Risk & Assurance Analyst (12-month fixed-term contract)

Job Title

Risk & Assurance Analyst (12-month fixed-term contract)

Job Description Summary

This role will involve identifying and monitoring risks, developing internal control systems, performing compliance tests, and collaborating with departments to implement remediation. Additionally, the role holder will prepare detailed findings for stakeholders, conduct training sessions, provide reports, and handle ad-hoc analysis as needed.

Job Description

About the role:

• Lead risk assessments and monitor key risk indicators.
• Design and run assurance programs to test internal controls.
• Work closely with regional leadership and senior stakeholders.
• Collaborate with teams to address non-conformities and implement improvements.
• Deliver clear, actionable reports and support stakeholder training and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement in risk governance.
  
  

About You

• 3–5 years’ experience in operational risk, ideally in real estate or lease administration within financial services.
• A background in Economics, Risk, Accountancy, or a related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a proactive mindset.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
  
  

Why join Cushman & Wakefield?

As one of the leading global real estate services firms transforming the way people work, shop and live working at Cushman & Wakefield means you will benefit from;

• Being part of a growing global company;
• Career development and a promote from within culture;
• An organisation committed to Diversity and Inclusion
  
  

We're committed to providing work-life balance for our people in an inclusive, rewarding environment.

We achieve this by providing a flexible and agile work environment by focusing on technology and autonomy to help our people achieve their career ambitions. We focus on career progression and foster a promotion from within culture, leveraging global opportunities to ensure we retain our top talent. We encourage continuous learning and development opportunities to develop personal, professional and technical capabilities, and we reward with a comprehensive employee benefits program.

We have a vision of the future, where people simply belong.

That's why we support and celebrate inclusive causes, not just on days of recognition throughout the year, but every day. We embrace diversity across race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or persons with disabilities or protected veteran status.

We ensure DEI is part of our DNA as a global community - it means we go way beyond than just talking about it - we live it. If you want to live it too, join us.

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