Operations Risk & Controls Analyst

Who you are

• If you’re a proactive problem-solver who enjoys building strong relationships and collaborating across teams, this role could be for you. You’ll need excellent communication skills, adaptability to shifting priorities, and the confidence to work independently while driving improvements in risk and control processes
• Experience in enterprise risk management or controls testing, alongside relevant professional qualifications, will help you succeed in delivering Wellcome’s mission
• A relevant professional qualification, recently or newly achieved
• Experience in audit, risk, controls, or a related field
• Hands-on experience of controls testing, with the ability to identify and assess control effectiveness
• A background in either internal or external audit
• Strong learning agility, with the ability to quickly understand new concepts and adapt to changing priorities
• A genuine interest in building a career within risk management, governance, and controls

What the job involves

• The Risk Team plays a vital role in supporting Wellcome’s mission by providing expert guidance and advice on risk management across the organisation. We lead the development and delivery of the corporate risk management framework and business continuity arrangements, ensuring that risks are identified, assessed and managed effectively
• As part of this team, you’ll work collaboratively with leaders across all functions, Risk Partners and other stakeholders to embed a proactive risk culture within first-line management. Your work will help strengthen organisational resilience and enable Wellcome to achieve its goals with confidence
• Working across the organisation, you’ll embed a proactive risk and compliance culture—partnering with first‑line teams to design, document, monitor and improve controls in line with Wellcome’s risk framework, and producing clear, data‑led reports for leadership and governance committees
• You’ll also support enterprise risk management (including RCSA), carry out second‑line control testing to provide assurance, and collaborate with senior stakeholders to ensure major risks are identified and managed effectively, while role modelling our inclusive values and adapting to evolving priorities
• Partner across departments to embed a proactive risk management culture and ensure effective controls are designed and implemented
• Act as a key user for the Protecht GRC system, supporting system administration, user guidance, data quality, and continuous enhancement of risk and control management processes
• Support first-line teams in documenting, monitoring and reporting controls in line with Wellcome’s risk framework, while building their capability around risk and compliance
• Deliver risk processes including contributions to Risk Control Self-Assessment (RCSA) and provide clear, data-driven reports for leadership and governance committees
• Conduct second-line control testing to give assurance on the effectiveness of controls and strengthen organisational resilience
• Collaborate with senior colleagues to advance enterprise risk management, ensuring statutory governance requirements are met and major risks are identified and mitigated
• Champion Wellcome’s values by fostering an inclusive culture and adapting to evolving priorities to support our mission

The application process

• Closing date: 12 October 2026
• Interview dates: 1st stage; w/c 2 November 2026 In-person | 2nd stage; w/c 9 November 2026 In-person
• To apply for this role please submit an update CV and answer 2 application questions to demonstrate that you meet the minimum requirements for the role

Benefits

• Holiday – 25 days’ holiday a year plus bank holidays (and we usually close between Christmas and New Year)
• Pension (defined contribution plan) – you contribute at least 3% and we pay in 15% of your salary
• Income protection – to maintain your income if you have a prolonged illness or disability
• Life assurance – four to six times your basic salary if you’re a member of our pension plan
• Interest-free travel season ticket loan
• Private medical insurance – we pay the cover, you pay the tax (and you can pay to add dependants)
• Gym and fitness classes – free membership to on-site gym and subsidised fitness classes and treatments
• Employee assistance programme – free, independent 24/7 help and advice for work-related issues as well as problems affecting your home life
• Mental health support – our network of mental health first aiders can be a first point of contact, or help while you're receiving professional help
• Health assessments (free and voluntary) – after you’ve been here for one year, then every two years after that
• Occupational health – annual eye tests and flu jabs, as well as job-related vaccinations
• Flexible working – we make every effort to support flexible working, including flexible working hours and remote working (we respect people's different working preferences and the need for a healthy work-life balance)
• Flexi-leave scheme – you can buy or sell up to five days of your holiday entitlement a year
• Staff social club – a range of sports teams and fun events throughout the year
• Volunteering – we give you up to four days' paid leave a year to contribute to our local community
• Give As You Earn – allows you to make tax-free donations to the charities you care about
• Cycle-to-work scheme – we offer at least 25% discount on bikes and cycling equipment and we have secure cycle storage, lockers and showers
• Subsidised restaurant and cafe
• Wellcome Collection discounts – 20% off food, drink and gifts from our cafe, restaurant and shop
• Discounts through Perkbox – shopping, restaurants, cinema tickets, phone insurance and gift cards