Control Assurance Testing Lead (6-Month FTC)

Santander; Milton Keynes; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working pattern

Job summary

Santander in Milton Keynes is seeking an Enterprise Assurance Control Testing Assistant Manager to lead and execute Line 1 controls assurance, assessing design adequacy and effectiveness. The role collaborates with Risk Owners, Policy Owners and Internal Audit to ensure timely remediation and robust evidence collection.

Fixed term for 6 months, hybrid work pattern, with a salary range of £35,452 to £53,178 per year depending on experience. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience assessing control design and operating effectiveness (Preferred).
• Excellent analytical and investigative skills, with the ability to identify patterns, inconsistencies and control weaknesses (Required).
• Good ability to evaluate the completeness, accuracy, timeliness, and reliability of evidence (Required).
• High levels of attention to detail and accuracy (Required).
• Good professional judgement, independence, and professional scepticism (Preferred).
• Excellent written communication and documentation skills (Preferred).
• Confidence in communicating findings and providing constructive challenge to stakeholders at all levels (Required).
• Solid stakeholder management and relationship-building skills (Required).

Responsibilities

• Execute Line 1 controls assurance providing an assessment of Design Adequacy and Performance Effectiveness of controls.
• Engage with Control Owners, Control Operators, Risk Partners and Internal Audit colleagues.
• Understand the inherent risk(s) being mitigated by the control(s) being assured and collation of supporting evidence from Control Owner(s).
• Communicate controls assurance outcomes and findings.
• Communicate findings identified for Not Effective controls, remediation actions should be monitored and tracked.
• Retesting controls that have been remediated and providing constructive feedback.

Skills

Analytical skills

Evidence evaluation

Attention to detail

Communicating findings

Stakeholder management

Professional scepticism

Written communication

Independent judgement

Job description

Santander in Milton Keynes is seeking an Enterprise Assurance Control Testing Assistant Manager to lead and execute Line 1 controls assurance, assessing design adequacy and effectiveness. The role collaborates with Risk Owners, Policy Owners and Internal Audit to ensure timely remediation and robust evidence collection.

Fixed term for 6 months, hybrid work pattern, with a salary range of £35,452 to £53,178 per year depending on experience. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential.