Tech Risk & Controls Analyst - SDLC & Security Governance

TechDigital Group; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

TechDigital Group seeks a Technology Risk & Controls Analyst with hands-on ITGC/ITAC testing and expertise in security controls within financial services. You will act as a trusted advisor to technology teams, ensuring robust control design, testing, and remediation, while supporting audits and regulatory requests.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in technology risk, information security, and GRC, with strong analytical skills and experience in SDLC governance and control monitoring.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Technology Risk, Information Security, IT Controls, Audit, or GRC within financial services.
• Hands-on experience with ITGC, ITAC, and Information Security control testing.
• Strong knowledge of risk management, controls, RCSA, audit, and regulatory compliance.
• Experience supporting SDLC and Architecture governance processes.
• Excellent analytical, documentation, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct ITGC, ITAC, and Information Security control testing and document results.
• Perform Risk & Control Self-Assessments (RCSA) and identify technology risks and control gaps.
• Evaluate control design and operating effectiveness across SDLC, Architecture, and Technology processes.
• Manage audit findings, control deficiencies, and remediation activities through closure.
• Support internal/external audits, regulatory reviews, and compliance requests.
• Partner with SDLC and Architecture teams to provide risk guidance and governance oversight.
• Monitor risk metrics, control performance, and compliance status.

Skills

Technology Risk

Information Security

IT Controls

Audit

GRC

SDLC Governance

Job description

Job Description/ Responsibilities
We are seeking a highly skilled Technology Risk & Controls Analyst with experience in SDLC, Architecture, Information Security, and Technology Risk Management within the financial services industry. The role requires hands-on experience in ITGC, ITAC, and Information Security control testing, risk assessments, audit support, and regulatory compliance activities. The successful candidate will act as a trusted risk advisor to technology teams while ensuring effective control design, testing, and remediation.
Key Responsibilities
• Conduct ITGC, ITAC, and Information Security control testing and document results.
• Perform Risk & Control Self-Assessments (RCSA) and identify technology risks and control gaps.
• Evaluate control design and operating effectiveness across SDLC, Architecture, and Technology processes.
• Manage audit findings, control deficiencies, and remediation activities through closure.
• Support internal/external audits, regulatory reviews, and compliance requests.
• Partner with SDLC and Architecture teams to provide risk guidance and governance oversight.
• Monitor risk metrics, control performance, and compliance status.
Required Skills & Experience
• 5+ years of experience in Technology Risk, Information Security, IT Controls, Audit, or GRC within financial services.
• Hands-on experience with ITGC, ITAC, and Information Security control testing.
• Strong knowledge of risk management, controls, RCSA, audit, and regulatory compliance.
• Experience supporting SDLC and Architecture governance processes.
• Excellent analytical, documentation, and stakeholder management skills.
Preferred Qualifications
• Experience with AI-driven control testing automation or control monitoring solutions.
• Certifications such as CISA, CRISC, CISSP, CISM, or equivalent.
• Familiarity with regulatory and industry frameworks such as NIST, COBIT, ISO 27001, SOX, or FFIEC.

• ITGC & ITAC Control Testing
• Technology Risk Management
• Information Security Controls
• RCSA
• SDLC & Architecture Risk Governance
• Audit & Regulatory Compliance