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Controls Effectiveness Specialist

LegalAndGeneral


Job Location:

Solihull - UK

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 28 October 2026 (23 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 25 January 2027
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Were looking for a Controls Effectiveness Specialist to support the delivery of our control effectiveness programme across the Retail business. Youll carry out control reviews and testing providing an objective assessment of whether key controls are operating as intended

Working collaboratively with stakeholders across Retail youll gather and evaluate evidence identify potential weaknesses and support practical improvements that strengthen the control environment and help deliver positive customer outcomes

What youll be doing

  • Delivering control effectiveness reviews in line with agreed methodologies standards and review plans
  • Undertaking walkthroughs sampling validation testing and reperformance activities
  • Reviewing control design and operating evidence to assess whether controls are performing as intended
  • Identifying potential control weaknesses gaps and failures requiring further investigation
  • Preparing clear working papers testing documentation and evidence-based findings
  • Monitoring and validating remediation activity arising from control reviews
  • Identifying opportunities to improve review quality efficiency and overall value
  • Collaborating with stakeholders to obtain evidence facilitate reviews and provide constructive challenge

What were looking for

  • A good understanding of risk and control frameworks
  • Experience supporting controls testing assurance risk compliance audit or governance activity
  • Knowledge of control effectiveness and testing methodologies
  • Experience gathering analysing and evaluating evidence
  • The ability to document findings recommendations and review outcomes clearly
  • Experience identifying control weaknesses process gaps or improvement opportunities
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills with a considered approach to constructive challenge
  • A relevant professional qualification in risk audit compliance or accounting would be beneficial but is not essential

Additional Information :

At L&G we believe its possible to generate positive returns today while helping to build a better future for all. 

If you join us youll be part of a welcoming inclusive culture with opportunities to collaborate with people of diverse backgrounds views and experiences. Guided by leaders with integrity who care about your future and wellbeing. Empowered through initiatives which support people to develop their careers and excel.

We care passionately about outcomes rather than attendance and are therefore open to discussing all kinds of flexible working options including part-time and job shares. Although some roles have limited flexibility due to customer demand we accommodate requests when we can. 

It doesnt matter if you dont meet every single criterion in this advert. Instead think about what you excel at and what else you can bring in terms of strengths potential and connection to our purpose. 


Remote Work :

No


Employment Type :

Full-time


About Company

Legal & General (L&G) is a leading UK financial services group and major global investor.We’ve been safeguarding people’s financial futures since 1836, and strive to build a better society, while improving the lives of our customers and creating value for shareholders.We are one of th ... View more

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