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What is the role?
We're seeking a curious and skilled controls Analyst to support the ongoing evolution of our Group Internal Control Framework. This role blends analytical expertise with business insight to ensure controls are identified, monitored, and communicated effectively across our global operations. You'll play a pivotal part in interpreting control performance, shaping governance reporting, and driving data-driven decision-making.
Please note this is a full-time, permanent role base in our Central London office. Following a hybrid-work pattern, the expectation is for you to be onsite 3 days per week on average.
What will you be doing?
Design and maintain dashboards and reports for committees, boards, and operational leadership.
Collaborate with business and process owners to run control workshops and identify data-driven opportunities for control and process improvement.
Conduct thematic analysis across control assessments to uncover trends, patterns, and emerging risks.
Monitor remediation activities using data insights and follow up on corrective actions at Group and entity level.
Promote awareness of risk analytics and the impact of data on control strategies and operational resilience.
Connect with stakeholders across the three lines of defence to identify future data requirements and trends.
Track external factors (e.g., regulatory shifts) using structured data sources, and assess implications for the risk and control environment.
Support the rollout of new software (e.g. AuditBoard) including system configuration, data onboarding, and training on data tools.
Contribute to wider Group Risk initiatives, exploring automation, digitalisation, and new data-led approaches to risk management.
What are we looking for?
Understanding of risk and control frameworks such as COSO or SOX.
Experience in data analysis, risk reporting and controls monitoring, ideally from industry or from a Big 4 consultancy specialising in risk and control management.
Experience in analytical tools (e.g. Alteryx, Power BI) and an ability to communicate technical findings to non-technical audiences.
Knowledge of data governance, control testing or compliance analytics.
Qualifications in risk, or audit (e.g. CISA, CIA) is a plus.
Additional language skills also a plus.