Senior Data and Platform Assurance Analyst

Senior Data and Platform Assurance Analyst

Location for this position is flexible, we are accepting candidates who are able to work Hybrid in either our Livingston or London (Osterley) office.

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• Support the Data & Platform Assurance Senior Manager in conducting internal reviews of systems and data to proactively identify areas of risk and non-compliance to internal policies and external standards. You will work independently or alongside your peers, reporting to the Senior Manager.
• Collaborate closely with business units, providing assurance advice on the design and implementation of controls to proactively manage risks, ensure adherence to policies and standards and reduce the risk of future audit findings.
• Support in development and implementation of data risk mitigation strategies and controls for data role holders (e.g. data owners/stewards) and application owners to safeguard the platform.
• Manage the relationship with internal and external auditors, interpreting business challenges, and driving agreed action plans to successful implementation. This includes ensuring all queries are addressed timely, and evidence provided is to an appropriate quality.
• Perform periodic compliance checks and a weekly data reconciliation control, escalating any issues upwards.
• Concisely summarise and communicate areas of risks or non-compliance upwards, supporting the provision of regular reports to leadership on the status of compliance and risk management.
• Perform weekly control activity and escalate any issues upwards.
• Perform peer reviews and help drive continuous improvement of data and platform assurance processes.

• Highly skilled and experienced in audit/assurance
  , designing and testing of ITGCs, including a focus on data risks
  . Understanding of Sarbanes-Oxley act and Senior Accounting Officer regime.
• CISA or equivalent certification is desirable.
• Evidence of developing and implementing effective risk mitigation strategies and controls in complex organisations
  , with a focus on Google Cloud Platform is desirable.
• Ability to work to deadlines
  , managing and flexing your workload across several projects simultaneously and remaining calm under pressure, escalating upwards and issues.
• Proactive mindset to identify improvements and
  challenge the status quo
  . Meticulous attention to detail in supporting the implementation of data and platform assurance.
• Strong problem-solving, analysis, judgement, influencing, negotiation, and communication skills
  , including the ability to confidently summarise and communicate complex issues in a non-technical manner.
• Proficiency in collaborating with cross-functional teams and business stakeholders to drive improvements in data and platform assurance.
• Strong interest in staying informed about changes in best practice, market trends in data and platform assurance and latest regulatory requirements
  .

Want to unlock the power of data? Our Group Data Hub works with millions of data transformations every day to deliver value, improve customer experience and enable new product launches. From architecture to analytics and engineering to science: it’s how we bring customers more of what they love.

• Sky Q, for the TV you love all in one place
• The magic of Sky Glass at an exclusive rate
• A generous pension package
• Private healthcare
• Discounted mobile and broadband
• A wide range of Sky VIP rewards and experiences

We are a Disability Confident 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 to your recruiter as early as you can.

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