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IT Risk and Governance Analyst, Bolton, Greater Manchester
Client: Pearson Whiffin Recruitment Group
Location: Bolton, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Views: 4
Posted: 04.06.2025
Expiry Date: 19.07.2025
Job Description:
IT Risk and Governance Analyst – Bolton – 3 month contract
We are seeking an analytical mind, with an eye for detail, procedures and technical acumen, to help the business implement and run a new IT risk management framework. This is a role supporting a Technology Transformation Programme and maintaining oversight of current operational technology and applications.
* Assist the implementation of risk identification control strategies; work with multiple teams to create learning material, templates, and facilitate workshops.
* Support horizon scanning exercises across the business to identify new and emerging risks, working with Legal and Compliance teams to monitor regulatory changes.
* Manage changes to a risk taxonomy and reference library to support technology risk identification and assessment.
Risk and event analysis
* Review, triage, and analyze internal and external technology issues and risk events; provide updates for a knowledge base to support continuous learning and improvements.
* Assist in change reviews, periodic Risk Control Self-Assessment exercises, control testing, and thematic deep dives.
* Support vendor risk assessments, controls assurance, and compliance attestations for clients and third parties.
Risk controls and management
* Assist in developing the technology governance framework and controls reference library; support policy, standards, and procedures development.
* Manage the IT controls library, review change requests, and analyze control performance.
* Support GRC platform operations, including writing runbooks, engaging feedback, and improving service design.
Risk governance and compliance
* Manage the Technology Service Governance interface, provide information, manage demand, and analyze governance metrics.
* Ensure accurate record-keeping of governance decisions and track policy exceptions and risk acceptances.
* Support audits, certifications, and address audit findings.
Reporting & documentation
* Prepare reports on technology risk and governance performance.
* Maintain documentation for procedures, project updates, and client interactions for audits.
* Develop new risk visualizations to enhance communication.
* Work with Technology Service teams to promote learning, awareness campaigns, and training.
* Research new technologies and risk models to improve services and personal knowledge.
* Support team learning and development.
Qualifications, Skills, and Experience:
* Experience in enterprise technology services, support, or administration including ITIL and asset management.
* Understanding of enterprise IT environments, including cloud, cybersecurity, and corporate applications.
* Experience deploying and operating IT controls and procedures.
* Knowledge of IT Governance, Risk, and Compliance frameworks and procedures.
* Ability to analyze data and create reports using PowerBI, Tableau, or similar tools.
* Skill in coding or scripting automation tasks with PowerAutomate, Python, or similar.
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