Control Assurance Analyst

Job Description

Internal Control Assurance: Control Assurance Analyst Sainsburys Bank Edinburgh/Widnes/Milton Keynes/Remote The majority of work may be undertaken remotely, however there will be occasional requirements to travel to the Edinburgh office or other sites.In a nutshell The Internal Control Assurance Team (ICAT) provide independent assurance on internal controls to business areas across the Bank and Argos Financial Services (AFS). As a Control Assurance Analyst, you will carry out independent assessments onthe effectiveness of the internal control environment and the development and maintenance of the assurance framework. This role sits within the Operational Risk & Resilience function that provides support to first line business areas on risk and control management.What youll be doing Support the development, maintenance and continuous improvement of the control assurance framework, test plans and test scripts, assesing Process Risk and Control Assessments (PRCA) and emerging themes/trends/threats. Support ICAT by draftingcontrol sample tests and undertaking control testing in line with the Banks approach and Quality Assurance standards, ensuring risks are being managed effectively. Prepare and produce accurate test scripts and reporting on findings from assurance reviews.Engage with risk and business stakeholders to support the development of appropriate action plans to address any process / control weaknesses identified through testing. Manage own workload to ensure deadlines are met and critical requests are prioritised.Share knowledge and ideas with ICAT colleagues and the wider Risk team, exchanging information and supporting the identification of best practice. Assist the team in ensuring work is completed accurately and adheres to internal Bank policies, standards, proceduresand relevant external regulations and guidance. What you need to know and show Good understanding of the financial services industry, Retail Banking & Insurance products and Telephony service channel. Good understanding of financial services regulations conductrisk requirements and the elements of a risk management framework. Strong advocacy for delivering fair customer outcomes. Excellent attention to detail. Excellent team player with ability to work closely with others to deliver results. Ability to manage ownworkload and work effectively under pressure. Good interpersonal and communication skills. Good written communication via Microsoft office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Colleague Conduct Rules The individual performing this role is expected to adhere tothe conduct rules as specified by our regulators (PRA and FCA). Our benefits In addition to the all-important salary, pension & bonus offering, we totally get that life outside work is important to us all. So we want to shout out some of our other great benefits...Flexible working to help you achieve a good work/life balance Opportunity to buy extra holidays Discounts on your weekly shop, buying a laptop or sofa Weve got it covered through your Sainsburys, Argos and Habitat store discount card Cycle to work schemeA little about us & our culture Were proud of our heritage as the UKs first supermarket bank. As digital technology drives the banking landscape we want to be at the cutting edge of this technology, offering award winning innovative digital banking productsto our customers. Technology is where we see our growth therefore, we need innovators to join us and drive the next phase of our evolution. Were a friendly bunch who collectively share a passion to make our customers financial lives easier. As part of thewider Sainsburys Group, being one of the UKs most trusted brands, it brings our colleagues a wealth of opportunities to fulfil their potential. Here, you can be part of something bigger and help to create a new approach that puts the customer at the heartof everything we do. Everyone is welcome at the Sainsburys Group, and were proud to be an equal opportunities employer that champions a diverse and inclusive culture that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. Work-life balance is importantto us, so we offer our colleagues as much flexibility as possible in line with the needs of their role. We trust them to decide how, where and when they work, combining remote and collaborative working with a flexible approach to hours within their workingdays, giving plenty of time and space for life outside of work whilst delivering against our business goals. If youre interested in applying and are excited about working with us but are unsure if you have the right skills and experience - wed still loveto hear from you! Wed also be happy to discuss more flexible working options such as job shares and part time working. As this role involves working within a regulated environment any offer will be subject to satisfactory background checks including criminalrecord check, credit check, fraud check and employment references. #LI-AH1