Control Testing Analyst

JR United Kingdom; Shrewsbury; Remote; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services organisation urgently seeks 3–4 experienced IT Controls Testing Analysts for a high-profile programme. Candidates will validate key IT and IS controls through structured testing and documentation. This role requires strong backgrounds in IT controls testing, excellent communication skills, and essential certifications such as CISA.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Excellent 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