IT Risk and Controls Consultant

The National Farmers Union Mutual Insurance Society Limited; Stratford-upon-Avon; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance company seeks an experienced IT Risk and Controls Consultant to enhance its IT controls framework. The candidate will design, implement, and automate controls, assess effectiveness, and report on IT risks. Essential qualifications include knowledge of relevant frameworks and proven governance experience. This permanent role is based in Stratford-upon-Avon, offering a competitive salary between £55,000 and £65,300, along with a significant annual bonus and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Annual bonus up to 17.5% of salary

Contributory pension scheme up to 20%

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Health and wellbeing plan

Employee discounts on insurance policies

Life Assurance cover of 4 × salary

Qualifications

• Experience designing, implementing and automating IT controls.
• Strong analytical skills for assessing control effectiveness.
• Ability to monitor remediation actions and support audit obligations.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the design, implementation, and automation of IT controls.
• Monitor remediation actions and provide training and awareness.
• Review IT risks and report the IT risk landscape to key stakeholders.

Skills

Knowledge of relevant frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001 or COBIT

Experience performing IT risk and control-based reviews

Proven experience in a governance, risk management or assurance function

Proficiency in using risk management tools and software

Experience in the automation of manual controls

Professional certifications such as CRISC or CISA preferred

Job description

We're looking for an experienced IT Risk and Controls Consultant to join our team on a permanent basis. In this key role, you'll support the development and ongoing enhancement of a robust framework for managing IT controls across the IT Division, leveraging our enterprise GRC platform. You'll play a leading role in designing, implementing and automating IT controls, assessing their design and operating effectiveness, monitoring remediation actions, providing training and awareness, reviewing and assessing IT risks, supporting audit obligations and reporting the IT risk landscape to key stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Assist in the design, implementation and automation of IT controls, assess the operating effectiveness of controls, monitor remediation actions, provide training and awareness, review IT risks, support audit obligations and reporting IT risk landscape.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of relevant frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001 or COBIT
• Experience performing IT risk and control-based reviews
• Proven experience in a governance, risk management or assurance function
• Proficiency in using risk management tools and software
• Experience in the automation of manual controls and establishing automated control testing
• Professional certifications such as CRISC or CISA preferred

Benefits and Rewards

• Salary £55,000 - £65,300 depending on experience
• Annual bonus up to 17.5% of salary
• Contributory pension scheme up to 20% including 8% employee contribution
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and buy/sell/save holiday trading scheme
• A Family Friendly policy that balances work and family responsibilities
• Access to savings at High Street brands, travel and supermarkets
• £20 contribution to a monthly gym membership subject to T&Cs
• Health and wellbeing plan with cashback for dentist, opticians, physio and more
• Access to voluntary benefits including health assessments, private medical and dental insurance
• Employee volunteering – one day per year in community
• Unlimited access to Refer a Friend £500 bonus scheme
• Life Assurance cover of 4 × salary
• Employee discounts 15% on a range of NFU Mutual insurance policies
• Salary sacrifice employee car scheme subject to eligibility

NFU Mutual is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all backgrounds.