Control Testing Analyst

JR United Kingdom; Belfast; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services organization is urgently seeking 3–4 experienced IT Controls Testing Analysts. The role involves extensive testing of IT and IS controls across various domains, requiring certifications like CISA and experience in financial services. Excellent communication and documentation skills are essential for success in this high-profile programme.

Qualifications

• Experience in IT controls testing, preferably in financial services.
• Strong communication, documentation skills, and stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Conduct structured testing of IT and IS controls.
• Schedule and lead Microsoft Teams-based walkthroughs.
• Document findings in Word templates and maintain Excel trackers.

Skills

Communication

Documentation

Stakeholder Engagement

Education

CISA Certification

CISM Certification

CISSP Certification

ISO27001 Certification

COBIT Certification

ITIL Certification

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