Assurance Analyst – Risk & Compliance

TP ICAP Group Services Ltd; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

TP ICAP Group Services Ltd seeks an Assurance Analyst to join the Risk & Compliance Assurance team in Belfast. You will support risk assessments, assurance reviews, data-driven analysis, and reporting to strengthen the control environment across the Group.

Working with colleagues across the three lines of defence, you will help deliver the annual assurance plan, develop insights for senior management, and evolve assurance methodologies, including data analytics and AI-enabled tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a related discipline.
• 1–3 years' experience in internal audit, risk, compliance, or related control function.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with ability to identify key risks and themes.
• Interest in data analytics, automation, AI, or technology-enabled assurance techniques.
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to manage priorities and meet deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to present clearly.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook).
• Proactive, collaborative approach and ability to engage stakeholders at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Support development and maintenance of Risk & Compliance Assurance framework.
• Conduct risk assessments across entities using data analytics and testing techniques.
• Assist in annual Assurance Plan development and execution.
• Deliver assurance activities across thematic reviews, deep-dives, investigations and controls testing.
• Evaluate design and effectiveness of controls; identify remediation opportunities.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to validate findings and support remediation.
• Produce high-quality reports and management information for leadership.
• Monitor regulatory developments and industry best practices; apply where relevant.
• Build independent, objective assurance mindset across the organisation.

Skills

Data analytics

Analytical thinking

Communication

Problem solving

Microsoft Excel

Stakeholder engagement

Organisational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Alteryx

Python

SQL

Job description

The TP ICAP Group is a world leading provider of market infrastructure. Our purpose is to provide clients with access to global financial and commodities markets, improving price discovery, liquidity, and distribution of data, through responsible and innovative solutions.

Through our people and technology, we connect clients to superior liquidity and data solutions. The Group is home to a stable of premium brands. Collectively, TP ICAP is the largest interdealer broker in the world by revenue, the number one Energy & Commodities broker in the world, the world’s leading provider of OTC data, and an award winning all-to-all trading platform. The Group operates from more than 60 offices in 27 countries. We are 5,300 people strong. We work as one to achieve our vision of being the world’s most trusted, innovative, liquidity and data solutions specialist.

Role Overview

TP ICAP is seeking an Assurance Analyst to join its Risk & Compliance Assurance team within the global Risk & Compliance function. The team provides independent assurance to the Board and senior management on the effectiveness of risk management, governance, and control processes across the Group. This role offers an excellent opportunity for an early-career professional to develop a broad understanding of risk, compliance, controls, and assurance within a global financial services organisation. Working closely with colleagues across the three lines of defence, the successful candidate will support risk assessments, assurance reviews, data-driven analysis, and reporting activities that help strengthen TP ICAP's control environment. Based in Belfast, the Assurance Analyst will contribute to the delivery of the annual assurance plan, provide insight into key risks and emerging trends, and support the continuous evolution of assurance methodologies, including the appropriate use of data analytics and AI-enabled tools.

Role Responsibilities

• Support the development, enhancement, and ongoing maintenance of the Risk & Compliance Assurance methodology and operating framework.
• Perform risk assessments across business entities, functions, and processes using stakeholder engagement, management information, data analytics, and scenario-based testing techniques.
• Assist in the development and execution of the annual Risk & Compliance Assurance Plan, ensuring alignment with regulatory expectations, enterprise risk priorities, and the Financial Reporting Council (FRC) Board Declaration process.
• Deliver assurance activities across a range of engagements, including thematic reviews, targeted deep-dive assessments, investigations, controls testing, and desktop reviews.
• Evaluate the design and effectiveness of controls and identify opportunities for strengthening risk management practices.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders and support functions to validate assurance findings and support the development of practical and sustainable remediation plans.
• Produce high-quality reports, management information, and analysis that provide meaningful insights to business leaders and senior management.
• Monitor industry developments, regulatory changes, and emerging best practices in assurance, risk management, data analytics, and AI, applying these insights where appropriate.
• Build effective working relationships across the organisation while maintaining an independent and objective assurance mindset.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance assurance processes, reporting, and stakeholder engagement.

Experience / Competences

• Essential Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in Accounting, Finance, Business, Economics, Risk Management or a related discipline.
• 1–3 years' experience in Internal Audit, External Audit, Risk Management, Compliance, Finance, Operations, or a related control function, ideally within financial services or a regulated environment.
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret information and identify key risks and themes.
• Interest in data analytics, automation, artificial intelligence (AI), or technology-enabled assurance techniques.
• Proven organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and deliver high-quality work to deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present information clearly and concisely.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook.
• A proactive, collaborative approach with the confidence to engage professionally with stakeholders at all levels.
• High levels of integrity, professionalism, and attention to detail.

Desired

• Progress towards, or attainment of, a relevant professional qualification such as ACA, ACCA, CIA, CAMS, CISA, FRM, or equivalent.
• Experience within financial services, capital markets, banking, insurance, or other regulated industries.
• Exposure to enterprise risk management, compliance monitoring, internal controls, or assurance frameworks.
• Experience using data visualisation and analytics tools such as Power BI, Tableau, Alteryx, Python, SQL, or similar technologies.
• Knowledge of emerging technologies, including Generative AI and their application within risk, assurance, or control environments.
• Ability to challenge constructively while building positive and effective stakeholder relationships.
• Demonstrated curiosity and a continuous improvement mindset, with a desire to identify opportunities to enhance assurance activities and methodologies.

Band / Level Professional / 4 #LI-ASO #LI-Hybrid

Company Statement

We know that the best innovation happens when diverse people with different perspectives and skills work together in an inclusive atmosphere. That's why we're building a culture where everyone plays a part in making people feel welcome, ready and willing to contribute. TP ICAP Accord - our Employee Network - is a central to this. As well as representing specific groups, TP ICAP Accord helps increase awareness, collaboration, shares best practice, and holds our firm to account for driving continuous cultural improvement.

Location

UK – City Quays – Belfast

Connecting clients, communities and colleagues for sustainable growth

Work with us

Joining TP ICAP puts you at the heart of markets that matter. You'll have the freedom to innovate and act on your initiative. We'll train you and build your abilities in your specialist area, so that you can become an expert in your field. And all within a connected network that’s there to set you up for success.

More about us

TP ICAP connects people, platforms, ideas, and insight across the world’s financial, energy and commodities markets. As a global leader in market infrastructure and data-led solutions, we enhance market access, increase efficiencies, and unlock possibilities. TP ICAP Group is a collection of premium brands each with a distinct, client‑focused offering. Underpinning and connecting these client‑facing brands is the financial security, operational strength and know‑how we have as a Group. Connections are at the heart of what we do. We combine our people’s know‑how with the latest technology to improve price discovery, trade execution and liquidity flow. Connections create strength. Through them, we help our clients to manage risk, realise investment strategies and expand the scope for growth. And connections act as a catalyst. Sparking richer solutions for our clients to break new ground, modernising markets for future performance, and creating dynamic careers for our people. Our capacity to connect builds trust, supports communities and gives us the power to anticipate and respond to change, whatever direction the world takes. It's what makes TP ICAP a mainstay in the global markets, now and in the future. TP ICAP. We connect.