Assurance Analyst

Flutter; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading online sports betting operator is seeking an Assurance Analyst to join their team in Leeds. This role involves leading reviews to ensure compliance with business controls and regulatory requirements while building strong stakeholder relationships. Ideal candidates should have experience in risk management and possess excellent communication skills. This position offers flexible working arrangements and a variety of unique benefits.

Benefits

£1,000 learning fund

Twice-yearly bonus

Pension contribution scheme

Private healthcare

Unlimited holiday

Qualifications

• Experience working in Risk, Quality, Internal Audit, or Compliance.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Attention to detail and professional skepticism.

Responsibilities

• Lead reviews of business areas to assure compliance with controls.
• Identify issues in operational adherence to regulatory requirements.
• Build and maintain relationships with stakeholders.

Skills

Risk management

Stakeholder management

Regulatory compliance

Data analysis

Education

Relevant degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Overview

The UKI Assurance Team are part of the second line of defence and work with the business to provide support and expertise to aid the identification, management & mitigation of risk. Reporting into the Assurance Manager, the Assurance Analyst will play a key role in ensuring the UKI division meets business objectives & regulatory requirements by providing assurance over key risks & controls.

What you\'ll do

UKI Assurance work across the entire UKI division and all sub brands, giving plenty of variety in your role. You will be expected to:

• Lead reviews of a variety of business areas to assure key regulatory and business operational controls are designed adequately and operating effectively to mitigate risk.
• Lead or support a variety of projects related to Risk, Compliance, Assurance, Data, Automation or the wider team.
• Identify issues in operational adherence to process & regulatory requirements.
• Build and maintain relationships with stakeholders to discuss findings and recommend risk mitigation whilst balancing business objectives.
• Present, communicate and articulate information across all formats to a wide range of stakeholders across the division.
• Set valuable actions with first line leadership, tracking and validating this to ensure sustainable implementation and delivery by the business.

How you\'ll do it

• Ask good questions, be curious, and willing to challenge the status quo.
• Maintain attention to detail and professional scepticism when reviewing evidence.
• Use effective organisation & planning skills to run reviews/projects and prioritise tasks to meet deadlines.
• Build rapport and relationships in all levels of the business.
• Have good written and verbal communication skills.
• Continually grow your risk assurance skills, knowledge of the business, and connections to the people around you.
• Use experience from working in Risk, Quality, Internal Audit, Compliance, or a similar role where you can demonstrate transferable skills.
• Knowledge of the UKGCs Regulatory Requirements, data analytics, data visualisation, or automation, are not essential but would be beneficial.

What\'s in it for you

• Flexible ways of working - home or office, it\'s your choice!
• £1,000 learning fund
• Twice-yearly bonus (with part of it guaranteed!)
• Pension contribution scheme
• Private healthcare
• Access to thousands of Udemy courses
• Invest via the Company Sharesave Scheme
• 16 hours paid volunteering time per year
• Unlimited holiday

About Flutter

Flutter is the world\'s leading online sports betting and iGaming operator, with a market leading position in the US and across the world. Our ambition is to change our industry for the better, making use of our significant scale and challenger mentality.

By Changing the Game, we believe we can deliver long-term growth while promoting a positive, sustainable future for the industry. We are well-placed to do so through the distinctive, global advantages of the Flutter Edge, which gives our brands access to group-wide benefits to stay ahead of the competition, as well as our clear vision for sustainability through our Positive Impact Plan.

Flutter operates a diverse portfolio of leading online sports betting and iGaming brands including FanDuel, Sky Betting & Gaming, Sportsbet, PokerStars, Paddy Power, Sisal, tombola, Betfair, MaxBet, Junglee Games and Adjarabet.

About Flutter UK & Ireland

The UK & Ireland region of Flutter unites some of the biggest brands in the betting and gaming industry; Betfair, Paddy Power, PokerStars, Sky Betting & Gaming and tombola.

At Flutter UK & Ireland, we strive for the next level and drive innovation to set the pace as leaders, putting our customers first, always. We win together through team spirit and unparalleled dedication. When we\'re free to be ourselves, we thrive and unleash our unique talents -creating a culture that empowers our people to change the game. We see opportunity everywhere and there is always more to discover...

We\'re working to be an inclusive employer. We encourage people from all backgrounds, ways of thinking and working to apply. Everyone brings different perspectives and experiences; you don\'t have to meet all the requirements listed to apply for this role.

If you need any adjustments to make this role work for you let us know, and we\'ll see how we can accommodate them.