Senior Internal Control Analyst in Basildon

The Internal Control Department’s mission is to sustain a robust control environment through disciplined evaluation, enhancement, and insight. We play an integral role in facilitating the Company’s compliance with operational and regulatory requirements.

Reporting into the FCE Internal Control Manager, the Senior Internal Control Analyst will support the full spectrum of our Non-SOX internal control work plan, from the design and implementation of controls, identification of results, to delivery of value-add recommendations. This individual will work closely with department leadership, collaborate with Internal Audit, and provide tactful and meaningful delivery of results to various levels of Company leadership. As a Senior Internal Control Analyst, you will contribute directly to Internal Control’s vision: to be recognised as a value-add and trusted advisor, and partner to the business.

Responsibilities

• Risk Management: Support FCE’s partnering with Operational Risk Team in enhancing the Risk & Control Self-Assessment (RCSA) process to complement Controls Testing requirements as communicated by Corporate Internal Control.
• Non-SOX Controls Testing: Support the development of the annual testing plan for FCE and execute internal control testing procedures to evaluate, conclude upon, and enhance FCE’s control environment and internal control over financial reporting.
• Compliance: Support full compliance with all relevant UK banking regulations related to internal control, ensuring the accuracy and completeness of internal controls over financial reporting.
• Controls Monitoring: Support the design, implementation, and maintenance of effective internal controls across operational and regulatory landscapes. Identify and evaluate control deficiencies and improvement opportunities, provide professional and tactful communication of results and deliver value-add recommendations to address areas of elevated risk or deficiency and to enhance business productivity and efficiency.
• Reporting and Communication: Assist in the preparation of materials for executive reporting to FCE leadership and perform periodic and ad hoc reporting of internal control testing status and results.
• Stakeholder Management: Collaborate with individuals across various departments and functions, utilising interpersonal skills to achieve cooperation and consensus. Support and partner with Internal Audit as necessary.
• Project Management: Assist in the performance of special projects as needed.

Qualifications

• Professional qualification e.g. ACT, ACMA, CFA, ACA, or ACCA.
• Understanding of UK banking regulations and relevant legislation (PRA, FCA, SMCR).
• Experience in Internal Control, Risk Management or Internal Audit.
• Strong understanding and demonstrated application of internal control principles, standards, and best practices.
• High degree of motivation and strong work ethic with the ability to excel in a team environment and work independently.
• Proven ability to manage several projects concurrently, delivering high-quality and timely results.
• Having a curious mindset knowing when to challenge functional leaders when issues are raised and work closely to understand and challenge solutions.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with ability to interact positively and build relationships with all levels of the organisation.
• Advanced technical and analytical skills, including Microsoft Office proficiency and advanced Excel skills.

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. 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. This position is based in Dunton, and it is expected the successful candidate will be able to attend the Dunton for typically 4 days a week and remain flexible on the days they are required to attend the office according to business requirements.