We’re evoke plc, a global leader embracing change and progress. With a rich history, we’re focused on creating exceptional experiences for our customers and people. Here, you’ll have flexibility, trust, and the tools to thrive while protecting our customers. We invest in your growth and help you build a career that’s right for you—driving excellence, creativity, and fun.
We’re looking for an experienced Risk & Controls Manager to join our 2nd line Group Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) team. In this role, you’ll develop and maintain a strong internal IT controls framework to ensure financial reporting integrity, asset protection, and regulatory compliance. You’ll work across departments to identify IT risks, establish effective controls, and promote a culture of accountability and transparency.
What you'll be doing
- Design IT General Controls (manual, semi-automated, automated) for existing systems and transformation projects to mitigate risks affecting financial reporting accuracy.
- Act as the SME for IT General Controls, maintaining the Risk and Controls Matrix (RACM) and applying SOx, COSO, and ICFR best practices.
- Support control owners in developing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for IT controls.
- Develop documentation (e.g., IT process narratives) according to SOx best practices.
- Conduct periodic testing of IT controls to ensure compliance with the UK Corporate Governance Code.
- Evaluate IT control effectiveness, recommend enhancements, and support gap remediation and impact assessments.
- Prepare periodic reports for Executives and the Board on IT control results, risks, and deficiencies.
- Monitor Segregation of Duties (SOD) and Sensitive Access (SA) matrix, support SOD/SA design, and implement tools for monitoring
Who we are looking for
- Designing and implementing internal controls frameworks, with experience in risk, audit, or controls roles, ideally within consulting/audit or regulated industries
- Hands-on experience with ITGCs, ITACs (manual, semi-automated, automated), IPE financial reports testing, SOD/SA design, and transitioning to automated controls
- Understanding of IT control frameworks (e.g., SOx, NIST, ISO 2700x), risk management, and regulatory compliance, with expertise across multiple technologies (Cloud, SDLC, Cybersecurity, AI)
- Project management, interpersonal, and communication skills, with the ability to engage senior stakeholders, make actionable recommendations, and explain complex technical concepts clearly
- Desirable: Experience in Big 4 consultancy, SOx/UK Corporate Governance knowledge, gambling industry experience, and IT Risk Certification (e.g., CISSP)
What we offer
Our roles offer more than just a job, you’ll become part of the evoke family! We have created an environment where our people can thrive. Check out some of the fantastic benefits on offer:
- Family Support: Industry-leading parental time off and paternity leave and paid time off if you have caring responsibilities
- Perks and discounts: Discounts at a range of high-street retailers
- Financial: Competitive salary, pension, and bonus schemes
- Health & wellbeing: Tools and services to help support your well-being, including support with mental health and financial education. You will also have access to gym discounts and our cycle to work scheme
- Hybrid working: Our employees can work from home up to 80% of the time with 20% of office time built in to ensure we get some face-to-face collaborative team time - and the chance for a coffee and a catch-up!
- Healthcare: We prioritise your health and well-being, offering comprehensive healthcare benefits (or a cash alternative
- Pension package, income protection and life assurance: Safeguarding your financial future and offering peace of mind
More about evoke
We’re a business that embraces change and progress. The power behind big name brands William Hill, 888 and Mr Green, evoke is the new name for 888 Holdings. Marking a new sense of purpose, direction and ambition for the business, there couldn’t be a more exciting time to join us as we accelerate our journey to bring even greater delight to our customers with world-class betting and gaming experiences. That’s the future. That’s evoke.
At evoke, you’ll benefit from flexibility and a culture built on trust. We’ll give you the space to be yourself and the tools you need to protect our customers while they play. We’ll invest in your future to help you develop your unique strengths and build a career that’s right for you.
Apply
At evoke, we prioritize diversity, equity, and inclusion for the benefit of our company, employees, and communities. We foster a welcoming and safe workplace that values all forms of diversity and provides opportunities for growth.
Sound good? Then you belong at our place! The first step in the recruitment process is kickstarting your application, followed by an initial screening call and an interview stage.
Apply today to kickstart your application with the evoke Family!
Share