The Senior Controls Analyst will be responsible for the design, execution, and reporting of second line controls testing activities across the Operational Risk Taxonomy, ensuring the effectiveness of controls designed to mitigate operational risks. This role will provide critical insights into control performance and support continuous improvement of the control environment.
The minimum requirements we seek:
1. Minimum of 5 years’ demonstrable experience working in a UK Bank in a second line operational risk role with a strong focus on controls testing.
2. Proven exposure to conducting controls testing across various operational risk types.
3. Demonstrated experience in designing and executing controls testing within an FCA or PRA regulatory environment.
4. Significant experience with controls testing methodologies, including the development of test scripts, sampling techniques, and reporting on control effectiveness.
5. Strong experience presenting at Executive level committees, including Executive Committee and Board.
6. Practical experience in implementing automated controls processes, minimising the need for manual human intervention.
7. Experience of developing and providing training or guidance on controls and controls testing to the First Line of Defence, at all levels.
8. Hands on experience with risk management systems, for documenting, tracking, and reporting controls testing outcomes.
Our preferred requirements:
9. Resilient and adaptable, able to manage multiple testing engagements, handle high-pressure situations, and provide accurate controls insights within short timescales.
10. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a meticulous attention to detail in reviewing control evidence and identifying control weaknesses.
11. Strong communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal, capable of articulating complex controls testing findings and recommendations clearly to Senior Management and Non-Exec Director Level.
Additional Information:
The Company is committed to diversity and equality of opportunity for all and is opposed to any form of less favourable treatment or harassment on the grounds of race, religion or belief, sex, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or disability
This position is based in Dunton, and it is expected the successful candidate will be able to attend the Dunton office for typically 4 days a week and remain flexible on the days they are required to attend the office according to business requirements.
As part of our pre-employment checks process, successful candidates will be required to undergo a criminal record check. This will be conducted in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and applied only to unspent convictions.
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