IT Risk and Governance Analyst

JR United Kingdom; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Wolverhampton is seeking an IT Risk and Governance Analyst for a 3-month contract. This role supports a Technology Transformation Programme, focusing on risk management and compliance operations. The successful candidate will engage with various stakeholders, helping to develop frameworks and ensure audit readiness. Strong analytical skills and experience with enterprise technology are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in ITIL and asset management required.
• Understanding of cloud and cybersecurity environments is crucial.
• Proficient in scripting and report creation using tools like PowerBI.

Responsibilities

• Implement and manage IT risk frameworks and strategies.
• Analyze technology issues and support audits and compliance.
• Prepare reports on governance performance and maintain documentation.

Skills

ITIL

Data Analysis

Cloud Computing

Cybersecurity

Risk Governance

Communication

Education

Experience in enterprise technology services

Tools

PowerBI

Tableau

PowerAutomate

Python

Job description

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IT Risk and Governance Analyst, Wolverhampton

Client: Pearson Whiffin Recruitment Group

Location: Wolverhampton

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 – Wolverhampton – 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 teams to create learning materials, templates, and facilitate workshops;
• Support horizon scanning exercises to identify new risks, working with Legal and Compliance teams to monitor regulatory changes;
• Manage changes to a risk taxonomy and reference library to support technology risk assessment.

2. Risk and Event Analysis

• Review, triage, and analyze technology issues and risk events, updating a knowledge base for organizational learning;
• Assist in change reviews, Risk Control Self-Assessment exercises, control testing, and thematic deep dives;
• Support vendor risk assessments and compliance attestations with the Third Party Risk & Assurance Specialist.

3. Risk Controls and Management

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

4. Risk Governance and Compliance

• Manage the service interface for Technology Service Governance, including information provision and demand management;
• Ensure accurate record-keeping of governance decisions and track policy exceptions;
• Support audits, certifications, and resolution of audit findings.

5. Reporting & Documentation

• Prepare reports on technology risk and governance performance;
• Maintain documentation for governance procedures and audit readiness;
• Develop new visualizations for risk communication;
• Work with teams to promote learning and awareness campaigns;
• Research new risk modeling techniques to improve services;
• Support team development and knowledge sharing.

Education, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

• Experience in enterprise technology services, support, or administration, including 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 tools;
• Proficiency in scripting automation tasks with PowerAutomate, Python, or similar.