Senior Analyst - Technology Risk Assurance

Charles Stanley & Co; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services company in London seeks a Senior Analyst in Technology Risk Assurance. You will support risk assessments, manage security projects, and ensure compliance with industry standards. Ideal candidates have a degree in Computer Science and experience in information security or risk management. Certifications like CISSP or CISM are desirable. This role requires strong communication and analytical skills while fostering a collaborative work environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in information security, risk management, or audit.
• Strong understanding of security frameworks and regulations.
• Relevant certifications (CISSP, CISM, CISA, etc.) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and execution of risk assessments.
• Conduct reviews and recommend process improvements.
• Monitor project progress and report to stakeholders.

Skills

Information security

Risk management

Audit

Project management

Communication

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Tools

Prince2

ISO standards

NIST

COBIT

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Senior Analyst - Technology Risk Assurance, London

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Client:

Charles Stanley & Co

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Posted:

12.08.2025

Expiry Date:

26.09.2025

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Job Description:

In this role, you will support the development and execution of risk assessments, internal controls, and security initiatives across the organisation. You’ll work closely with internal stakeholders and external partners to ensure our technology environment remains secure, compliant, and resilient.

This position involves conducting reviews of varied scope and complexity, recommending process improvements, and leading security and infrastructure projects. You’ll also play a key role in shaping our information security framework and ensuring adherence to IT security standards.

Key Responsibilities

Policies and Standards

• Represent the business unit in the development of policies and standards.
• Develop and maintain policies and procedures aligned with the Information Security Framework.

Governance and Controls

• Support ongoing risk and control consulting activities in line with internal standards and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to evaluate control environments and recommend improvements.
• Coordinate assessments, control testing, and remediation efforts with internal teams and third parties.

Exception Management

• Build and manage security exceptions to support business and technology needs.
• Track and report on exception statuses to ensure visibility and accountability.
• Evaluate supplier security through SOC reports, SSAE documentation, and site reviews.
• Maintain vendor risk records and support continuous improvement of assessment processes.
• Coordinate vendor risk assessments in collaboration with relevant teams.

Security and Infrastructure Project Consulting

• Define project scope, goals, deliverables, and timelines.
• Provide security consulting throughout the project lifecycle.
• Monitor project progress and report to stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain the Secure Design Consulting framework and apply it to qualifying projects.

What We’re Looking For

Technical Skills & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, MIS, or a related field.
• Experience in information security, risk management, or audit (or equivalent education/training).
• Strong understanding of security frameworks and regulations (e.g., ISO, NIST, COBIT).
• Familiarity with the financial services industry is desirable.
• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, CRISC, CTPRP, CEH, or PMP.
• Experience with project management methodologies (Prince2 preferred).

Personal Attributes

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organisational and analytical abilities.
• Self-starter with a collaborative mindset.
• Professional, customer-focused, and eager to learn.