IT Risk and Governance Analyst

JR United Kingdom; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the UK is seeking an IT Risk and Governance Analyst for a 3-month contract in London. This pivotal role will focus on implementing a new IT risk management framework while supporting key technology initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a strong analytical background and experience in enterprise IT environments, with responsibilities ranging from risk identification to governance compliance.

Qualifications

• Experience with enterprise technology services and ITIL.
• Understanding of cloud and cybersecurity environments.
• Knowledge of GRC frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing risk control strategies and facilitate workshops.
• Develop and maintain the technology governance framework.
• Prepare reports and support audits and certifications.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Technical acumen

Data analysis

Risk management

Automation skills

Tools

PowerBI

Tableau

PowerAutomate

Python

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 both a Technology Transformation Programme and current operational technology and applications.

Responsibilities:

1. Risk Identification and Control: Assist in implementing risk control strategies, create learning materials and templates, facilitate workshops, and support horizon scanning exercises with Legal and Compliance teams.
2. Risk and Event Analysis: Review and analyze technology issues and risk events, support risk assessments, control testing, and vendor risk assessments.
3. Risk Controls and Management: Develop and maintain the technology governance framework, policies, standards, procedures, and controls library.
4. Risk Governance and Compliance: Manage service interfaces, ensure record-keeping, and support audits and certifications.
5. Reporting & Documentation: Prepare reports, maintain documentation, develop risk visualizations, and support learning and awareness campaigns.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Experience with enterprise technology services, ITIL, and asset management.
• Understanding of enterprise IT environments, including cloud, cybersecurity, and applications.
• Experience deploying and operating IT controls and procedures.
• Knowledge of GRC frameworks and requirements.
• Proficiency in data analysis and reporting tools like PowerBI or Tableau.
• Ability to automate tasks using PowerAutomate, Python, or similar.