IT Risk and Governance Analyst

JR United Kingdom; Kingston upon Hull; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in technology-based solutions is seeking an IT Risk and Governance Analyst for a contracted position in Kingston upon Hull. The successful candidate will be responsible for implementing risk management frameworks, collaborating with different teams, and ensuring IT compliance across various projects. This role requires strong analytical skills, a grasp of IT governance, and proficiency in data analysis tools. The duration of the contract is three months with the potential for extension based on performance.

Qualifications

• Experience in enterprise technology services, IT support, or administration.
• Understanding of enterprise IT environments, including cloud and security.
• Ability to analyze data and create reports using PowerBI or Tableau.

Responsibilities

• Implement risk identification control strategies and support workshops.
• Analyze technology issues and update knowledge base.
• Prepare and present reports on technology risk and governance.

Skills

Data analysis

IT Governance

Risk management

ITIL

Asset management

Cloud computing

Cybersecurity

PowerBI

Python

Tableau

Job description

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IT Risk and Governance Analyst, Kingston upon Hull, East Yorkshire

Client: Pearson Whiffin Recruitment Group

Location: Kingston upon Hull, East Yorkshire, 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 both 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, collaborating 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, updating a knowledge base for continuous learning.
• Assist in change reviews, Risk Control Self-Assessment exercises, control testing, and deep dives into technology issues and risks.
• 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 library, supporting policies, standards, and procedures.
• Manage the IT controls library, reviewing change requests, version control, and analyzing control performance.
• Support GRC platform operations, including writing runbooks, gathering feedback, and improving service design.

Risk governance and compliance

• Manage the service interface for Technology Service Governance, providing information, managing demand, and analyzing metrics.
• Maintain records 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 for technology risk communication.
• Promote learning and awareness campaigns across the business.
• Research new risk modeling techniques to improve services and personal knowledge.
• Support team learning and development.

Qualifications and Skills:

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