Technology Risk & Governance Analyst

Searchandselect; Douglas; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Searchandselect is seeking a Risk & Governance Analyst to support the Technology & Change risk and governance framework. You will coordinate risk assessments, risk registers, policy reviews and audit activities to maintain a strong control environment across technology initiatives.

The role involves collaborating with risk owners, management and suppliers, performing GAP analyses, and delivering timely, accurate reporting of risks, controls and actions.

Qualifications

• Experience in risk, controls, audit or governance roles.
• Solid understanding of risk management frameworks and control processes.
• Ability to conduct risk assessments and RCA.
• Experience with remediation planning and continuous improvement.
• Strong reporting and communication, with attention to detail.
• Ability to collaborate with senior managers, risk owners, auditors and suppliers.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements and GAP analysis.
• Knowledge of the Financial Services sector.

Responsibilities

• Support the effective operation of the Enterprise Risk Management Framework within Technology.
• Maintain the Technology Risk Register ensuring risks, controls and actions are accurately documented and regularly reviewed.
• Facilitate regular risk and control reviews with Technology Management and risk owners, ensuring the effectiveness of controls.
• Support and conduct risk assessments, including assessments for Technology, change initiatives, new services, outsourcing arrangements and material suppliers.
• Facilitate and support Technology internal and external Audits.
• Coordinate, review, update and report on policies, procedures and registers within the department.
• Support Technology & Change outsourcing and procurement processes; including onboarding, annual reviews and risk assessments.
• Support adherence to regulatory requirements (GAP analysis).
• Timely and accurate reporting of activities, priorities and escalation where required.

Skills

Risk management

Controls

Audit

Governance

RCA

Remediation

Control monitoring

Continuous improvement

Communication

Organization

Reporting

Gap analysis

AI risk tools

Financial services knowledge

Education

IRM Certificate in Risk Management

ISO 27001

Job description

Our client seeks a Risk & Governance Analyst to be responsible for supporting the effective operation of the Technology & Change risk and governance framework. The role ensures that risk, control, policy, audit, outsourcing and regulatory activities are coordinated, monitored and reported in a timely and consistent manner. Working closely with Technology leadership, risk owners and key stakeholders, the role helps maintain a strong control environment through the management of risk assessments, risk registers, policy reviews, supplier governance and audit activities, while supporting compliance with internal standards and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the effective operation of the Enterprise Risk Management Framework within Technology.
• Maintain the Technology Risk Register ensuring risks, controls and actions are accurately documented and regularly reviewed.
• Facilitate regular risk and control reviews with Technology Management and risk owners, ensuring the effectiveness of controls.
• Support and conduct risk assessments, including assessments for Technology, change initiatives, new services, outsourcing arrangements and material suppliers.
• Facilitate and support Technology internal and external Audits.
• Coordinate, review, update and report on policies, procedures and registers within the department.
• Support Technology & Change outsourcing and procurement processes; including onboarding, annual reviews and risk assessments.
• Support adherence to regulatory requirements (GAP analysis).
• Timely and accurate reporting of activities, priorities and escalation where required.

Key Skills and Experience

• Experience working within a risk, controls, Audit and/or governance role.
• Strong understanding of risk management and control frameworks, including risk assessments, root cause analysis (RCA), corrective and preventative actions, remediation planning, control monitoring and continuous improvement activities.
• Demonstrates initiative, accountability and a sense of ownership for delivering outcomes.
• Effective communicator with strong organisational and coordination skills, able to manage competing priorities and maintain attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to evaluate risks, identify root causes, assess impacts and support effective practical solutions.
• Ability to produce prompt, accurate, clear and concise reporting.
• Experience performing GAP analysis identifying areas for improvement and supporting areas for remediation.
• Ability to work with senior managers, risk owners, auditors and suppliers.
• Experience using AI tools to support risk management, governance and control activities, while ensuring appropriate governance and responsible use of AI.
• Relevant Risk, Governance, Audit or IT certifications (ie IRM Certificate in Risk Management, ISO 27001 etc).
• Knowledge of the Financial Services.

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