Control Testing Analyst

JR United Kingdom; Reading; 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. This role involves validating IT and IS controls through various assessments, documentation, and stakeholder engagement, requiring strong communication skills and relevant certifications.

Qualifications

• Strong background in IT controls testing, ideally within financial services.
• Certifications: CISA (essential), CISM, CISSP, ISO27001, COBIT, ITIL (highly desirable).

Responsibilities

• Validating a set of IT and IS controls through structured enquiry-based testing.
• Scheduling and leading Microsoft Teams-based walkthroughs with control owners.
• Conducting detailed control assessments and documenting findings.

Skills

Communication

Documentation

Stakeholder Engagement

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