IT Risk and Governance Analyst – London – 3 month contract
We are seeking an analytical individual with attention to detail, procedural knowledge, and technical skills to support the implementation and operation of a new IT risk management framework. This role supports a Technology Transformation Programme and oversees current operational technology and applications.
- Assist in implementing risk identification control strategies by collaborating with multiple teams to develop learning materials, templates, and facilitate workshops.
- Support horizon scanning exercises to identify emerging risks, working with Legal and Compliance teams to monitor regulatory changes.
- Manage updates to the risk taxonomy and reference library for technology risk assessment.
2. Risk and event analysis
- Review and analyze internal and external technology issues and risk events, updating the knowledge base for organizational learning.
- Assist in change reviews, Risk Control Self-Assessment exercises, control testing, and thematic analyses.
- Support vendor risk assessments, controls assurance, and compliance attestations with Third Party Risk & Assurance Specialists.
3. Risk controls and management
- Help develop the technology governance framework and controls library, and maintain policies, standards, and procedures.
- Support management of the IT controls library, reviewing change requests and analyzing control performance.
- Assist in managing the GRC platform, including writing runbooks, gathering feedback, and analyzing change requests.
4. Risk governance and compliance
- Manage the service interface for Technology Service Governance, including FAQs, demand management, and metrics analysis.
- Ensure accurate record-keeping of governance decisions and track policy exceptions and risk acceptances.
- Support audits, certifications, and resolution of audit findings.
5. Reporting & documentation
- Prepare and present reports on technology risk and governance performance.
- Maintain documentation for procedures, project updates, and client interactions.
- Develop new visualizations for technology risk communication.
- Collaborate with Technology Service teams to promote learning, awareness campaigns, and training.
- Research new technologies and risk models to improve services and personal knowledge.
- Support the development of team members within the Technology Services Governance team.
Qualifications and Skills:
- Experience with enterprise technology services, IT support, or administration, including ITIL and asset management.
- Knowledge of various enterprise IT environments, such as cloud computing, cybersecurity, and corporate applications.
- Experience deploying and operating IT controls and procedures.
- Understanding of IT Governance, Risk, and Compliance frameworks and requirements.
- Ability to analyze data and create reports using PowerBI, Tableau, or similar tools.
- Skills in scripting or automation with PowerAutomate, Python, or similar technologies.