Risk Analyst

Pontoon; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading employment consultancy is looking for a Risk Analyst to support compliance and improve processes in Chester. The role involves delivering high-quality outputs, supporting internal audits, and collaborating with stakeholders. Ideal candidates will have experience in network technologies and regulated environments, particularly in financial services. Strong organizational and communication skills are essential. This is a 12-month contract position with an inclusive and diverse company culture.

Qualifications

• Candidates should have an understanding of network technologies in enterprise environments.
• Experience should include work in regulated environments like banking.
• Strong skills in Excel and Office applications are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality outputs and own tasks proactively.
• Identify issues and provide practical solutions.
• Collect audit evidence and report findings.

Skills

Understanding of WAN / LAN network technologies in large enterprise environments

Experience in regulated environments, ideally banking or financial services

Strong awareness of compliance and network technology risk

Highly organised, detail-focused and delivery-driven

Advanced Excel skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office tools

Confident communication skills

Job description

Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive.

Role: Risk Analyst

Location: Chester, MUST be located in or around Chester

Duration: 12-month contract

Rate: .00 via umbrella

This is an exciting opportunity to join a global financial services organisation where network technology, compliance and risk intersect. You'll support enterprise-scale network environments, play a key role in compliance activity, and contribute to continuous improvement across controls, processes and ways of working.

The role:

• Deliver high-quality outputs and own assigned tasks with a proactive mindset
• Identify and elevate issues with clear, practical solutions
• Support internal compliance audits from planning through to remediation and validation
• Collect audit evidence, report findings and track issue resolution
• Build strong relationships with technology, compliance and risk stakeholders
• Support collaborative working across network and business teams

What you'll bring:

• Understanding of WAN / LAN network technologies in large enterprise environments
• Experience in regulated environments, ideally banking or financial services
• Strong awareness of compliance and network technology risk
• Highly organised, detail-focused and delivery-driven
• Advanced Excel skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office tools
• Confident communication skills with the ability to present findings clearly

Why join?

You’ll be part of an inclusive, forward-thinking organisation that values diversity, invests in technology, and supports its people to succeed - while making a positive impact for clients and communities.

Candidates will ideally show evidence of the above in their CV to be considered please click the "apply" button.

We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention.

Please be advised if you haven't heard from us within 48 hours then unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion, we may however keep your details on file for any suitable future vacancies and contact you accordingly.