Governance Analyst

Davies; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading services firm in the United Kingdom is seeking a Governance Analyst to support the Governance Manager by managing administrative responsibilities and IT audits. The ideal candidate will collaborate with various teams to identify risks and ensure compliance. Key skills include strong analytical abilities, communication skills, and attention to detail. This role offers flexible working arrangements and various benefits.

Benefits

Leadership training programme

Funding for professional qualifications

Flexible working arrangements

Pension contribution

25 days holiday increasing with service

Employee volunteering programme

Qualifications

• Must have good analytical and organisational skills.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both in writing and verbally.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.

Responsibilities

• Support planning and preparation of IT audits.
• Maintain records of audit activities and findings.
• Identify compliance gaps and recommend corrective actions.
• Collaborate with Product Owners to mitigate IT-related risks.
• Review audit reports for accuracy.
• Contribute to development and maintenance of IT audit policies.

Skills

Self-motivated

Analytical skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Job description

Governance Analyst

Department: IT

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Home United Kingdom

Reporting To: Martyn Colclough

Description

New opportunity: Great team. The Governance Analyst supports the Governance Manager by managing administrative and day-to-day responsibilities and deputises in their absence.

The role involves collaborating with Product Owners and the Product Support Team to identify and mitigate IT-related risks, address compliance gaps, and recommend corrective actions.

The Governance Analyst also contributes to Product Assurance, working closely with Product Owners and development teams to maintain product quality and availability.

The position requires independent work within a dynamic and collaborative environment.

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What will your day look like:

Support the planning and preparation of IT audits, including documentation management and stakeholder liaison.

Maintain accurate records of audit activities findings and follow-up actions

Identify compliance gaps and recommend corrective measures

Collaborate with Product Owners and the Product Support Team to mitigate IT-related risks.

Review audit reports for accuracy and completeness.

Analyse audit findings and provide actionable recommendations to stakeholders

Contribute to the development and maintenance of IT audit policies procedures and best practices.

Draft amendments to the Product Assurance Process and submit proposals to the Governance Manager.

Work closely with Group IT Audit Function, QRC, and security teams to address audit requirements and resolve risks.

Coordinate with internal and external auditors as required

Support with monthly reporting

Support Risk Review meetings and assist in managing the UK&I IT Risk Register.

Knowledge and Abilities:

You must be self-motivated with a strong work ethic

Ability to work with limited supervision.

Good analytical skills.

Excellent organisational skills

You will be able to communicate in a clear and concise manner, both written and verbal.

You will be co-operative, collaborative, and work toward common goal with others.

Show a highly committed attitude.

You must be methodical and accurate, showing great attention to detail.

You should be open and inclusive approach willing and able to interact internally and externally and at all levels within the company.

You will be an organised and proactive self-starter.

Benefits

Career & Purpose

• Davies Innovation Lab
• Leadership training programme
• Funding for professional qualifications
• Thrive at Davies; learning opportunities

Environmental & Social

• The Davies Foundation
• Local charity funding
• Pennies To Heaven
• Employee Resource Groups
• Employee volunteering programme

Financial Health

• Pension, 5% employee and 5% employer contribution
• My Choices at Davies provides; High Street discounts and Financial wellbeing hub
• Life assurance: x4
• Refer a Friend
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Lease car salary sacrifice
• Davies Incentive Plan
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay

Mental, Physical & Emotional Wellbeing

• Wellbeing centre; move, munch, money & mind focus
• Discounts with 100's of UK retailers
• EAP; 24/7 confidential helpline
• 25 days holiday, increases to 26 days after 5 years and 27 after 10 years
• Flexible working; hybrid, work from home or join a collaborative office space
• Dress for your day
• Inclusive employment policies eg. Menopause, fostering friendly, fertility, sabbatical policy and baby loss and miscarriage
• Flexible benefits include; holiday purchase plan and a opportunity to purchase heath cash plan and BUPA dental plan