IT Risk and Governance Analyst

JR United Kingdom; Bolton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy is looking for an IT Risk and Governance Analyst for a 3-month contract in Bolton. The role involves implementing risk management frameworks and supporting a technology transformation initiative. The ideal candidate will have experience in IT services, risk compliance, and data analysis using tools like PowerBI. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to make a significant impact in IT governance and strategy.

Qualifications

• Experience in enterprise technology services and support.
• Understanding of cloud, cybersecurity, and IT governance frameworks.
• Ability to analyze data and create reports.

Responsibilities

• Assist in risk control strategies and technology governance.
• Review technology risk events and maintain documentation.
• Support audits and compliance attestations.

Skills

ITIL

Asset Management

Cloud Understanding

Cybersecurity Knowledge

Data Analysis

PowerBI

Tableau

Python

PowerAutomate

Job description

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IT Risk and Governance Analyst, Bolton, Greater Manchester

Client: Pearson Whiffin Recruitment Group

Location: Bolton, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 4

Posted: 04.06.2025

Expiry Date: 19.07.2025

Job Description:

IT Risk and Governance Analyst – Bolton – 3 month contract

We are seeking an analytical mind, with an eye for detail, procedures and technical acumen, to help the business implement and run a new IT risk management framework. This is a role supporting a Technology Transformation Programme and maintaining oversight of current operational technology and applications.

• Assist the implementation of risk identification control strategies; work with multiple teams to create learning material, templates, and facilitate workshops.
• Support horizon scanning exercises across the business to identify new and emerging risks, working with Legal and Compliance teams to monitor regulatory changes.
• Manage changes to a risk taxonomy and reference library to support technology risk identification and assessment.

Risk and event analysis

• Review, triage, and analyze internal and external technology issues and risk events; provide updates for a knowledge base to support continuous learning and improvements.
• Assist in change reviews, periodic Risk Control Self-Assessment exercises, control testing, and thematic deep dives.
• Support vendor risk assessments, controls assurance, and compliance attestations for clients and third parties.

Risk controls and management

• Assist in developing the technology governance framework and controls reference library; support policy, standards, and procedures development.
• Manage the IT controls library, review change requests, and analyze control performance.
• Support GRC platform operations, including writing runbooks, engaging feedback, and improving service design.

Risk governance and compliance

• Manage the Technology Service Governance interface, provide information, manage demand, and analyze governance metrics.
• Ensure accurate record-keeping of governance decisions and track policy exceptions and risk acceptances.
• Support audits, certifications, and address audit findings.

Reporting & documentation

• Prepare reports on technology risk and governance performance.
• Maintain documentation for procedures, project updates, and client interactions for audits.
• Develop new risk visualizations to enhance communication.
• Work with Technology Service teams to promote learning, awareness campaigns, and training.
• Research new technologies and risk models to improve services and personal knowledge.
• Support team learning and development.

Qualifications, Skills, and Experience:

• Experience in enterprise technology services, support, or administration including ITIL and asset management.
• Understanding of enterprise IT environments, including cloud, cybersecurity, and corporate applications.
• Experience deploying and operating IT controls and procedures.
• Knowledge of IT Governance, Risk, and Compliance frameworks and procedures.
• Ability to analyze data and create reports using PowerBI, Tableau, or similar tools.
• Skill in coding or scripting automation tasks with PowerAutomate, Python, or similar.