Control Testing Analyst

JR United Kingdom; Maidstone; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services organization urgently seeks 3-4 experienced IT Controls Testing Analysts for a high-profile program. You will validate IT controls and engage with stakeholders, contributing to the enhancement of financial control frameworks and resilience measures. The role requires essential certifications like CISA, along with excellent communication and documentation skills.

Qualifications

• Strong background in IT controls testing, ideally within financial services.
• CISA is essential; CISM and other certifications are 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