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Department: IT
Location: Home, United Kingdom
Description
The Governance Analyst supports the Governance Manager by managing administrative and day‑to‑day responsibilities and deputises in their absence. The role involves collaborating with Product Owners and the Product Support Team to identify and mitigate IT‑related risks, address compliance gaps, and recommend corrective actions. The analyst contributes to Product Assurance, working closely with Product Owners and development teams to maintain product quality and availability. The position requires independent work within a dynamic and collaborative environment.
What will your day look like
- Support the planning and preparation of IT audits, including documentation management and stakeholder liaison.
- Maintain accurate records of audit activities, findings and follow‑up actions.
- Identify compliance gaps and recommend corrective measures.
- Collaborate with Product Owners and the Product Support Team to mitigate IT‑related risks.
- Review audit reports for accuracy and completeness.
- Analyse audit findings and provide actionable recommendations to stakeholders.
- Contribute to the development and maintenance of IT audit policies, procedures and best practices.
- Draft amendments to the Product Assurance Process and submit proposals to the Governance Manager.
- Work closely with Group IT Audit Function, QRC, and security teams to address audit requirements and resolve risks.
- Coordinate with internal and external auditors as required.
- Support monthly reporting.
- Support Risk Review meetings and assist in managing the UK&I IT Risk Register.
Knowledge and Abilities
- Self‑motivated with a strong work ethic.
- Ability to work with limited supervision.
- Good analytical skills.
- Excellent organisational skills.
- Clear and concise communication, both written and verbal.
- Co‑operative, collaborative, and works toward common goals with others.
- Highly committed attitude.
- Methodical and accurate, with great attention to detail.
- Open and inclusive approach, willing and able to interact internally and externally at all levels.
- Organised and proactive self‑starter.
Benefits
Career & Purpose
- Davies Innovation Lab
- Leadership training programme
- Funding for professional qualifications
- Thrive at Davies; learning opportunities
Environmental & Social
- The Davies Foundation
- Local charity funding
- Pennies To Heaven
- Employee Resource Groups
- Employee volunteering programme
Financial Health
- Pension, 5% employee and 5% employer contribution
- My Choices at Davies providing high street discounts and Financial wellbeing hub
- Life assurance: x4
- Refer a Friend
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Lease car salary sacrifice
- Davies Incentive Plan
- Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
Mental, Physical & Emotional Wellbeing
- Wellbeing centre; move, munch, money & mind focus
- Discounts with 100's of UK retailers
- EAP; 24/7 confidential helpline
- 25 days holiday, increases to 26 days after 5 years and 27 after 10 years
- Flexible working; hybrid, work from home or join a collaborative office space
- Dress for your day
- Inclusive employment policies eg. Menopause, fostering friendly, fertility, sabbatical policy and baby loss and miscarriage
- Flexible benefits including holiday purchase plan and a opportunity to purchase heath cash plan and BUPA dental plan
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