IT Controls Analyst - £55,000 - £60,000 base
We are seeking a dedicated IT Controls Analyst to join a top FTSE 100 business.
In this role, you’ll be integral to identifying and resolving gaps within the current IT Controls operating model, helping to strengthen and secure the organization’s systems. Your expertise will be essential in establishing a dedicated team aimed at maintaining high standards in DTS IT control quality. You will directly contribute to bolstering the resilience and security of our systems, ensuring they adhere to top governance, risk, and compliance standards.
Key Responsibilities:
* Execute IT control assurance procedures to ensure robust control performance.
* Support the maintenance of the control framework and update related control descriptions.
* Review control evidence to verify the completion of assurance requirements.
* Identify control weaknesses and escalate issues as needed.
* Prepare detailed reports on control effectiveness for executive insights.
* Offer guidance on control requirements and oversee the design and implementation of effective controls.
* Coordinate with internal and external audit teams to manage and address audit activities.
* Stay updated on regulatory and contractual changes to keep controls aligned with business needs.
Qualifications & Skills:
* Industry certifications, such as CISA and ISO Auditor.
* Skilled in critical analysis and strategy development to tackle challenges.
* Expert at building stakeholder relationships, with strong technical and non-technical communication skills.
* Comprehensive knowledge of information security practices, including identity and access management, encryption, and multi-factor authentication.
* Proactive in staying informed on cybersecurity threats and implementing risk mitigation measures.
* Familiar with key regulatory frameworks and security standards, such as COBIT, CPNI, NIST, ISO27xx, Cyber Essentials, and SWIFT.
* Experienced in compliance management and skilled at negotiating with difficult stakeholders.
* Exceptional verbal and written communicator, adept at balancing multiple demands.
* Able to perform well under pressure, prioritize effectively, and meet strict deadlines.
* Self-motivated and proficient in remote work, effectively managing tasks and resources with minimal supervision.
If you’re passionate about refining control processes, ensuring regulatory alignment, and making a meaningful impact on risk management practices, we’d be excited to hear from you!