Risk & Control Analyst

Risk & Control Analyst

Full-Time On-site
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Are you an ambitious Risk, Controls, or Assurance professional looking to make a visible impact within a leading multinational organisation?

Our client is seeking a high-caliber Risk & Control Analyst to join their expert team in Central London, you will play a hands-on role in transitioning the business from a traditional compliance-led approach to a proactive, performance-enabling internal control framework.

Key Responsibilities

  • Framework Deployment & Operationalisation, Support the rollout and embedding of the organisation's new Control Framework across finance and key operational risk areas.
  • Perform control assessments, walkthroughs, testing, and self-assessments to verify control design, operational effectiveness, and process reliability.
  • Identify control gaps, conduct root cause analyses, propose pragmatic solutions, and track remediation actions through to completion.
  • Act as a trusted advisor to control owners across a matrix structure, assisting with training, change management, and building a proactive risk awareness culture.
  • Prepare robust reporting packs, dashboards, and control weakness impact analyses using digital tools to give management real-time visibility into risk trends.
  • Assurance & Audit Support, assist in resolving internal and external audit findings by developing practical, value-adding action plans aligned with business priorities.

Required Experience & Profile

  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, or a related discipline. A professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent) is highly desirable.
  • 5years of hands-on experience in internal controls, risk management, or assurance (internal/external), ideally combining practice and in-house roles in complex or project-driven environments.
  • Prior experience in Big 4 business assurance or risk consulting is strongly preferred.
  • Strong understanding of financial/operational control environments, governance codes (e.g., UK Provision 29 or SOX), and control reperformance (financial and non-financial).
  • Tech-savvy with experience using analytics and reporting tools (such as Power BI, SAP/S4HANA, or dedicated risk platforms).
  • Exceptional communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to translate complex data into clear, actionable narratives.
  • Sector Knowledge: Exposure to construction, engineering, or infrastructure environments is advantageous but not essential.

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Risk & Control Analyst employer: Randstad Financial & Professional

Randstad Financial & Professional is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters collaboration and innovation. With a strong focus on employee growth, you will have access to continuous professional development opportunities and the chance to work alongside a global team of experts in tax strategy and compliance. Located in the UK, this role not only provides competitive benefits but also the unique advantage of being part of a leading firm that values your contributions and supports your career aspirations.

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Contact Details:

Randstad Financial & Professional Recruitment Team