Technology Risk & Controls Consultant

ZipRecruiter; Cirencester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Risk and Controls Analyst to identify technology risks and ensure information assets are protected. The role involves collaboration with various teams to assess controls and provide risk advice on technology projects. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication and problem-solving skills, with experience in Financial Services being advantageous.

Qualifications

• Ability to assess risk relating to IT systems, processes and controls.
• Experience within the Financial Services environment would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support the identification and assessment of technology related risks.
• Develop a program of activity to test local technology controls.
• Maintain and develop departmental reporting of risk and controls.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Attention to Detail

Job description

Job Description

This job is with St. James's Place, an inclusive employer and a member of myGwork – the largest global platform for the + business community. Please do not contact the recruiter directly.

The role:

Collaborating with the Head of Service Management and Controls, the main purpose of the role is to contribute to the identification of Technology risks and assessment of associated controls that ensures St. James's Place information assets are appropriately protected in line with the company's risk appetite and the expectations set by the company's regulators.

What you'll be doing:

• Support the identification and assessment of technology related risks across SJP and its Partnership.
• Support the identification and assessment of the key controls operated across the technology division.
• Provide risk advice and challenge to the wider organisation on key information and technology projects and initiatives.
• Develop a program of activity to test local technology controls as required.
• Maintain and develop the departmental reporting of risk and controls related management information.
• Undertake assessments of current and potential suppliers technological and information security control environments in support of our approach to supplier management.

Who we're looking for:

A personable and excellent communicator, and outstanding problem solving skills and techniques. Excellent attention to detail and a proactive and collaborative approach to work.

Essential Criteria

• Ability to assess risk relating to IT systems, processes and controls
• Can successfully assess problems and suggest ways to deliver an appropriate solutions
• Excellent communications skills across all levels and ability to work closely with others
• Experience within the Financial Services environment would be advantageous or be able to identify and understand the challenges this may present

Desirable Criteria

• Knowledge of methodologies and frameworks such as COBIT, ISO27001 and ISF would be useful but not a necessity for the role
• An understanding of the UK's data protection requirements