Assurance Analyst: Technology, Data and Security

Allwyn UK; Watford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Assurance Analyst to enhance risk management and compliance frameworks within the National Lottery operations. This role is pivotal in executing self-assessment programs, maintaining risk registers, and ensuring effective governance across Technology, Data, and Security functions. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, a strategic mindset, and the ability to collaborate effectively with various stakeholders. Join this innovative organization and contribute to a transformative journey that aims to make a positive impact on society.

Benefits

26 days paid leave plus bank holidays

Annual bonus scheme

Life Insurance

Pension matching up to 8.5%

Single Private Health Cover

£500 Wellness Allowance

Income Protection

Enhanced parental leave

Eye Care Scheme

Cycle To Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in Audit, Risk, and Compliance is essential.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to manage complexity quickly.

Responsibilities

• Support the implementation of Assurance, Compliance, and Risk frameworks.
• Maintain Risk Registers and track emerging risks.

Skills

Audit

Risk Management

Compliance

Analytical Skills

Communication

Relationship Building

Technology Knowledge

Strategic Mindset

Independence

Job description

Assurance Analyst: Technology, Data and Security

Join our journey to create a new experience for the National Lottery and help us to power change for the greater good.

ABOUT US:

We are Allwyn UK, part of the Allwyn Entertainment Group - a multi-national lottery operator with a market-leading presence in Austria, the Czech Republic, Greece, Cyprus, and Italy. We have been officially awarded the Fourth Licence (10-year licence) to operate the National Lottery starting February 2024.

We've developed ground-breaking technologies, built player protection frameworks, and have a proven track record of making lotteries better. Our aim is to create one of the UK's most inclusive organisations - where people can bring the best of themselves, to do their best work, every day, for the benefit of good causes.

While the main contribution of the National Lottery to society is through the funds to good causes, at Allwyn we put our purpose and values at the heart of everything we do. Join us as we embark on a once-in-a-lifetime, large-scale transformation journey to build a bigger, better, and safer National Lottery that delivers more money to good causes.

ROLE PURPOSE:

Allwyn operates a Three Lines of Defence model: First line Functional Management & Staff, Second line Functional Compliance, Risk & Insurance, and Central Compliance, and Third Line Internal Audit. As part of the first line, you will participate and feed into the Central Second and Third lines of Defence's risk universe to enable an aligned and integrated assurance approach. The primary responsibility of the role is to support the functions and the wider Assurance team to implement a robust, forward-looking Assurance framework. This role supports the following functions: Technology, Data, and Security.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Working with the Senior Assurance Manager to:

• Embed the Assurance, Compliance, and Risk frameworks and objectives across Technology, Data, and Security, with a focus on enhancing risk management, controls activity, real-time compliance, governance, outcomes, and monitoring activities.
• Execute Allwyn's Self-Assessment Programme, monitor progress, coverage, intervene when required, produce reports, and make recommendations; identify compliance risks associated with business activities. Follow up on resolution of compliance issues.
• Maintain Risk Registers, proactively work with departments to identify new risks, and track emerging risks that may become operational risks.
• Support the Function to ensure effective implementation, execution, and monitoring of the wider National Lottery licence conditions and Matters to be Protected.
• Assist TD&S Function teams in providing assurance primarily to governance committees on the control environment's effectiveness.
• Support TD&S to ensure Strategies, Policies, Processes, and Procedures remain fit for purpose and up to date.
• Help TD&S teams identify and meet the company's standards (align, adhere, accredit, etc.) and demonstrate Best Practice according to policy and reporting needs.

KEY MEASURES OF SUCCESS:

• Operate with integrity and maintain independence.
• Ensure assurance activities are supported by adequate documentation, peer reviews, and quality checks.
• Keep TD&S risk register up to date with appropriate sign-off.
• Complete TD&S self-assessment activities as scheduled.
• Support Outcomes-Based Decision Making (OBDM) and wider business assurance activities.
• Deliver monthly reports on time.

KEY SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Audit, Risk, and Compliance experience.
• Highly analytical, intellectually agile, and able to manage complexity quickly.
• High integrity and independence, with strong relationship-building skills.
• Effective collaborator, influencer, and communicator at various levels.
• Strong assurance acumen and strategic mindset.
• Working knowledge of technology.
• Experience in a regulated environment.
• Ability to work independently to meet deadlines.
• High personal integrity and ability to build impactful relationships across teams and governance committees.

OUR GOAL:

To create one of the UK's most inclusive organisations—where people can bring their best selves to do their best work every day for good causes.

Allwyn is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We do not tolerate discrimination, harassment, or victimisation. Employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications. We encourage applications regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy, race, religion, or belief, and civil partnerships.

BENEFITS:

• 26 days paid leave plus bank holidays
• Annual bonus scheme
• 2 x Life Days
• 4 x Salary of Life Insurance
• Pension: we'll match your contribution up to 8.5%
• Single Private Health Cover
• £500 Wellness Allowance
• Income Protection
• Enhanced parental leave (maternity and paternity)
• Eye Care, Dental, and Cycle To Work schemes

Locations: Bristol, Gloucestershire; Watford, Hertfordshire, UK