Job Title: Head of Internal ControlLocation: Paris, France
Role Summary:A leading international bank is seeking a Head of Internal Control to lead and enhance its internal permanent control framework across France. This role sits within Compliance and plays a key part in ensuring regulatory adherence, strengthening control environments, and supporting a strong culture of risk and compliance.
Core Responsibilities:Lead the design and enhancement of the internal control framework in line with regulatory and Group requirementsProvide regulatory guidance to business units and ensure policies and procedures remain up to dateOversee compliance monitoring, control testing, and risk-based reviewsIdentify control gaps and drive remediation actions following audits and internal reviewsAct as a key liaison with regulators and external auditors, supporting inspections and filingsSupport investigations into control failures or compliance breachesPartner with business and support functions to embed controls across new and existing activities
Candidate Requirements:10+ years of experience in internal control, compliance, audit, or risk within financial servicesStrong knowledge of French and European regulatory frameworksProven track record in building or enhancing control frameworks and monitoring programmesExperience managing regulatory interactions and auditsStrong stakeholder management and ability to influence senior business leadersFluency in French and EnglishHigh level of integrity, analytical thinking, and attention to detail