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Quality Assurance Officer, Swindon

Location:UK - Wiltshire - Swindon
Salary:£35,000 - £65,000 pa + benefits
Type:Full-Time Permanent
Sector:Financial Services - Accounting
Company:Ambridge Harris
Posted:25-06-08

Job Description

An interesting opportunity has arisen within this leading Multi-National Financial Services business for a Quality Assurance Officer to work within their Controls Team. The Controls Team, working closely with Risk and Compliance Teams, has responsibility to ensure Risk and Controls are managed across all areas of the Business, and regulatory requirements along with client and internal audit requirements are supported. As such it is essential that you have experience within an Asset/Fund Management or Investment Operations environment in order to be considered for this role. It is also likely that you with have an Operational Risk/Compliance or Audit Background. Key Responsibilities

Be part of a team responsible for building and maintaining control programmes for the operational teams in London and Swindon
Work with operation management and teams to assess and analyse efficacy of risk mitigation
Assist in the management of risk identification particularly with regard to operational error
Plan, lead and execute OCM reviews in accordance with department standards. OCM reviews consist of a program to perform quality assurance testing across various business units to help evaluate the effectiveness of management’s execution of defined key controls.
Perform reviews within time budgets and target dates, reporting any timing problems or budget over-runs to Director of OCM
Support / lead development of QA program to ensure quality of work completed.
Prepare OCM test review reports and practical and value-added recommendations. Reports are to be presented in a factual, concise and well-organized manner and issued within departmental service standards.
Present / support presentation of observations and recommendations to business unit management; resolve contentious issues and reach agreement on appropriate solutions to risk management and operational efficiency issues.
Manage follow-up on open review issues until resolved

Person Specification Key Skills:

Self management and organisation skills
Work well under pressure and deliver results
Conduct investigations and analyse information
Project management skills
Understanding of risk management and audit methodologies
Strong communication skills
Proven relationship management skills

There are 2 positions available, one based in London and one in Swindon. Salary- £35,000- £65,000 + Bonus, pension, Health insurance, private medical cover (Family) + other flexible benefits

Contact:Georgina Smith
Reference:PxD11253