IT Risk and Governance Analyst

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

Job summary

A leading recruitment group is seeking an IT Risk and Governance Analyst in Crawley for a 3-month contract. The role focuses on implementing a new IT risk management framework, supporting technology transformation, and overseeing operational technology. Ideal candidates will have a strong analytical background and experience with IT governance, risk management frameworks, and relevant tools such as PowerBI or Python.

Qualifications

• Experience in deploying and operating IT controls and procedures.
• Understanding of enterprise IT environments including cloud and cybersecurity.
• Ability to analyze data and create reports using PowerBI or similar tools.

Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing risk identification control strategies and creating learning materials.
• Review and analyze internal and external technology issues, updating a knowledge base.
• Develop and support technology governance frameworks and documentation.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Data analysis

Scripting

Automation

Education

Experience with enterprise technology services

Knowledge of IT Governance, Risk, and Compliance frameworks

Tools

PowerBI

Tableau

PowerAutomate

Python

Job description

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IT Risk and Governance Analyst, Crawley, West Sussex

Client:

Pearson Whiffin Recruitment Group

Location:

Crawley, West Sussex, 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 – London – 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 role supports a Technology Transformation Programme and maintains oversight of current operational technology and applications.

• Assist in implementing risk identification control strategies by working with multiple teams to create learning materials, templates, and facilitate workshops.
• Support horizon scanning exercises to identify new and emerging risks, working with Legal and Compliance teams to monitor regulatory changes.
• Manage changes to 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, updating a knowledge base for organizational learning.
• Assist with change reviews, Risk Control Self-Assessment exercises, control testing, and thematic deep dives.
• Support vendor risk assessments, controls assurance, and compliance attestations.

Risk controls and management

• Assist in developing the technology governance framework, controls library, and supporting policies and procedures.
• Support the management of the IT controls library, review change requests, and analyze control performance.
• Support GRC platform operations, including writing runbooks and facilitating feedback for service improvements.

Risk governance and compliance

• Manage the service interface for Technology Service Governance, including FAQs 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.

Reporting & documentation

• Prepare and present reports on technology risk and governance performance.
• Maintain documentation for procedures, project updates, and client interactions.
• Develop new visualizations to communicate risk effectively.
• Collaborate with Technology Service teams to promote learning and awareness campaigns.
• Research new technology risk models to enhance services and personal knowledge.
• Support team learning and development initiatives.

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Experience:

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