Senior Associate Finance Risk and Controls

As a Senior Associate in the Finance, Risk and Controls team at London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG), you will play a crucial role in the design and build of a UK SOX compliant controls framework. Your responsibilities will include: - Performing Design & Implementation and Operating Effectiveness assurance (controls testing) program. - Collaborating with control owners to identify, design, and conduct the management assessment of internal controls. - Liaising with and supporting 1LoD with control framework changes, evaluation, and remediation of control exceptions. - Managing MetricStream, including the quarterly Attestation process, and supporting business requirements for MetricStream system of record for controls testing. - Coordinating with the external audit team, operational management, and business owners to resolve identified issues. - Supporting process improvement and control optimization projects. - Developing critical metrics and KRIs to measure the efficiency of key controls. - Analyzing issues, their impact, and working with key partners to remediate controls. - Raising Risk Events (RE) or Self-Identified Issues (SIIs) and collaborating with relevant partners for resolution. - Providing training to wider finance teams on relevant topics throughout the year. Qualifications required for this role are: - At least 4+ years of work experience, including proven ability in public accounting combined with SOX compliance program. - University (equivalent) degree and/or ACCA (equivalent). - Strong oral and written communication skills with the ability to interact globally. - Strong command of Office applications. Preferred qualifications include: - Knowledge of Audit Command Language (ACL) Analytics and proficiency in MS Office tools. - Internal/External audit experience and/or prior consulting experience. - Familiarity with SAP Accounting and Billing applications, Oracle Financials, SalesForce.com. - Experience in/working knowledge of IT General Controls & Application controls. - Working knowledge of Power Tools like Power BI, Tableau, Blackline, Celonis, etc. In return for your contributions, LSEG offers a competitive base salary dependent on experience. LSEG is a leading global financial markets infrastructure and data provider with a purpose of driving financial stability and empowering economies. The company values Integrity, Partnership, Excellence, and Change, which guide decision-making and actions every day. LSEG encourages a hybrid approach to the workplace with this role being blended, allowing for 3 days office-based work. Moreover, LSEG offers a range of tailored benefits and support, including healthcare, retirement planning, paid volunteering days, and wellbeing initiatives.,