The Financial Controls team is charged with creating and maintaining a leading financial control framework that mitigates the risk of material financial misstatement, and helps protects the Group against financial fraud. This includes assessing design and operating effectiveness of controls and serving as a 2nd line of defence function for management. The team forms a part of the larger LSEG Finance organisation reporting into the Group Controller.

The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the development of any Policy changes relevant to Finance, whether driven through internal or external changes due to legislations (.e.g. UK Corporate Reform). The role reports to the Manager, Risk, Compliance & Policy who is one of three direct reports of the Head of Financial Controls.

Key responsibilities:

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  Ensure that Finance is in compliance with group-wide policies (e.g. Enterprise Records Management Policy, Controls Framework, Third Party Risk Management Policy)
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  Review any changes to internal group-wide policies and assess impact to Finance; assist in implementing new or changes to group-wide policies
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  Ensure compliance with LSEG\xe2\x80\x99s Enterprise Risk Management Framework (ERMF) taking into consideration risk life cycle (risk identification, risk assessment, risk monitoring, risk mitigation and reporting)
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  Promoting an appropriate risk culture within Finance
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  Key liaison with MetricStream (LSEG\xe2\x80\x99s central GRC tool) team
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  Support the internal controls assurances processes, including monitoring and reviewing of remediation plan
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  Stay on top of changes across the group and Finance to ensure impact is considered as part of regular risk assessment

Skills and experience:

Required

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  Prior experience of finance, operations or controls-specific experience or a combination thereof
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  Familiarity with risk management process
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  Robust knowledge around policy development and maintenance
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  University (equivalent) degree and/or ACCA (equivalent). Experience working in a sophisticated, multi-disciplinary global organisation and handling critical matters while demonstrating respect and cultural awareness within a multicultural workforce
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  Ability to understand complex issues outside their experience and expertise and facilitate resolution across multiple function is crucial
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  Strong oral and written communication skills with the ability to present to a wide range of people
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  Good command of Office applications

Preferred

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  Prior experience from a similar role
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  Knowledge/familiarity with generally accepted accounting principles (IFRS)

At LSEG, we believe that creating a diverse and inclusive organisation is fundamental to the way we deliver on our promise of creating essential partnerships and open opportunities. Our open culture is central to how we deliver our purpose \xe2\x80\x93 driving financial stability, empowering economies and enabling customers to create sustainable growth \xe2\x80\x93 in everything we do.

Working with us means that you will be part of a dynamic organisation of 25,000 people across 70 countries. However, we will value your individuality and enable you to bring your true self to work so you can help enrich our diverse workforce. You will be part of a collaborative and creative culture where we encourage new ideas and are committed to sustainability across our global business. You will experience the critical role we have in helping to re-engineer the financial ecosystem to support and drive sustainable economic growth. Together, we are aiming to achieve this growth by accelerating the just transition to net zero, enabling growth of the green economy and creating inclusive economic opportunity.

LSEG offers a range of tailored benefits and support, including healthcare, retirement planning, paid volunteering days and wellbeing initiatives.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. This means that we do not discriminate on the basis of anyone\xe2\x80\x99s race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. Conforming with applicable law, we can reasonably accommodate applicants\' and employees\' religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs.

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