Senior Data and Platform Assurance Analyst

Sky UK Limited; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Sky TV or NOW package

Pension up to 9%

Private healthcare

Aviva Digital GP

Discounts on Sky products

Sharesave and Tech schemes

Sky VIP rewards

Job summary

Sky UK Limited is seeking an IT Audit & Assurance professional to join Sky Data in London. You will conduct risk-based IT control reviews, assess high-risk areas, and provide expert guidance on control design and effectiveness across data and platform environments.

You’ll build strong relationships with auditors, support engagements, and drive remediation actions. A strong governance mindset and cross-functional collaboration are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in IT audit, assurance and IT controls testing.
• Strong understanding of governance frameworks and regulatory requirements including SOX and SAO.
• ACA/CISA or equivalent controls-focused qualification desirable.
• Identify risks and develop control frameworks and mitigation strategies.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, judgement, influencing and communication skills.
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams to improve assurance practices.

Responsibilities

• Conduct risk-based IT control reviews and assurance activities across data and platform environments.
• Assess high-risk areas and document findings, risks and non-compliance with remediation plans.
• Provide assurance guidance on design, implementation and effectiveness of controls.
• Build relationships with auditors, support audit engagements and drive actions to completion.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to strengthen assurance practices and risk management.
• Execute ongoing control monitoring including weekly reviews and CRSA sign-off.
• Maintain documentation of assurance activities, risk assessments and control evidence.
• Perform peer reviews and contribute to improvement of assurance methodologies.

Skills

IT audit

assurance

governance frameworks

SOX compliance

SAO regime

communication skills

analytical skills

risk management

Education

ACA

CISA

Equivalent controls-focused qualification

Tools

GCP auditing

Job description

Role/Team overview

We’re Sky, Europe’s biggest entertainment brand. Think top-quality shows. Breaking news. Must-have tech. Careers here mean you can make an impact. And as part of our close-knit team, you’ll enjoy plenty of benefits. Plus, experiences you’ll only find at Sky.

Sky Data brings a wealth of data and analytics capabilities into one place, building expertise and capability that supports our Sky and OTT businesses across Europe to keep data safe, trusted and usable. We partner with teams across the business to create innovative data products that improve Sky and bring value to our customers.

We’re on a mission to bring customers more of what they love by unlocking the power of data, and we’re made up of amazing people based in London, Scotland, Milan, Munich, and Chennai.

What you’ll do

• Conduct risk-based IT control reviews and assurance activities across data and platform environments, identifying control gaps, reducing risk exposure, and ensuring compliance with internal policies, regulatory requirements, and industry standards.
• Assess high-risk areas, clearly documenting and communicating findings, risks, and instances of non-compliance, while partnering with stakeholders to develop, implement, and track effective remediation plans.
• Provide expert assurance guidance to data, project, and operational teams on the design, implementation, and effectiveness of controls, helping the business proactively manage key data risks and maintain strong governance practices.
• Build strong relationships with internal and external auditors, supporting audit engagements by coordinating responses, addressing queries, providing high-quality evidence, and driving agreed actions through to successful completion.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to strengthen data and platform assurance practices, promote a culture of compliance, and continuously improve the organisation's approach to risk management and control effectiveness.
• Execute ongoing control monitoring activities, including weekly control reviews and the quarterly Control Risk Self-Assessment (CRSA) sign-off process, escalating issues where required and ensuring timely resolution.
• Maintain accurate and comprehensive documentation of assurance activities, risk assessments, review outcomes, compliance measures, and control evidence to support governance, audit, and regulatory requirements.
• Perform peer reviews and contribute to the continuous improvement of assurance methodologies, processes, and best practices across the data and platform assurance function.

What you’ll bring

• Demonstrable experience in IT audit, assurance, and the design and testing of IT controls, with a strong understanding of governance frameworks and regulatory requirements, including the Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) Act and Senior Accounting Officer (SAO) regime. ACA, CISA, or an equivalent controls-focused qualification is highly desirable.
• Proven ability to identify risks and develop effective control frameworks and mitigation strategies within complex organisational environments, helping to strengthen compliance, governance, and operational resilience.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, judgement, influencing, negotiation, and communication skills, with the ability to distil complex technical issues into clear, actionable insights for non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams and business stakeholders to improve assurance practices, drive control enhancements, and embed effective risk management across the organisation.
• Meticulous and highly organised, with exceptional attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously, adapt to changing business needs, meet deadlines, and remain effective under pressure.
• A proactive and continuous-improvement mindset, with a keen interest in emerging data assurance best practices, regulatory developments, and industry trends, alongside the ability to monitor improvements, track issues, and feed insights into future assurance activities.

Desirable skills and experience

• Exposure to Google Cloud Platform (GCP) auditing, data governance, or data analytics would be advantageous

Benefits and perks

There's one thing people can't stop talking about when it comes to life at Sky: the perks. Here’s a taster:

• Free Sky TV or NOW package, including Sky Sports and Sky Cinema
• Pension packagewith up to 9% employer contribution
• Private healthcarewith mental health support
• Aviva Digital GP and dental insurance
• Discounts on Sky products, including Sky Mobile, Sky Broadband, Sky Glass and Sky Protect
• Sharesave and Tech schemes
• A range of Sky VIP rewards and experiences

How you’ll work

We've adopted a hybrid working approach to give more flexibility on where and how we work. The hybrid working expectations for this role are 2 days in the office per week.

Your office base

Osterley

Our Sky Group HQ. Equipped with state-of-the-art technology and workspaces, there’s plenty of space to see your big ideas come to life. Here you’ll find 13 subsidised restaurants and cafes. You can re-energise at our gym, catch the latest films at our cinema, get your car washed and even get pampered at our beauty salon.

Our Osterley Campus is just a 10-minute walk from Syon Lane train station, or you can get one of our free shuttle buses from Osterley, Gunnersbury and Ealing Broadway stations.Plus, there’s free onsite parking available for cars, motorbikes and bicycles.

Who we are

We’re Sky, a leading media and entertainment company who connect millions with entertainment, sports, news and arts through innovative products and services. Working with us means you’ll be bringing the joy of a better experience to more people, every day. All so we can do better and deliver better for our customers, colleagues and society.

We’re an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We're a Disability Confident Accredited Employer, and welcome and encourage applications from all candidates.We will look to ensure a fair and consistent experience for all and will make reasonable adjustments to support you where appropriate. Please flag any adjustments you need as early as you can.

Just so you know: if your application is successful, we’ll ask you to complete a criminal record check. And depending on the role you have applied for and the nature of any convictions you may have, we might have to withdraw the offer.

To be eligible for this role you are required to have the appropriate right to work in the UK. Please be aware Sky does not offer sponsorship for this position.

To find out more about working with us, search #LifeAtSky on social media.