Risk and Assurance Analyst in Luton

Job Description - Risk and Assurance Analyst (17050)

Risk and Assurance Analyst ( 17050 )

We are easyJet – a FTSE listed, multi-billion pound low-cost airline that serves tens of millions of customers every single year. If you’re reading this, you have probably already been an easyJet customer, and you’ll know that there is no more iconic (or Orange!) travel brand in Europe.
We fly more than 1,207 routes, connecting 38 countries across Europe, and employ more than 18,000 colleagues. We’re on a mission to make low-cost travel easy – and whatever your role here, you’ll connect millions of people to what they love using Europe’s best airline network, great value fares, and friendly service.

What makes us easyJet? Our Promise Behaviours – we are Safe, Bold, Welcoming and Challenging. Four Behaviours. One Spirit. One easyJet.

READ ON IF YOU

• Have ACA or ACCA qualification, or equivalent experience in financial controls
• Enjoy partnering with stakeholders, supporting process improvements, and delivering assurance
• Can be in our fantastic Luton head office 3 x per week

THE TEAM

Our Risk & Assurance team is focused on developing and strengthening easyJet’s control environment. As a Risk and Assurance Analyst, you’ll be a key member of the 2nd line Assurance function, reporting into the Head of Risk & Financial Control Assurance. You’ll provide assurance and support to the executive leadership team and Airline Management Board to ensure effective operation and monitoring of internal controls.

THE ROLE

This role is critical in supporting easyJet in providing assurance to the Board over the operation of key controls across the business and helps ensure compliance with Provision 29 of the new Corporate Governance Code.

• Assist in financial and operational risk, control and assurance activities
• Perform process walkthroughs and update process documentation, including risk and controls and process flowcharts
• Evaluate controls as new systems are developed or processes change
• Assist process owners in the preparation and ongoing maintenance of process documentation and process flowcharts
• Support easyJet’s compliance with the new Corporate Governance Code requirements through regular testing and reporting on the effectiveness of financial, operational, reporting and compliance controls
• Perform testing of key controls and assist in the development of the 2nd line testing programme to provide controls assurance
• Identify ongoing process/control deficiencies, recommend remediation plans, and monitor remediation progress
• Administer and maintain key risk and controls within the Risk and Controls platform/software
• Support coordination with external auditors related to testing requests and issues, process walkthroughs, etc
• Evaluate changes in process, people, and technology that may impact internal control over financial reporting, assess impact on management’s overall control effectiveness certification, and provide controls guidance and training as required
• Support monthly reporting of the results of first line attestations from control owners, control/validation testing performed, and tracking of remedial actions

Requirements of the Role

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

• ACA or ACCA qualified strongly preferred
• Ability to clearly articulate risks, processes and controls
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills, working with stakeholders of all levels of seniority
• Excellent time management, organisation and project management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with experience of summarising key messages, priorities and actions for reporting to management
• A proactive team player
• Motivated to work on own initiative with confidence to offer solutions for continuous improvement
• Experience with SOX/COSO internal control frameworks ideal

Use of a Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) system preferred

WHAT YOU’LL GET IN RETURN

• Up to 20% maximum bonus
• 7% pension contributions
• Medical Cash Plan
• Excellent staff travel benefits
• 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
• Annual credit towards an easyJet holiday
• Various flexible benefits and extras

PRACTICALITIES

This full-time role will be based in Luton and will be 40 hours per week. We support hybrid working and we spend 60% of our time per month in the office.

REASONABLE ADJUSTMENTS

At easyJet, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace that reflects the diverse customers we serve across Europe. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds. If you require specific adjustments or support during the application or recruitment process, such as extra time for assessments or accessible interview locations, please contact us at ma.recruitment@easyjet.com . We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process to ensure accessibility and accommodation.

Business Area

Finance