Assurance & Simplification Lead

Responsibilities

• Your w ork will focus on :
• Providing subject matter expertise on technologies and processes to improve quality, customer outcomes and cost performance
• Driving improvements across finance, people and supplier processes, working closely with SMEs in Supply Chain, People and Finance to enhance effectiveness and efficiency
• Leading the diagnosis, design and implementation of process improvements, supporting both local and end-to-end optimisation
• Diagnosing complex issues and translating them into clear, actionable solutions that deliver measurable business value
• Working closely with business partners to deliver local, tactical improvements that contribute to wider transformation goals
• The skills you'll need
• To succeed in this role, you'll hold a recognised accounting qualification, supported by relevant experience operating at management level. You'll bring a strong working knowledge of financial and commercial processes, with the ability to understand how these operate across a large organisation.
• Y ou'll also have experience within financial services, giving you an understanding of the regulatory environment and how governance, controls and commercial considerations come together in a banking context.
• You'll also demonstrate :
• Expertise in process assurance, internal controls, or audit aligned disciplines
• Proven experience simplifying processes, rationalising tooling, and delivering operational excellence initiatives
• A strong understanding of technology cost models, vendor spend structures, and financial planning cycles
• Hours
• 35
• Job Posting Closing Date:
• 15/06/2026
• Ways of Working:Hybrid

Additional Information

Join us as an Assurance & Simplification Lead Step into a critical role within a newly formed Chief Operating Office team, shaping the commercial direction of Digital X and leading initiatives that transform and simplify our business processes You'll drive improvements in efficiency and effectiveness by leading change activity and influencing executive and senior stakeholders across your business area Join a supportive, fast-paced environment where you'll build a strong stakeholder network and develop your career while making a visible and lasting impact You'll work from home some of the time, while also spending at least two days a week in our London, Edinburgh or Manchester office

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