Risk Assurance Analyst

We're a leading Investor Services group offering end-to-end services in administration, accounting, reporting, regulatory and compliance needs of the investment sector worldwide.  We employ a global workforce of 5,800+ people across 25 jurisdictions and have assets under administration (AUA) exceeding US$750 billion. We work with 13 of the world's top-15 private equity firms.

Our services are underpinned by a Group-wide commitment to ESG and best-in-class technology including a global data platform and innovative proprietary tools supported by in-house experts.  

Above all, what makes us different is our people. Operating as trusted partners to our clients, we deliver intelligent solutions through a combination of technical expertise and strong relationships based on deep client understanding. 

We're driven by our Group purpose, to power people and possibilities.

The overall goal of the Group Risk & Compliance (GRC) function is to protect the Group brand and to support the successful execution of the Group's business strategy through the delivery of an integrated risk and compliance programme across the Group. GRC supports the Board and senior management to fulfil their statutory and regulatory obligations, by helping to ensure compliance with the laws, regulations, principles and codes established by our regulators, and more generally by supporting the effective and continuous development and operation of the Group's Risk Management Framework.  

We are currently hiring for an Analyst to join our Risk Assurance team. The role holder will join our team of risk professionals as part of the GRC function and be a key member of our newly established second line Risk Assurance Team. The role holder will take responsibility for delivering assurance reviews including scoping, planning, fieldwork and reporting. The role holder will also be required to partner with the business to provide value added assurance reviews, playing the role of "critical friend" to further help enhance and improve our internal control environment.

What you'll do

• You'll test the Technology Control Environment by assessing control design and operating effectiveness, ensuring risks are properly mitigated.
• You'll act as a trusted advisor to stakeholders, providing guidance on internal controls, process efficiencies, and risk management strategies.
• You'll review technology changes and business processes holistically, evaluating end-to-end risks and recommending improvements to strengthen controls.
• You'll identify and assess complex technology risks, contribute to audit efficiency through automation and continuous monitoring, and deliver high-quality assurance reports with actionable outcomes.
• You'll apply strong analytical skills to learn business processes, regulations, and controls, focusing on high-risk areas to reduce residual risk and enhance organizational resilience.

What we offer 

• Comprehensive remuneration: Competitive financial packages based upon market rates for your role, proportionate to your qualifications, level of experiences and skills profile 
• Pension Scheme: Generous employer contribution with the ability to increase employee contributions 
• Wellbeing: Additional social benefits such as medical insurance & life assurance, discounted gym memberships and the opportunity to engage with our local community via sports activities, charity programmes & environmental initiatives 
• Flexible working: We recognise the value of working flexibly and enable our employees to enjoy an excellent work-life blend 
• Support and development: We will ensure you have the right training, tools and development plan to grow and improve your skills every day. 

About you

• You hold a degree and/or relevant professional qualification, with proven expertise as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in Assurance.
• You have a strong track record in performing assurance reviews, testing controls, and delivering high-quality risk assessments within financial services or consulting environments.
• You build credible, lasting relationships through consistent and authentic behavior, demonstrating excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills that influence effectively at all levels.
• You are organized, delivery-focused, resilient, and determined, with the ability to multi-task, work under pressure, and thrive in complex environments while leading teams successfully.
• You bring valuable company, product, and market knowledge, with fluency in English and an additional European language as a plus.

Our commitment to you and the environment

Sustainability is integral to our strategy and operations. Our sustainability depends on us building and maintaining long-term relationships with all our stakeholders – including our employees, clients, and local communities – while also reducing our impact on our natural environment.  

There is always more we can, and should do, to improve – whether in relation to oury people, our clients, our planet, or our governance. Our ongoing success as a business depends on our sustainability and agility in a changing and challenging global landscape. We're committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and diverse culture for our people, led by our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion steering committee. 

Our learning and development programmes and systems (including PowerU and MyCampus) enable us to invest in growing our employees' careers, while our hybrid working approach supports our employees in achieving balance and flexibility while remaining connected to their colleagues. We want to empower our 5,800+ employees - from 94 nationalities, acrosfyts 25 countries - to each achieve their potential.  Through IQ-EQ Launchpad we support women managers launching their first fund, in an environment where only 15% of all private equity and venture capital firms are gender balanced.

We're committed to growing relationships with our clients and supporting them in achieving their objectives. We understand that our clients' sustainability and success leads to our sustainability and success. We're emotionally invested in our clients right from the beginning.