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 ideal for 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: Maintain central controls inventory and records, ensure accuracy and consistency in MetricStream or relevant GRC tools, support classification, documentation, review and audit-ready evidence.
- Controls Rationalisation and Uplift Support: Analyse control populations, assist with rationalisation, track remediation and uplift activities, support standardisation and quality improvements.
- RCSA Administration and Coordination: Coordinate schedules, workshops, track assessments and approvals, maintain documentation and support quality checks.
- Reporting, Analytics and Management Information: Produce regular reporting and dashboards, monitor framework performance, analyse trends and prepare governance materials.
- Governance and Stakeholder Support: Prepare governance meeting materials, maintain action logs, support committee reporting and liaise with stakeholders.
- Continuous Improvement and Risk Culture: Identify improvement opportunities, support system enhancements, promote strong controls discipline and contribute to a robust first-line risk culture.
Joining FTSE Russell means working in a highly regulated, client-critical environment where strong controls and evidence-based governance are essential. You will gain practical exposure to controls inventory management, RCSA, governance, data quality, reporting and regulatory expectations while working alongside experienced risk and control professionals across multiple business areas.

Experience
- Experience working in a risk, controls, governance, 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.
- Excellent organisational and planning skills with the ability 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 and escalate issues, risks or uncertainties appropriately.
- Comfortable working with structured processes, governance routines, controls data and documentation standards.
- Proactive mindset with the ability to identify gaps, ask questions and support issue resolution.
- Ability to operate in a fast-paced environment while maintaining accuracy and delivery discipline.

About you
- Detail-oriented and organised with a strong commitment to data quality.
- 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.
- Strong sense of accountability and ownership.
- Interest in continuous improvement and risk culture development.

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.
- Experience supporting governance forums, including meeting packs, action logs and committee reporting is beneficial.
- Background in financial services, market infrastructure, benchmark administration, index, data or analytics environments is desirable.
- Awareness of regulated environments and the importance of clear evidence, audit trails and defensible documentation is a plus.
- Familiarity with issue management, incident management, audit findings or remediation tracking is advantageous.