Controls and Assurance Associate

CONTROLS AND ASSURANCE ASSOCIATE

As a Bank we have plenty of policies, procedures and processes we must adhere to, but how do we make sure these are efficient and robust? This is where you come in! Weatherbys Bank are looking for a Controls and Assurance Associate to help test our systems and processes to ensure they do exactly what they are meant to do, in terms of meeting our business needs and satisfying regulatory expectations.

You will join us on a full time, permanent basis in our Wellingborough office at least 3 days per week. Working alongside our Operational Quality team, you will have the opportunity to learn on the job, gain experience and expand your knowledge as the role evolves.

WHY JOIN US?

We are looking to offer a salary of up to £28,000 per annum, depending on experience. In addition, you will receive 25 days annual leave. You will have access to a variety of other benefits including private healthcare, workplace pension scheme and a range of discounts and benefits through our Reward Gateway platform.

WHAT YOUR DAY WILL LOOK LIKE

• Undertake and document customer outcomes testing and independent risk and control assurance testing across area of responsibility.
• Maintain and develop both the customer outcomes testing and the independent risk and control assurance testing processes.
• Provide regular feedback to the business owners on customer outcomes and risk and control assurance testing, including key themes and areas of focus as well as agreeing action plans.
• Maintain up to date knowledge of regulatory expectations and the Bank's Operational Risk and Conduct Risk frameworks.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• A logical and methodical thinking style is essential for this role.
• The ability to question the business processes and help deliver pragmatic solutions.
• Strong team ethic, but able to work on stand-alone projects with minimal supervision.
• Able to appreciate the big picture, but whilst retaining a strong attention to detail.
• Experience working in a risk or compliance related role elsewhere would be desirable but is not essential.

Your career and development are important to us and therefore we would be keen to explore the opportunity of developing this role into an apprenticeship.

WHO WE ARE

Weatherbys is one of the best regarded independent banking groups in the UK, winning Private Bank of the Year at the Spear’s UK Wealth Management awards in both 2021 and 2023. As you would expect from a business with ambitious growth plans, we are continually evolving and looking to the future, but always put our clients at the heart of everything we do. Don’t just take our word for it, find out more here: www.weatherbys.bank