IT Risk and Assurance Analyst

TN United Kingdom; Staines-upon-Thames; Hybrid; GBP 56,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an IT Risk and Assurance Analyst to ensure the security and compliance of their IT systems. This role is crucial in managing risks related to information security and technology failures. The successful candidate will collaborate with various teams to promote effective risk management practices and deliver assurance activities. With a focus on health and wellbeing, the company offers a supportive environment and a range of benefits, including flexible working options, health insurance, and an enhanced pension plan. Join a team dedicated to making a positive impact on people's lives.

Benefits

25 days holiday

Bupa health insurance

enhanced pension plan

annual performance-based bonus

onsite gyms or local discounts

various online discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in IT risk management and governance frameworks is essential.
• Strong communication and report writing skills are crucial for this role.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with teams to manage and report risks effectively.
• Deliver assurance activities for technology and data protection risks.

Skills

IT strategy

project delivery

technology architectures

IT risk management

effective communication

report writing

influencing others

business judgement

Job description

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IT Risk and Assurance Analyst, Staines-upon-Thames

Client:

Bupa

Location:

Staines-upon-Thames, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Posted:

24.04.2025

Expiry Date:

08.06.2025

Job Description:

Job Title: IT Risk and Assurance Analyst x 2
Salary: From 56,800 + Excellent Benefits

Location: Manchester, Staines or Brighton

Working Options: Hybrid Working – able to attend office when needed

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Contract Type: Permanent

We make health happen

At Bupa, our purpose is to help people live longer, healthier, happier lives and make a better world. As an IT Risk and Assurance Analyst, you will play a crucial role in supporting our mission by ensuring that our information technology systems are secure, resilient, and compliant with regulatory standards. This role is vital in helping us manage risks related to information security, technology failures, data protection, and business continuity, ensuring that we operate within our risk appetite and continue to provide exceptional service to our customers.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Information Systems (IS) and business teams to foster a high-achieving, well-controlled organisation.
• Promote and support the application of the Risk Management Framework (RMF) to identify, assess, manage, monitor, and report all material risks.
• Provide second-line oversight and challenge within the context of reviews and other engagements.
• Deliver assurance activities for technology failure, information governance, cyber, data protection, privacy, and business continuity risks.
• Develop and refine regular risk reporting to support effective decision-making by senior executives and risk committees.
• Offer risk management advice and guidance to relevant business areas.
• Liaise with other IT risk professionals across Bupa to develop best practices for IT risk management.
• Provide risk opinions and proportionate, risk-based reports to the Regulated Entity Board Committees and Executive members.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience with IT strategy, project delivery, and technology architectures.
• Exposure to IT risk management and associated governance frameworks.
• Effective communication and report writing skills with the ability to influence and motivate others.
• Experience in a financial services regulatory environment.
• Ability to apply good judgement based on business information and assessment frameworks.

Our benefits are designed to make health happen for our people. Viva is our global wellbeing programme and includes all aspects of our health – from mental and physical, to financial, social, and environmental wellbeing. We support flexible working and have a range of family-friendly benefits.

Joining Bupa in this role you will receive the following benefits and more:

• 25 days holiday, increasing through length of service, with option to buy or sell
• Bupa health insurance as a benefit in kind
• An enhanced pension plan and life insurance
• Annual performance-based bonus
• Onsite gyms or local discounts where no onsite gym available
• Various other benefits and online discounts

Why Bupa

We’re a health insurer and provider. With no shareholders, our customers are our focus. Our people are all driven by the same purpose – helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world. We make health happen by being brave, caring, and responsible in everything we do.