IT Policy Writer

Taylor James Resourcing; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services company is seeking an experienced IT Policy Writer for a hybrid 6-month contract. The candidate will need a thorough understanding of IT operations and experience in a financially regulated firm. Key responsibilities include reviewing existing policies, performing gap analyses, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations. This role offers a salary ranging from £85,000 to £115,000 per annum and requires the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Thorough understanding of IT operations and processes.
• Relevant experience in a financially regulated firm.
• Ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical individuals.
• Self-directed and structured approach to work.

Responsibilities

• Review existing Group and Firm IT Policies.
• Perform gap analysis to identify documentation changes.
• Align current policy documentation with recognised standards.
• Propose a new policy framework.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulator expectations.
• Implement agreed policies following the framework.
• Collaborate with various stakeholders on policy updates.

Skills

IT operations understanding

Experience in a financial regulated firm

Ability to explain technical concepts

Self-directed

Structured approach to work

Job description

IT Policy Writer (6 Month Contract)

An experienced IT Policy writer is needed for a 6 month contract with a financial markets company in the city.

Thorough understanding of IT operations and processes is required, with relevant experience in a financially regulated firm.

Ability to explain technical concepts to people with a non-technical background to aid understanding and decision making.

Self‑directed and structured approach to work.

The role is hybrid, split 3 days in‑office and 2 days at home.

Date: 12 Jan 2024
Sector: IT
Type: Contract
Location: London
Salary: £85,000 – £115,000 per annum
Email: [e-mail]
Ref: db120124

Duties

• Review and familiarize with existing Group and Firm IT Policies.
• Perform a gap analysis to identify changes required to existing documentation.
• Perform a gap analysis across current policy documentation, group standards, and best practice to align with recognised standards (e.g., CIS, NIST, ISO2700).
• Propose a new policy framework.
• Ensure new policies comply with financial regulator expectations (SEC, FCA, FINMA).
• Implement agreed policies in line with the agreed framework.
• Transfer or create and update policies in collaboration with the S&P Information Security Officer, IT Department, and Senior Management.