Senior Business Analyst - Audit & Governance

Global Payments Inc.; Manchester; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Payments Inc. is seeking a Senior Business Analyst - Audit & Governance in Manchester, UK. You will strengthen risk, control and governance across Enterprise Operations, driving remediation, reporting and strategic oversight.

You will partner with senior leaders to enable informed decision making and resilient operations. Join a dynamic global team shaping governance frameworks, with a focus on control improvements, risk identification and executive communications for board-level

Qualifications

• Experience in audit, risk & controls and governance.
• Strong knowledge of enterprise level governance.
• Experience with Archer or equivalent risk management platforms.
• Experience with SNOW (SNOW Incident/Problem Management).
• Excellent executive communication and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Own governance of audit findings, risk actions and regulatory commitments.
• Lead Enterprise Operations risk profile development and monitoring.
• Oversee executive, board reporting on risk, control and performance.
• Deliver enterprise-wide risk visibility and governance insights.
• Support governance of critical initiatives and transformation programmes.
• Coordinate governance materials for governance forums.

Skills

Audit & Governance

Risk Management

Executive Reporting

Stakeholder Management

Governance Frameworks

Tools

Archer

SNOW

Job description

Ready to take your career global?
Make your mark at one of the biggest names in payments. We’re looking for an experienced Senior Business Analyst - Audit & Governance to join our ever evolving team and help shape the future of global commerce.

Ready to take your career global?
Make your mark at one of the biggest names in payments. We’re looking for an experienced Senior Business Analyst - Audit & Governance to join our ever evolving team and help shape the future of global commerce.
Summary Of This Role
The Senior Business Analyst, Enterprise Audit & Governance is a senior individual contributor responsible for strengthening the risk, control and governance environment across the Enterprise line of business and within Enterprise Operations. The role leads risk identification, audit and remediation governance, executive reporting, and strategic oversight activities, partnering with senior leaders across Operations, Risk, Compliance and Audit to drive effective decision-making and operational resilience.

What Part Will You Play?

• Audit, Risk & Governance Oversight
  • Own governance of Enterprise line of business audit findings, risk actions and regulatory commitments, including Archer oversight.
  • Own governance of Enterprise Operations problem tasks, identifying control gaps and ensuring timely closure.
  • Drive accountability, challenge and timely closure of remediation activities.
  • Provide enterprise-wide visibility of risk, audit and control themes.
• Risk & Control Leadership
  • Lead the Enterprise Operations risk profile, including risk identification, assessment, monitoring and escalation.
  • Act as the primary interface for Operational KRIs, ensuring meaningful insight and action.
  • Drive control environment improvements through the identification of gaps, root causes and sustainable remediation.
• Executive & Board Reporting
  • Lead the development of risk, control and performance reporting for Executive, Board and governance forums.
  • Translate complex information into clear, decision-focused insights and recommendations.
  • Coordinate and quality assure Board packs, committee materials and governance updates.
• Enterprise Operations Reporting & Communications
  • Partner with Business Intelligence and senior leaders to deliver executive reporting.
  • Ensure reporting reflects key risks, priorities, dependencies and performance outcomes.
  • Provide constructive challenge and drive consistent, insight-led narratives.
• Strategic Governance
  • Support governance of critical strategic initiatives and transformation programmes.
  • Establish effective governance frameworks, reporting and decision-making guardrails.
  • Monitor key risks, dependencies and delivery outcomes.

What Are We Looking For in This Role?

Experience & Expertise

• Experience in audit, risk & controls and governance
• Strong knowledge of enterprise level governance.
• Experience with Archer or equivalent risk management platforms.
• Experience with SNOW, Incident and Problem Management
• Proven ability to operate effectively in complex, regulated environments.
• Excellent executive communication, reporting and stakeholder management capabilities.

Leadership Capabilities

• Trusted advisor with the ability to influence and challenge senior stakeholders.
• Proven ability to deliver outcomes through matrixed teams and cross-functional collaboration.
• Strong judgement, accountability and risk-based decision making.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining high standards of governance and quality.

Mindset & Behaviours

• Enterprise-wide perspective.
• Collaborative and outcomes-focused.
• Proactive and accountable.
• Builds alignment across teams and stakeholders.
• Continuous improvement and digital-first mindset.

About The Team

Our inclusive and global teams win together every day. We’re proud to have the best minds in the industry, who you can learn from as you grow your career. The people, the energy, the connections – it’s unmatched. Come and be part of an ever-evolving company and get dynamic opportunities that go beyond borders.

What makes a Globalpayer?

Globalpayers think like a client, act like an owner and win as one team. We’re curious and innovative – always finding better ways to deliver impact. We empower each other to make decisions, and it’s our passion that drives excellence in everything we set out to do.