AJ Bell

Financial Services

InternalControlsAnalyst

£45–65k ~AI est. Manchester, United Kingdom FULL TIME Remote Friendly
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The Brief

“Internal Controls Analyst at AJ Bell. Skills: Internal control framework, Controls testing, Remediation plans. Conduct design effectiveness reviews. Create process maps”

Industry & Context.

Financial Services
Problems you'll solve

Analytical problem solving; Logical methodical approach; Root cause analysis

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Prior hands-on work in risk, Prior hands-on work in internal control, Prior hands-on work in audit, Competent in conducting design testing, Competent in conducting operating effectiveness testing, Able to produce well-structured written outputs, Communicate findings verbally to stakeholders, Comfortable contributing to proposals, Comfortable providing recommendations, Comfortable partnering with control owners, Analytical problem solving, Logical methodical approach, Reporting & MI preparation, Comfortable compiling control assessment findings, Comfortable compiling recommendations for senior governance forums, Ability to assess control design, Ability to create process maps, Ability to review process maps, Ability to identify design failures, Ability to oversee remediation plans, Skilled in testing controls, Skilled in documenting controls, Skilled in evaluating results, Skilled in recommending corrective actions, Skilled in tracking remediation to closure, Provide practical guidance on remediation, Provide best practice advice on remediation, Provide practical guidance on internal control improvements, Provide best practice advice on internal control improvements, Disciplined approach that captures evidence, Disciplined approach maintains clear workpapers, Disciplined approach connects findings to root cause analysis, Disciplined approach connects findings to remediation, Planning organisation and time management skills, Ability to follow priorities set by others

Nice to Have

Experience in driving improvements through automation

What You'll Do.

Conduct design effectiveness reviews

Resolve control design failures

Monitor remediation plans

Perform operating effectiveness testing

Provide outcomes and recommendations

Address root causes of control deficiencies

Track remediation plans

Provide guidance to control owners

Provide best practice advice to control owners

Support business with Risk and Control Self Assessments

Support maturity improvement of process application

Support development of control indicators

Support development of control measures

Support development of continuous monitoring practices

Assess control effectiveness using data analytics

Support business understanding new UK Corporate Governance Code

Assist preparing management information

Compile control assessment findings

Compile recommendations for reporting

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Work alongside stakeholders; Engage with senior leaders; Engage with Risk SMEs; Partner with control owners

Communication Scope

Verbal communication; Written outputs; Reporting; Management information

Process & Methodology

Planning, Organisation, Time management

Full Job Description

We are seeking a motivated and technically strong Internal Controls Analyst , with experience in controls testing and supporting RCSAs, to join our growing FTSE 250 business. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a dynamic environment and contributing to the effective operation of the internal control framework. About the role Reporting to the Manager of Internal Controls, you will provide support in implementing and maintaining of AJ Bell’s financial, operational, and compliance control environment. You will assist with the implementation and ongoing monitoring of the Group’s internal control framework, with a primary focus on testing material and key controls. This role will work alongside stakeholders in the business as well as engaging with senior leaders and Risk SMEs. Key Responsibilities * Conduct design effectiveness reviews of controls, create/review process maps, and work with the business and SMEs to resolve control design failures and monitor remediation plans. * Perform operating effectiveness testing of controls, provide outcomes and recommendations, and work with the business to address root causes of control deficiencies and track remediation plans. * Provide guidance and best practice advice to control owners on remediation activities and internal control improvements. * Support the business with their Risk and Control Self Assessments and help support maturity and improvement of the process application. * Support in the development of control indicators and measures to assess control effectiveness. * Support in the development of continuous monitoring practices and using data analytics to assess control effectiveness. * Support the business in understanding and applying how the new UK Corporate Governance Code requirements affect processes and controls. * Assist in preparing management information and compiling control assessment findings and recommendations for reporting to Executive and Board Committees. Competence, Kn

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