IT Risk and Governance Analyst

JR United Kingdom; Hounslow; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the IT sector is seeking an IT Risk and Governance Analyst for a 3-month contract in London. The role entails developing a risk management framework and oversight for operational technology. Ideal candidates will possess strong analytical skills, expertise in IT governance, and experience with data visualization tools. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to a technology transformation programme, ensuring compliance and effective risk management across enterprise IT processes.

Qualifications

• Experience in IT risk management and governance.
• Proficiency in data analysis and reporting.
• Understanding of IT Governance frameworks is essential.

Responsibilities

• Implement and run a new IT risk management framework.
• Analyze technology risks and support compliance assessments.
• Prepare reports on technology risk and governance performance.

Skills

ITIL

Asset Management

Cybersecurity

Data Analysis

PowerBI

Python

Education

Experience in Enterprise technology services

Tools

PowerBI

Tableau

PowerAutomate

Job description

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IT Risk and Governance Analyst, south west london

Client: Pearson Whiffin Recruitment Group

Location: south west london, 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 over current operational technology and applications.

• Assist in implementing risk identification control strategies, 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 a risk taxonomy and reference library to support technology risk identification and assessment.

2. Risk and event analysis

• Review, triage, and analyze internal and external technology issues and risk events, providing updates for a knowledge base.
• Assist in change reviews, 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.

3. Risk controls and management

• Assist in developing the technology governance framework and controls reference library, supporting policies, standards, and procedures.
• Support the management of the IT controls library, reviewing change requests, version control, and analyzing control performance.
• Support the GRC platform, including writing runbooks, engaging feedback, and conducting business analysis for improvements.

4. Risk governance and compliance

• Manage the service interface for Technology Service Governance, providing information, managing demand, and capturing metrics.
• 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 reports on technology risk and governance performance.
• Maintain documentation for procedures, project updates, and client interactions.
• Develop new risk visualizations to enhance communication.
• Work with Technology Service teams to promote learning and awareness campaigns.
• Research new technologies and risk modeling techniques.
• Support the development of team members in Governance roles.

Education, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

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