Location
London / Hybrid

Hours
Full Time

Salary
Negotiable

About the Role
FTSE Russell is seeking an organised, detail-focused and analytically minded Controls Analyst to support the operation and ongoing enhancement of the first-line Controls Framework and Risk & Control Self-Assessment (RCSA) programme across the global business. This role sits within the FTSE Russell Regulatory, Risk & Controls function and provides foundational execution support across controls inventory management, controls data quality, controls rationalisation, RCSA coordination, reporting and governance routines. The role is central to ensuring controls are accurately recorded, consistently documented, appropriately maintained and linked to relevant risks, processes, assessments and remediation activities.
Working as part of the 1LOD Risk & Control function, the Analyst will support the consistent application of controls standards, RCSA procedures and governance expectations in line with LSEG requirements. The role involves close collaboration with Control Owners, Risk & Control colleagues, process owners, RCSA participants and governance stakeholders to maintain high-quality control records, track assessment activity and support reliable management information.
This position provides the operational foundation for effective controls governance, risk assessment, control lifecycle management and continuous improvement. It is well suited to someone looking to build experience in operational risk, controls, governance, RCSA, control data management and management information within a regulated financial services and market infrastructure business.
Key Responsibilities Include:
- Controls inventory management and data quality assurance
- Support for controls rationalisation and uplift activities
- Coordination and administration of RCSA schedules and workshops
- Production of controls and RCSA reporting, analytics and management information
- Governance and stakeholder support including meeting preparation and follow-up
- Continuous improvement initiatives and promotion of a strong first-line risk culture

Experience
- Experience working in a risk, controls, governance, audit, compliance, operational or reporting environment
- Strong attention to detail with a clear focus on data quality, accuracy and completeness
- Good analytical skills with the ability to review, organise and interpret structured information
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills including maintaining trackers, analysing data and supporting reporting outputs
- Excellent organisational and planning skills to manage multiple deadlines and stakeholder follow-ups
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to summarise information accurately and professionally
- Ability to work independently while knowing when to escalate issues, risks or uncertainties
- Comfortable working with structured processes, governance routines, controls data and documentation standards
- Proactive mindset with the ability to identify gaps, ask questions and support resolution of issues
- Ability to operate in a fast-paced environment while maintaining accuracy and delivery discipline

About You
- Detail-oriented and organised with strong analytical capabilities
- Collaborative and able to work effectively with multiple stakeholders
- Motivated to build a career in operational risk, controls, governance or RCSA
- Adaptable and able to manage competing priorities in a dynamic environment
- Committed to promoting a strong first-line risk culture through transparency and accountability

Qualifications
- Experience with MetricStream or similar GRC, workflow, risk, control or governance tools is desirable
- Understanding of risk and control concepts including control objectives, ownership, frequency, evidence, design and operating effectiveness is advantageous
- Experience supporting controls inventory management, RCSA activity, reporting or management information production is preferred
- Familiarity with governance forums, meeting packs, action logs and committee reporting is beneficial
- Experience within financial services, market infrastructure, benchmark administration, index, data or analytics environments is a plus
- Awareness of regulated environments and the importance of clear evidence, audit trails and defensible documentation is desirable
- Interest in building a career in operational risk, controls, governance, RCSA or first-line risk management