Modelling and Data Assurance Manager in Manchester

We’re looking for a Modelling and Data Assurance Manager to join our Internal Audit team! Reporting into our Group Head of Internal Audit, the Modelling and Data Assurance Manager is a senior specialist and people leader within Group Internal Audit (GIA), responsible for leading data-driven assurance across analytics, automation, artificial intelligence (AI) and model risk. In this role you’ll act as a subject matter expert for model validation and credit risk assurance and play a key leadership role in advancing data-led audit practices across the Three Lines of Defence (3LoD).

You’ll design and implement GIA’s data analytics, automation and AI assurance strategy, ensuring a robust, risk-based approach to audit planning and delivery. You will also oversee delivery of multiple complex audit reviews, provide quality assurance, and support strategic data and AI assurance initiatives that drive functional improvement. As a people manager, you’ll be accountable for developing capability within the team, particularly in data and analytics skills, and for effective deployment and motivation of resources.

You’ll require strong stakeholder engagement, providing insight and foresight to Executives, Directors and selected Non-Executive Directors, and partnering closely with Credit Risk, Data and Digital Operations leadership.

What will you do as a Modelling and Data Assurance Manager at N Brown?

• Design and implement GIA’s data analytics, automation and AI assurance strategy, aligned to a risk-based audit approach.
• Lead model validation and AI‑related assurance, including framework definition and coordination of assurance activity across GIA and the wider organisation.
• Drive the adoption of data‑driven assurance techniques, acting as a functional lead within GIA.
• Contribute to GIA strategy, audit planning and prioritisation processes.
• Manage and deliver multiple audit reviews concurrently within areas of expertise, including credit risk, lending risk, model risk and related data domains.
• Line manage, coach and develop resources, with a particular focus on building data analytics and assurance capability.
• Provide oversight, supervision and quality assurance over work delivered by the team and other assurance contributors.
• Partner closely with leaders across Financial Services, Credit Risk, Data and Digital Operations to provide trusted assurance and insight.
• Present clear insight and foresight to senior leadership and governance forums.

What skills and experience will you have?

• 7+ years’ experience in internal audit, risk, or assurance roles, preferably within credit risk, data management or data analytics in Financial Services or Insurance.
• Proven experience setting and implementing data analytics, automation and/or AI assurance strategies, methodologies and operating practices.
• Strong people management experience, including supervision, coaching and quality assurance.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex audit delivery across multiple engagements.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to translate technical assurance findings into meaningful insight and foresight for senior leadership and the Board.

What’s in it for you?

• Hybrid working
• 24 days holiday (+ 8 bank holidays)
• Annual bonus scheme
• Enhanced maternity and adoption leave
• Company pension with up to 8% N Brown contribution
• Mental Health support both internally and externally, including access to our wellbeing champions and counselling services
• A range of financial wellbeing support
• Stream - a financial wellbeing tool that helps you track your pay, access earnings early and manage your money with confidence
• Colleague discount across all N Brown brands
• Onsite café with subsidised rates and local restaurant discounts!
• Life Assurance and Private Medical Insurance
• Paid volunteer time – all our colleagues can take a full day paid to volunteer for a charity of their choice

N Brown – who we are and why work for us?

N Brown is a leading UK digital retail platform for clothing, footwear, home and technology, headquartered in Manchester and employing over 1,200 people nationwide. Through our strategic retail brands JD Williams, Jacamo and Simply Be and our unique payments offering, we exist to champion inclusivity and serve the underserved. Our customers are our passion, and we take great pride in delivering products that ensure they can look and feel amazing, without compromising on choice, value and accessibility. We’re committed to building a diverse workforce and creating an inclusive environment that values equality for all. Our vision is that by ‘championing inclusion, we’ll become the most loved and trusted fashion retailer’. Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging are, therefore, at the heart of our culture.

In May 2024 we were delighted to be named one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024. We work hard to create a happy and inclusive culture for everyone and we’re so proud to have made this list - as voted for by our very own colleagues!

Ways of Working

We offer hybrid working which varies across the business depending on the role you’re in. Our Head Office is located in the Northern Quarter in Manchester City Centre. So if you are travelling by train, tram or bus we’re perfectly located, plus we’re surrounded by cool cafes, trendy bars and the best places to eat! Our working hours are 36.17 per week and our core working hours are between 10am - 4pm. Given we don’t have strict working hours you can find the working pattern that’s right for you.

Our promise to you:

We’re an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Please know your application is being reviewed by a real human being, not AI. We value your interest in joining us and appreciate you taking the time to submit your application.

What happens when you apply to a role at N Brown?

As soon as we receive your application, we’ll send you an email to let you know. We always aim to come back to you as soon as possible with an update and we really appreciate you taking the time to apply for a role with us. Good luck!