Assurance Analyst: Technology, Data and Security

TN United Kingdom; Watford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Assurance Analyst to enhance risk management and compliance within Technology, Data, and Security. This pivotal role contributes to a transformative journey, ensuring that the National Lottery operates with integrity and delivers maximum benefits to good causes. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, a collaborative spirit, and the ability to navigate complex regulatory environments. Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to inclusivity and making a positive impact in society. This is a unique opportunity to be part of a meaningful mission while developing your career in a supportive environment.

Benefits

26 days paid leave (plus bank holidays)

Life Insurance (4x salary)

Pension matching up to 8.5%

Single Private Health Cover

Income Protection

Enhanced parental leave

Eye Care scheme

Dental scheme

Cycle To Work scheme

2 x Life Days

Qualifications

• Experience in Audit, Risk, and Compliance is essential.
• Ability to work independently and manage complexity quickly.

Responsibilities

• Embed Assurance frameworks across Technology, Data, and Security.
• Monitor compliance risks and maintain Risk Registers.

Skills

Audit

Risk Management

Compliance

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Collaboration

Independence

Integrity

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Assurance Analyst: Technology, Data and Security, Watford

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Posted:

08.05.2025

Expiry Date:

22.06.2025

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Job Description:

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 started 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-ina-lifetime, largescale 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 line and Third line of Defence’s risks 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 particular focus on enhancing risk management, Controls activity, real time compliance, governance, outcomes and monitoring activities.
• Execution of Allwyn’s Self-Assessment Programme, monitoring progress, coverage, intervening when required, producing reports, and making recommendations; identifying compliance risks associated with the business activities. Follow up on resolution of compliance issues that may arise.
• Ensure the maintenance of Risk Registers, proactively working with departments in identifying new risks, and track emerging risks which may become operational risks.
• Support the Function to ensure the effective implementation, execution and monitoring of the wider National Lottery licence conditions and Matters to be Protected.
• Support the TD&S Function teams to provide assurance primarily to the various governance committees, on the effectiveness of the control environment.
• Support TD&S to ensure Strategies, Policies, Processes and Procedures remain fit for purpose and up to date.
• Support the TD&S teams to identify and correctly meet the company direction with regards to adopting standards (align, adhere, accredit etc) and demonstrate Best Practice in accordance with policy and business reporting need.

KEY MEASURES OF SUCCESS:

• Operating with integrity and staying independent
• Assurance activities are supported by adequate documentation, peer reviews and quality checks.
• TD&S team risk register is up to date and has appropriate sign off as scheduled
• TD&S team self-assessment activity is up to date and completed as scheduled
• Delivery of activity to support Outcomes Based Decision Making (OBDM) and wider business assurance requirements
• Monthly reporting is delivered on a timely basis.

KEY SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Audit, Risk and Compliance experience
• Experienced, highly analytical and intellectually agile, able to learn and manage complexity quickly.
• High level of integrity and independence whilst also able to successfully partner with the business in meaningful ways through building trusting relationships and connections.
• A strong collaborator, influencer, listener, to build consensus and a constructive working relationship across the organisation.
• Excellent communication skills and executive presence, and ability to clearly articulate with stakeholders at various levels.
• Strong Assurance acumen and strategic mind-set.
• Working knowledge of technology .
• Experience working in a regulated environment.
• Ability to work independently to achieve deadlines.
• High level of personal integrity and ability to maintain independence whilst also building strong and impactful relationships across Technology, Data, Security, Risk & Insurance, Central Assurance teams and various Governance Committees.

OUR GOAL 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.

Allwyn is an Equal Opportunity Employer which prides itself in being diverse and inclusive. We do not tolerate discrimination, harassment, or victimisation in the workplace. All employment decisions at Allwyn are based on the business needs, the job requirements, and the individual qualifications. Allwyn encourages applications from individuals regardless of age, disability (visible or hidden), sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships

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