Risk and Controls Analysts

Our client is looking for Risk and Controls Analysts to support an Asset & Wealth Management company. You will be a key member of the Monitoring & Testing function whereby you will monitor and test processes and identify potential risks and control weaknesses. You will be ensuring regulatory compliance, protecting client assets, and improving operational efficiency. The Monitoring & Testing function evaluates frameworks to continuously ensure efficient processes, systems, and controls. They conduct robust testing methods to mitigate risk within the business. Role : Risk and Controls Analysts Contract Duration : initially 6 months (with possibility of extension and potential permanent role) Pay : £200 – £245 per day Pay Framework : inside IR35 (Umbrella Company) Location : Birmingham, onsite Monday to Friday (office based) Hours : 08:30 – 18:30 Risk & Control responsibilities Develop an in-depth knowledge of the operational risk and controls within the company Review possible risks and offer support on mitigating these risks Identify ways to share risk best practices Produce “lesson learned” reports to ensure future risk is mitigated Monitor operational strength of frameworks Develop, execute, and monitor progress on remediation plans QA & Technical responsibilities Develop Controls & Monitoring framework. Identify continuous improvement mechanisms to strengthen frameworks based on changes in process, regulations & platforms Work with our QA team to design tests for data quality, lineage, and controls across a range of products, business lines, and processes, including both manually and systematically created data Develop methodologies to define test scripts, execute tests, including frequency, sampling, evidencing, and follow-up actions Work with developers and code specialists to develop tools to support test execution, record-keeping, and reporting Work with department teams to build data models / data visualization and reports Execute test suites using manual and automated techniques, and integrate results into the broader risk management framework, including control enhancements and risk assessments Coordinate end-to-end risk management delivery with other Divisions, such as Compliance, Legal, Risk, and Internal Audit as well as support regulatory interactions Requirements Experience within risk management within the Asset & Wealth Management sector Excellent communication skills with stakeholders and other departments Strong analytical skills with an ability to understand complex workflows, and excellent attention to detail A keen eye for detail and identifying areas of control, changes, and automation Ability to perform data analytics using metrics to identify trends and themes Keeps current with emerging business, economic and market trends Ability to work with and analyze large data sets Track record of delivering and enhancing measurable, impactful business outcomes and products Send your CV to busybee@dianaduggan.co.uk #J-18808-Ljbffr