Assurance BA

Company Description

Who is HelloKindred?

HelloKindred are specialists in staffing marketing, creative and technology roles, offering a range of talent solutions that can be delivered on-site, remotely or hybrid.

Our vision is to make work accessible and people’s lives better. We do this by disrupting traditional employment barriers – connecting ambitious talent to flexible opportunities with trusted brands.

Job Description

Anticipated Contract End Date/Length: December 31, 2026
Work Set Up: Hybrid, 2–3 days per week onsite (approximately 40–60% in-office and 40–60% remote, depending on the agreed schedule).
Clearance Required: BPSS eligibility required

Our client in the Information Technology and Services industry is looking for an Assurance Business Analyst (BA) to assess Basel 3.1 regulatory reporting applicability, review data lineage, and perform control testing to provide assurance on regulatory compliance. This role involves working closely with Credit Business and Product Owners, technology teams, and other stakeholders to assess risk-weighted asset (RWA) impacts, identify compliance gaps, strengthen internal controls, and ensure preparedness for Basel 3.1 regulatory reporting.

Responsibilities

• Identify and assess Basel 3.1 reporting applicability across the bank's activities, products, and services against all applicable regulations and internal control policies.
• Review data lineage for Basel 3.1 reports and perform control testing to provide assurance on Basel compliance.
• Review identified golden sources to identify and address potential compliance gaps or violations.
• Work with Credit Business and Product Owners across Mortgages and Securities-Backed Lending to map end-to-end data, process, and control flows.
• Analyse risk-weighted asset (RWA) impacts arising from different commercial decisions and deliver previously designed technology feeds.
• Review business controls, technology controls, and SOX controls linked to relevant products for Basel 3.1 compliance.
• Perform control testing, including tests of design and tests of effectiveness, for relevant controls.
• Recommend actions to address weaknesses or gaps that could lead to regulatory reporting non-compliance.
• Support the implementation of measures to strengthen internal controls and mitigate compliance risks.
• Assess readiness for the preparation and submission of Basel 3.1 regulatory reports to relevant authorities.
• Assess the development and implementation of training programmes to educate PBWM stakeholders on Basel 3.1 regulatory requirements and compliance responsibilities.
• Review the readiness and ongoing maintenance of regulatory reporting systems and software applications.
• Collaborate with IT colleagues to integrate regulatory reporting systems with other enterprise systems.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate knowledge of Basel 3.1 regulatory reporting requirements and their applicability to banking activities, products, and services.
• Bring experience in regulatory compliance, assurance, business analysis, or financial services control environments.
• Possess experience reviewing data lineage, golden sources, and end-to-end data, process, and control flows.
• Apply control testing methodologies, including tests of design and tests of effectiveness, across business, technology, and SOX controls.
• Understand risk-weighted assets (RWA) and the impact of commercial decisions on regulatory reporting.
• Demonstrate the ability to identify compliance gaps, assess regulatory risks, and recommend improvements to internal controls.
• Show experience assessing regulatory reporting readiness, processes, systems, and software applications.
• Collaborate effectively with business stakeholders, Credit Business and Product Owners, and IT teams to support compliance and technology integration.
• Bring the ability to assess training programmes and communicate regulatory requirements and compliance responsibilities to relevant stakeholders.
• Meet the requirement for BPSS eligibility and payment through an umbrella company under PAYE.

Additional Information

Candidates must be legally authorized to live and work in the country where the position is based, without requiring employer sponsorship.

HelloKindred is committed to fair, transparent, and inclusive hiring practices. We assess candidates based on skills, experience, and role-related requirements.

We appreciate your interest in this opportunity. While we review every application carefully, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

HelloKindred is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.