Control Testing Analyst

JR United Kingdom; Bedford; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services organization is seeking 3–4 experienced IT Controls Testing Analysts to join a high-profile programme. The role involves validating key IT controls through testing, leading teams, and documenting findings. Candidates should have relevant certifications and a strong background in IT controls testing.

Qualifications

• Strong background in IT controls testing, ideally within financial services.
• CISA certification is essential with additional certifications desirable.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Validate IT and IS controls through structured enquiry-based testing.
• Schedule and lead Microsoft Teams-based walkthroughs with control owners.
• Document findings and report outcomes to management and stakeholders.

Skills

Communication

Documentation

Stakeholder Engagement

Education

CISA Certification

CISM

CISSP

ISO27001

COBIT

ITIL

Job description

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Location: UK or Dublin (Remote/Hybrid options available)

Start Date: ASAP

We’re urgently looking for 3–4 experienced IT Controls Testing Analysts to join a high-profile programme within a leading financial services organisation.

Role Overview:

You’ll be responsible for validating a prioritised set of IT and IS controls through structured enquiry-based testing. This includes:

• Scheduling and leading Microsoft Teams-based walkthroughs with control owners
• Reviewing supporting documentation and evidence
• Conducting detailed control assessments
• Documenting findings in Word templates and updating Excel trackers
• Reporting outcomes to management and stakeholders
• Controls to Test: 55 prioritised key controls across multiple business units

Control Domains:

You’ll be testing across a wide range of domains including:

• Perimeter Security – Networks, Devices, Threat Monitoring, Malware Protection
• Critical Applications – Change Management, Secure Development, Access Management
• Resilience – Continuity Planning, Crisis Response, Vulnerability Management
• Financial Control Framework – ITGCs, Access Management, Change Management

What We’re Looking For:

• Certifications: CISA (essential); CISM, CISSP, ISO27001, COBIT, ITIL (highly desirable)
• Experience: Strong background in IT controls testing, ideally within financial services
• Skills: Excellent communication, documentation, and stakeholder engagement skills