Business Risk & Controls Analyst in Birmingham

Overview

Job Title: Business Risk & Controls Analyst

Reports To: Business Risk & Controls Manager

Role Summary: To provide 1st line management of risk and governance activities across COO functions, ensuring risk controls, internal policies and compliance/regulatory obligations are adhered to and audit actions completed. This role requires strong stakeholder engagement, and the ability to influence senior leaders to embed best practices across the organization. Additionally, the position will support the management of global intragroup services, ensuring alignment with service level agreements, regulatory requirements and corporate standards.

Key Responsibilities

1. Operational Governance for COO Functions
   • Provide oversight and 1st line partnership for governance activities across COO functions (Change, Facilities, Data, Information Security, IT, Operational Resilience/Business Continuity, Procurement, Operations).
   • Design and execute an annual risk and controls assurance plan, including:
     • Reviewing closed audit actions and incident controls
     • Validating self-attested controls
     • Assessing key controls and requirements embedded in COO policies
   • Act as a trusted advisor to stakeholders, ensuring compliance with risk, audit, and regulatory obligations.
   • Maintain and communicate a comprehensive compliance register, mapping ownership and obligations across COO functions.
   • Deliver high-quality management information (MI) and insights to senior leadership and committees, highlighting performance, risks, and improvement opportunities.
   • Stay ahead of regulatory developments and ensure impacted functions adopt appropriate processes in collaboration with Compliance and Risk teams.
2. Global Intragroup Services Governance
   • Drive maturity initiatives for the intragroup services framework, ensuring operational efficiency and regulatory compliance.
   • Collaborate with Group Procurement function to review the Outsourcing Policy annually.
   • Maintain a centralized register of intragroup arrangements and ensure:
     • Governance structures and agreements are in place for oversight, performance reviews and escalation
     • Alignment with internal policies and regional regulatory requirements (CBI, PRA, FCA, MAS, CID, etc.)
   • Conduct quarterly and annual service reviews, collecting and analyzing performance KPIs, monitoring of remediation plans, audit findings, and risk incidents that relate to the services.
   • Prepare and present MI packs for committees and Boards, providing meaningful insights and recommendations.
3. General Responsibilities
   • Champion Beazley’s core values: Being Bold, Striving for Better, and Doing the Right Thing.
   • Ensure compliance with all internal policies, procedures, and delegated authorities.
   • Promote a culture of integrity, stakeholder focus, and continuous improvement.
   • Participate in relevant committees and working groups as required.
   • Comply with any specific responsibilities necessary for the role as outlined by the line manager, the People & sustainability or assurance teams (Compliance, Risk, Internal Audit).

Personal Specification

Essential Criteria:

• Must have extensive experience working in governance roles, i.e. risk & controls, audit or compliance
• Experience writing reports at a senior Committee level
• Strong stakeholder engagement experience at all levels

Skills & Abilities:

• Exceptional stakeholder management and influencing skills at various levels
• Strong verbal and written communication, including report writing for management audiences
• Ability to lead negotiations and resolve complex issues
• Strategic thinker with strong commercial and financial acumen
• Excellent time management and prioritization skills

Knowledge & Experience:

• Proven experience in risk and control management within financial services or insurance
• Deep understanding of governance frameworks and regulatory requirements across multiple jurisdictions
• Track record of delivering assurance programs and driving operational improvements
• Experience managing cross-functional initiatives and presenting to committees

Aptitude & Disposition:

• Outcome-focused, proactive, and adaptable
• Collaborative leader who fosters teamwork and accountability
• Professional and diplomatic approach with high integrity

Competencies:

• Strategic thinking and analytical capability
• Team working and impact
• Customer focus and service excellence
• Initiative and achievement orientation