Job Description

From day one, our mission has been to create an independent business with a unique culture \xe2\x80\x93 one that is controlled by the people who work for it. Finding the most talented and entrepreneurial people has always been key to our success.

People come to Howden Group Holdings for lots of different reasons, but they stay for the same one: our culture. That\xe2\x80\x99s what sets us apart, and why we nurture and retain the best talent in the market. Whatever your priorities \xe2\x80\x93 work/life balance, career progression, sustainability, volunteering - you\xe2\x80\x99ll find like-minded people driving change at Howden Group.

We\'re looking for a Second Line Assurance Analyst to help drive forward our Second Line Assurance Framework within DUAL UK.

The job holder will report to the Second Line Assurance Manager and will be responsible for contributing to the delivery of the Internal Controls team plan, providing insight and assurance over DUAL\xe2\x80\x99s control environment and working with the business to further embed awareness of control activity through strong relationships, challenge and support.

This role includes responsibilities such as undertaking control identification activities including walkthroughs and process mapping across all business areas in accordance with the Internal Controls team plan. Including regular control testing for design effectiveness and operational effectiveness using the Internal Controls team methodology.

The role will work alongside the various DUAL business units, as well as with its more centralised functions. There will also be engagements with other teams and SMEs within the wider Howden Group businesses.

The job holder will need to be able to work well with colleagues across a variety of business areas with the support of the DUAL UK Risk & Compliance team.

Role Responsibilities:

• Working with the Second Line Assurance Manager to devise the risk-based Internal Control plan for approval by the Board.
• Assist in execution of the Internal Control plan, including; planning control reviews, testing controls, analysing results and drawing conclusions.
• Assist in implementing Second Line Assurance framework to embed a culture of integrity within the business.
• Collate and analyse risk and controls data to assist in providing full reports of design and operating effectiveness of controls and risk exposures and recommendations for action into various governance forums.
• Assist the Second Line Assurance Managers in ad hoc projects as per business needs.

KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE

• Self-motivated to organise and complete assignments on timely manner.
• Great interpersonal and influencing skills to facilitate working with many different teams within DUAL UK.
• Ability to organise and analyse data and draw meaningful information.
• Ability to write coherent and insightful reports.
• Confidence to make recommendation for improvements in Second Line Assurance activities.
• Collaborative, cooperative and approachable.
• Working knowledge of MS Office including MS Excel.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Ideal candidates will have achieved a 2:1 undergraduate degree or above.
• The right candidate will either hold, or want to work towards relevant risk or compliance qualification (such as ICA or IRM)

What do we offer in return?

A career that you define.

Yes, we offer all the usual rewards and benefits - including great healthcare provision, a wide variety of wellbeing offers, competitive salary, generous pensions and more - but we know you expect all that.

What you might not expect is a job where everyone has a voice, where volunteering in the community is part of the day job, and where everyone is encouraged to play a part towards our sustainability goals. We want people who want to make a difference - not just in the workplace, but in the industry and in the wider community.

Our Culture: People First

We are proud to be at the global table, but we are most proud of our culture. It has been built on a single and constant set of principles over more than 25 years, and it has helped us become:

An international group with independence and people at its heart

A home for talent with a unique culture: the biggest small company in the world

The focus on being a People First business has always been at the very heart of the Group. David\xe2\x80\x99s vision was to create an independent business with a unique culture; one that would survive and thrive as a business controlled by the people working for it. Finding the most talented and entrepreneurial people to join the Group has been and will continue to be key.

Diversity & Inclusion

At Howden Group Holdings we consider our people our chief competitive advantage and as such we treat colleagues, candidates, clients, and business partners with equality, fairness and respect, regardless of their age, disability, race, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, marital status or family circumstances.

Additional Job Details

Worker Type:

Permanent

Howden Group Holdings