IT Risk and Governance Analyst

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

Job summary

A leading company in the IT domain is seeking an IT Risk and Governance Analyst for a 3-month contract based in Leicester. The candidate will play a key role in implementing IT risk management frameworks, overseeing current operational technology, and ensuring compliance and governance across various projects. This opportunity is suited for individuals with strong analytical skills, a deep understanding of cybersecurity, and hands-on experience with IT governance frameworks.

Qualifications

• Experience with enterprise technology services and asset management.
• Understanding of IT governance, risk, and compliance frameworks.
• Ability to create reports and visualizations.

Responsibilities

• Assist the implementation of risk identification control strategies.
• Review and analyze technology issues and risk events.
• Prepare reports on technology risk and governance performance.

Skills

ITIL

Cybersecurity

Cloud Computing

Data Analysis

Scripting Automation

Tools

PowerBI

Tableau

PowerAutomate

Python

Job description

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IT Risk and Governance Analyst, Leicester

Client: Pearson Whiffin Recruitment Group

Location: Leicester

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 – Leicester – 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 is a role supporting both a Technology Transformation Programme and maintaining oversight over current operational technology and applications.

• Assist the implementation of risk identification control strategies; work 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.

Risk and event analysis

• Review, triage, and analyze internal and external technology issues and risk events; provide updates to support organizational learning and improvements.
• Assist in change reviews, Risk Control Self-Assessment exercises, control testing, and thematic deep dives.
• Support vendor risk assessments, controls assurance, and compliance attestations with the Third Party Risk & Assurance Specialist.

Risk controls and management

• Assist in developing the technology governance framework and controls reference library.
• Support management of the IT controls library, reviewing change requests and analyzing technology control performance.
• Support GRC platform operations, including writing runbooks and improving service design.

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 support audits and certifications.

Reporting & documentation

• Prepare reports on technology risk and governance performance.
• Maintain documentation for procedures, project updates, and client interactions.
• Develop new technology risk visualizations to enhance communication.
• Work with Technology Service teams to promote learning and awareness campaigns.
• Research new technologies and risk models to improve services.
• Support the development of team members.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Experience with enterprise technology services, ITIL, and asset management.
• Understanding of cloud computing, cybersecurity, and enterprise applications.
• Experience 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.
• Skills in scripting automation tasks with PowerAutomate, Python, or similar.