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Manager, First line of Defense

LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group)
United States, New York, New York
28 Liberty St (Show on map)
Sep 09, 2025
Role Overview Are you passionate about managing risk and bringing people together to build better outcomes? We're looking for someone who thrives on collaboration, cares about doing things the right way, and wants to make a real impact on how we manage risk and controls across our business. At the heart of this role, and our team is a simple idea:we believe strong controls, and the provision of quality risk data will lead to stronger decisions. That's why we're building a team that doesn't just tick boxes-we ask questions, challenge assumptions, and help our colleagues feel confident in the systems they rely on every day. To be successful at the role proficiency in data visualization and governance tools is essential, including hands-on experience withPower BIandTableaufor creating insightful dashboards and reports that support control monitoring and decision-making. Familiarity withGovernance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) platform MetricStream(or similar) is preferred to manage control frameworks, track remediation activities, and ensure regulatory compliance across business units. Key Responsibilities Coordinate and leadcontrol assessments across business units, ensuring they're completed on time and with care. Test and validate business area controls regularly, identifying where things are working-and where they're not. Support teamsin fixing control issues, tracking progress, and making sure lessons are learned. Log and follow upon control failures or risk events, helping us stay accountable and transparent. Work closelywith Business Control Officers, central teams, and second-line colleagues to keep everyone aligned. Build and shareclear, useful reports and dashboards that help leaders understand risk and control performance. Contribute to trainingand guidance, helping others understand what good control looks like and why it matters. Respond to audits and regulatory requests What You Bring 2+ years in internal controls, audit, or risk governance. Solid understanding of control frameworks (COSO, COBIT). Strong analytical approach and stakeholder engagement skills. Join us and be part of a team that values innovation, quality, and continuous improvement. If you're ready to take your career to the next level and make a significant impact, we'd love to hear from you. LSEG is a leading global financial markets infrastructure and data provider. Our purpose is driving financial stability, empowering economies and enabling customers to create sustainable growth. Our purpose is the foundation on which our culture is built. Our values of Integrity, Partnership, Excellence and Change underpin our purpose and set the standard for everything we do, every day. They go to the heart of who we are and guide our decision making and everyday actions. Working with us means that you will be part of a dynamic organisation of 25,000 people across 65 countries. However, we will value your individuality and enable you to bring your true self to work so you can help enrich our diverse workforce. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. This means that we do not discriminate on the basis of anyone's race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. Conforming with applicable law, we can reasonably accommodate applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs. You will be part of a collaborative and creative culture where we encourage new ideas. We are committed to sustainability across our global business and we are proud to partner with our customers to help them meet their sustainability objectives. Our charity, the LSEG Foundation provides charitable grants to community groups that help people access economic opportunities and build a secure future with financial independence. Colleagues can get involved through fundraising and volunteering. LSEG offers a range of tailored benefits and support, including healthcare, retirement planning, paid volunteering days and wellbeing initiatives. Please take a moment to read this privacy notice carefully, as it describes what personal information London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) (we) may hold about you, what it's used for, and how it's obtained, your rights and how to contact us as a data subject. If you are submitting as a Recruitment Agency Partner, it is essential and your responsibility to ensure that candidates applying to LSEG are aware of this privacy notice.