IT Risk and Governance Analyst

JR United Kingdom; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Stoke-on-Trent is seeking an IT Risk and Governance Analyst for a 3-month contract. The role involves implementing risk management frameworks, analyzing technology risks, and supporting governance and compliance efforts. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in enterprise technology services and demonstrated experience with risk management frameworks.

Qualifications

• Experience in Enterprise technology services, including ITIL.
• Understanding of cloud computing and cybersecurity systems.
• Knowledge of IT Governance, Risk, and Compliance frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing IT risk management framework and strategies.
• Analyze technology issues and risks; support audits and compliance.
• Prepare reports on technology risk performance and governance.

Skills

Enterprise technology services

IT Governance

Risk Management

Data Analysis

Cloud Computing

Cybersecurity

PowerBI

Scripting/Python

Education

Experience in ITIL and asset management

Job description

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IT Risk and Governance Analyst, Stoke-on-Trent

Client: Pearson Whiffin Recruitment Group

Location: Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

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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 is a multi-faceted role supporting both a Technology Transformation Programme as well as maintaining oversight over current operational technology and applications.

• Assist the implementation of risk identification control strategies; this will involve working with multiple teams to create learning material, templates, and facilitate workshops;
• Support horizon scanning exercises across the business to identify new and emerging risks, which includes 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, and provide updates for a knowledge base to support continuous organizational learning and improvements;
• Assist change reviews, periodic Risk Control Self-Assessment exercises, control testing, and thematic deep dives, analyzing technology issues and risks;
• Support the Third Party Risk & Assurance Specialist with vendor risk assessments, controls assurance, and compliance attestations for clients and other third parties.

3. Risk controls and management

• Assist the development of the technology governance framework and controls reference library, and support the development and maintenance of policies, standards, and procedures;
• Support the management of the IT controls library, reviewing change requests, version control, and providing regular analysis on technology control performance;
• Support the GRC platform and service provision, e.g., write and operate GRC runbooks, proactively engage feedback, conduct business analysis for change requests to improve GRC service design and operations.

4. Risk governance and compliance

• Run the service interface for the Technology Service Governance, including providing information and FAQs, managing demand and expectations, and capturing and analyzing metrics on customer journeys and governance performance;
• Ensure accurate record-keeping of all governance decisions, and operate procedures to track policy and strategy exceptions and risk acceptances;
• Support internal and external audits, certifications, and the resolution of audit findings.

5. Reporting & documentation

• Prepare and present regular reports on technology risk and Technology Services Governance performance;
• Maintain accurate documentation for Technology Services Governance procedures, project updates, and client interactions for audit readiness and knowledge transfer;
• Research, experiment, and develop new technology risk visualizations to enhance communication and understanding;
• Work closely with Technology Service teams to promote learning and understanding throughout the business, including creating, contributing to, and promoting relevant awareness campaigns and compliance training;
• Proactively research state-of-the-art technology and risk modeling to improve technology services and enhance personal knowledge;
• Support the learning and development of fellow Technology Services Governance team managers and analysts.

Education, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Experience:

• Experience in Enterprise technology services, support, or administration including ITIL and asset management;
• Understanding of various types of Enterprise IT environments, including cloud computing, cybersecurity systems, and corporate applications;
• Supported deployment and operation of IT controls and procedures;
• Knowledge of IT Governance, Risk, and Compliance frameworks, requirements, and procedures;
• Analyzed data and created PowerBI, Tableau, or equivalent reports for presentation to stakeholders;
• Ability to code/script automation tasks with PowerAutomate/Python or similar.