Cloud Risk and Control Compliance Analyst

Job Category: Finance and Business
Job Type: Full Time
Job Location: England

Company Overview

LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group) is a diversified international markets infrastructure business —earning our clients’ trust for over 300 years. That legacy of customer-focused excellence ensures that you can rely on our expertise in capital formation, intellectual property and risk and balance sheet management. As global leaders in financial indexing, benchmarking and analytic services, we offer unrivalled access to international capital markets. Our high-performance technology solutions enable companies worldwide to access funds for growth and development. And with our Data & Analytics, Capital Markets and Post Trade divisions, we provide a comprehensive, integrated suite of trusted financial market infrastructure services that help our customers pursue—and achieve—their ambitions. You can count on our open access model for unparalleled partnership, flexibility, stability, and support across all of our businesses. That’s how we make a difference— ensuring people can meet their potential—worldwide.

About the job

Position Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Risk and Control Compliance Analyst to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for identifying, assessing, and monitoring risks across the organisation while implementing effective controls to mitigate them. You will collaborate with various departments to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, strengthen internal processes, and support a culture of risk awareness and proactive management.

Key Responsibilities

Risk Identification and Assessment

Analyse business processes to identify operational, financial, regulatory, and strategic risks.

Perform risk assessments and evaluate the potential impact and likelihood of identified risks.

Develop and maintain a risk register to track risks and associated mitigation strategies.

Control Design and Implementation

Design and implement controls to mitigate identified risks, ensuring alignment with industry best practices and regulatory requirements.

Monitor the effectiveness of existing controls and recommend improvements as needed.

Collaborate with process owners to embed risk management practices into daily operations.

Compliance and Regulatory Support

Ensure compliance with internal policies, external regulations, and industry standards.

Support audit and regulatory examination processes by preparing documentation and providing responses to inquiries.

Stay updated on changes in laws, regulations, and best practices affecting the organization’s risk landscape.

Monitoring and Reporting

Develop and deliver regular risk and control reports to senior management, highlighting key risk exposures and trends.

Track and report on remediation efforts to address control weaknesses or audit findings.

Use data analytics to identify patterns, anomalies, or emerging risks.

Training and Awareness

Promote a risk-aware culture by delivering training and awareness sessions to employees.

Provide guidance on risk and control requirements to stakeholders across the organization.

Qualifications

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, Business Analytics, Risk Management, or a related field.

Experience

2+ years of experience in risk management, internal controls, compliance, or a related discipline.

Familiarity with regulatory frameworks and standards (e.g., ISO, NIST, COBIT, DORA).

Skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Detail-oriented with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams.

Proficiency in risk management software and data analysis tools (e.g. Excel, Power BI).

Proficiency in cloud management platforms (e.g. CSPM, Finance)

Sound understanding of cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure and GCP)

Preferred Qualifications

Professional certifications such as Microsoft Certified Azure Fundamentals or equivalent on AWS or GCP.

Experience in financial services, technology, or a regulated industry.

LSEG is a leading global financial markets infrastructure and data provider. Our purpose is driving financial stability, empowering economies and enabling customers to create sustainable growth.


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