SCV Data Assurance Lead & Auditor

The Financial Services Compensation Scheme Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer pension contributions (9%–15%

Life assurance, income and critical-Il

Private medical and dental insurance

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

26 days annual leave + bank holidays

Enhanced parental leave

Discounts and rewards

Job summary

The Financial Services Compensation Scheme Ltd (FSCS) is seeking a SCV Data Assurance Expert to audit and assess the processes, controls and data used by deposit takers to deliver SCV submissions, ensuring compliance with PRA rules and FSCS standards. You will lead audits, analyse data with SQL, and provide guidance to external stakeholders including the Bank of England.

Key responsibilities include overseeing SCV audits, producing reports with recommendations, and engaging with regulators and

Qualifications

• Experience conducting risk-based audits of financial services data and controls.
• Ability to analyse large datasets and derive actionable insights for decision-makers.
• Proven track record of producing clear, findings-led audit reports for regulators and senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Conduct risk-based audits of deposit takers' SCV systems, controls, and data to identify gaps and data quality issues.
• Analyse large datasets using SQL and in-house tools to verify compliance with PRA/FSCS standards.
• Produce high-quality audit reports with clear findings and actionable recommendations.
• Engage with regulators, senior executives, and technical teams to communicate complex findings.
• Oversee quality assurance of SCV reviews and update procedures to align with regulatory requirements.

Skills

Data analysis

Audit

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Agile

Communication

Excel

Tools

SQL

Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

The Financial Services Compensation Scheme Ltd (FSCS) is seeking a SCV Data Assurance Expert to audit and assess the processes, controls and data used by deposit takers to deliver SCV submissions, ensuring compliance with PRA rules and FSCS standards. You will lead audits, analyse data with SQL, and provide guidance to external stakeholders including the Bank of England.

Key responsibilities include overseeing SCV audits, producing reports with recommendations, and engaging with regulators and