controls framework for the PRI, as well as the coordination / oversight of compliance. The role will be key to building the PRI’s risk awareness, management and risk culture. The role is within the Governance, Risk and Compliance team, a small and developing team, with governance, legal, risk and compliance expertise that works across the organisation.

Core Responsibilities:

• Support the Director of Governance, Risk and Compliance to deliver a risk and controls framework that is appropriate for the nature and profile of the PRI.

• Provide regular reporting to the Director of Governance, Risk and Compliance and Executive team as required.

• Lead the development and ongoing management of the organisational risk and controls framework, including possible risk management systems.

• Provide expertise to support the organisation’s risk identification and assessment processes.

• Responsible for risk reporting, timely and high-quality progress reports, risk and compliance reports, and management of escalations as appropriate.

• Lead on delivery or monitoring of risk actions and risk management plans.

• Lead on the mapping of existing controls, identifying gaps, monitoring of controls across the organisation, including contributing to their improvement over time.

• Provide expert support on internal control / mitigation design for new projects or processes.

• Support the development of an appropriate risk culture.

• Lead on risk and controls training where required.

• Lead on the coordination / oversight and reporting of compliance with regulations and rules either imposed externally or set by the PRI’s own policies and procedures.

• Lead on whistleblowing service provision.

• Assisting and liaising with external auditors where appropriate.

Person Specification

• Demonstrable experience with regards to risk, compliance and controls. Certification in risk management or a related field(s) desirable but not mandatory.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Strong analytical skills.

• Proven ability to have a highly strategic focus while dealing competently with operational matters.

• Experience of delivering significant change management programmes and delivering results to high standards.

• Very good programme management skills, with experience in delivering complex projects successfully, including directing others that may not be your direct reports.

• A collaborative and consultative approach to working with others and committed to fostering an inclusive environment. 

• Demonstrates a commitment to developing others and a growth mindset, actively pursuing continuous profession and personal development.

• Experience with an international NGO type organisation desirable but not mandatory.

• Language skills, other than English, are desirable.

We particularly welcome candidates from under-represented groups, including Black, Asian, and other People of Colour, those with visible or non-visible disabilities, LGBTQ+ candidates and those who are neurodivergent.

The PRI is committed to offering flexibility to our employees, both formal (e.g. part-time work) and informal (e.g. a shift in hours to accommodate caring responsibilities). Please talk to us about how we could make this role flexible for you.

N.B. We reserve the right to close a vacancy before the closing date in the event of an overwhelming response or a change in business priorities.