Control Testing Analyst

JR United Kingdom; Kingston upon Hull; Remote; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services organisation is urgently seeking 3–4 experienced IT Controls Testing Analysts for remote/hybrid roles. You will validate IT and IS controls through testing and lead assessments across various domains including Perimeter Security and Critical Applications. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in IT controls testing and essential certifications like CISA. Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills are critical for success.

Qualifications

• Strong background in IT controls testing, ideally in financial services.
• CISA certification is essential; others like CISM, CISSP are highly desirable.
• Excellent communication skills and documentation expertise.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and lead Microsoft Teams-based walkthroughs with control owners.
• Conduct detailed control assessments and document findings.
• Report outcomes to management and stakeholders.

Skills

Communication

Documentation

Stakeholder Engagement

Education

CISA Certification

CISM

CISSP

ISO27001

COBIT

ITIL

Job description

Role: IT Controls Testing Analyst

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