Operational Governance Analyst

Computershare; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global financial administration leader in Bristol is seeking an Operational Governance Analyst. This hybrid role involves analyzing regulatory breaches, conducting compliance monitoring, and working closely with stakeholders to enhance controls. Ideal candidates will have operational governance experience and a solid understanding of UK regulations. This position offers a supportive work environment focused on growth and flexibility.

Benefits

Flexible work

Health and wellbeing rewards

Investment opportunities

Recognition awards

Team gatherings

Qualifications

• Background in regulatory controls, governance or compliance.
• Interest in Financial Services operational processes.
• Ability to prioritise and work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Complete analysis of regulatory breaches for accuracy.
• Conduct CASS and Conduct Monitoring to identify improvements.
• Support closure of Internal Audit and Compliance actions.

Skills

Operational governance experience

Knowledge of UK Regulations

Strong analytical skills

Verbal and communication skills

Job description

Job Description

Operational Governance Analyst

Location: Bristol (Hybrid)
In this position, you'll be based in the Bristol office for a minimum of three days a week, with the flexibility to work from home for some of your working week. Find out more about our flexible work culture at computershare.com/flex

We give you a world of potential

The Operational Oversight team has oversight of all regulated activities across Computershare Investor Services (CIS) and the main objective of this team is to ensure that the firm has an adequate control framework in place in order to meet its Conduct Risk & Client Assets and Money (CASS) obligations. This includes managing any regulatory breaches that may arise and undertaking monitoring of key internal controls and processes within the various business areas within CIS.

A role you will love

This role will allow you to build good working relationship with all internal stakeholders and have the confidence to present a varied range of analytical data to senior management.

Key Responsibilities

• Completion and analysis of any regulatory breaches to ensure accurate and relevant information has been captured, including root cause, preventative steps and consideration given to any wider impacts to CIS.
• Conduct CASS and Conduct Monitoring across the business to identify risk and improvements to controls that are required.
• Co-ordinate with the business to ensure the closure of actions arising from first line monitoring reviews.
• Support the closure of Internal Audit and Compliance Monitoring Actions.
• Collate any documentation required by external auditors from internal stakeholders.
• Collate information for completion of any relevant Management Information.
• Completion of ad-hoc monthly Financial Sanctions, Market Abuse and Personal Account Dealing checks.

What will you bring to the role?

We're looking for an individual with a background in regulatory controls, governance or compliance to join our professional team. You will have an interest in the mechanisms underpinning the work of CPU Issuer Services and thrive in producing high quality work to both internal and external stakeholders.

Key attributes

• Tangible experience in an operational, governance or compliance role
• Knowledge of key operational processes within Financial Services.
• Understanding of UK Regulations and key aspects of the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) Handbook.
• Innovative and willing to take initiative.
• Self-motivated and driven to succeed.
• Ability to prioritise and work well under deadline pressure.
• Strong verbal and communication skills.
• Strong analytical skills and high degree of numeracy.

Rewards designed for you
Flexible work to help you find the best balance between work and lifestyle.
Health and wellbeing rewards that can be tailored to support you and your family.
Invest in our business by setting aside salary to purchase shares in our company, and you'll receive a company contribution as well.
Extra rewards ranging from recognition awards and team get togethers to helping you invest in your future.
And more. Ours is a welcoming and close-knit community, with experienced colleagues ready to help you grow. Our handbook will help you find out more about our rewards and life at Computershare, visit computershare.com/careershub.

About Us

A company to be proud of

We're a global leader in financial administration with over 12,000 employees across more than 22 different countries. At Computershare, it's more than just a job, our open and inclusive culture means that we will help you to grow, to move forward and make the most of our world of opportunities.

Fairness and culture

We're dedicated to providing you with the opportunity to succeed on your own merits, starting from the application process and continuing throughout your career with us. Our goal is to create an environment where everyone feels valued, to remove barriers and obstacles and ensure equal opportunities for all. For support with accommodations or adjustments during our recruitment process please visit computershare.com/access for further information.

About the Team

Since 1978, we've been trusted by companies around the globe to manage their shareholder registry, corporate actions and shareholder meetings and we're now the number one transfer agency in the world. As client needs evolved, so has our portfolio of services; extending our Issuer Services into equity and entity governance services to companies both public and private worldwide. Careers in Issuer Services could mean anything from assisting shareholders with their portfolios, enabling access to global markets or helping clients deliver on their equity and entity compliance requirements everywhere they operate.