Data-Driven Compliance Assurance Analyst

John Lewis; City of Westminster; Hybrid; GBP 41,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

John Lewis is seeking a data-focused Compliance Assurance Analyst to join our 2LoD Compliance Monitoring team, delivering an always-on, risk-based assurance programme across Financial Services. You will leverage MI, data analytics and dashboards to provide independent oversight of regulatory compliance, conduct risk, and operational controls, with a FCA Consumer Duty focus.

This role offers hybrid working from London with a 6-month fixed-term/secondment contract, a 35-hour week, and a base

Qualifications

• Strong background in Management Information (MI) and data analysis within a regulated financial services environment.
• Experience designing and interpreting dashboards using BI tools (Tableau/Power BI).
• Ability to translate complex data into clear insights for stakeholders.
• Analytical mindset with a focus on identifying trends and improving processes.

Responsibilities

• Data-led Monitoring: Conduct continuous assurance monitoring, risk-based reviews, and root cause analysis using complex datasets to identify trends and mitigate potential customer harm.
• Dashboard Development & Maintenance: Develop and maintain automated dashboards to track compliance metrics and KRIs, presenting findings to first-line teams.
• Management Reporting: Produce management reports and translate findings into actionable insights for governance.
• Data Governance & Quality: Maintain data quality across assurance reporting and reconcile data sources.
• Continuous Improvement: Use data trends to identify inefficiencies and improve 2LoD oversight processes and assurance techniques.
• Capability Growth: Engage in training to expand analytical capabilities and industry knowledge.

Skills

Data analysis

BI & dashboards

Problem-solving

Continuous improvement

Tools

SQL querying

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

John Lewis is seeking a data-focused Compliance Assurance Analyst to join our 2LoD Compliance Monitoring team, delivering an always-on, risk-based assurance programme across Financial Services. You will leverage MI, data analytics and dashboards to provide independent oversight of regulatory compliance, conduct risk, and operational controls, with a FCA Consumer Duty focus.

This role offers hybrid working from London with a 6-month fixed-term/secondment contract, a 35-hour week, and a base