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IT Risk and Governance Analyst, Aberdeen
Client: Pearson Whiffin Recruitment Group
Location: Aberdeen
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 – Aberdeen – 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 as well as maintaining oversight over current operational technology and applications.
* Assist the implementation of risk identification control strategies, working with multiple teams to create learning material, templates, and facilitate workshops;
* Support horizon scanning exercises to identify 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, updating a knowledge base for continuous learning;
* Assist in change reviews, Risk Control Self-Assessment exercises, control testing, and deep dives into technology issues and risks;
* Support vendor risk assessments, controls assurance, and compliance attestations in collaboration with the Third Party Risk & Assurance Specialist.
Risk controls and management
* Assist in developing the technology governance framework, controls reference library, policies, standards, and procedures;
* Support management of the IT controls library, reviewing change requests, and analyzing technology control performance;
* Support GRC platform operations, including writing runbooks, feedback collection, and process improvements.
Risk governance and compliance
* Manage the service interface for Technology Service Governance, providing information, managing demand, and analyzing performance metrics;
* Ensure accurate record-keeping of governance decisions and track policy exceptions and risk acceptances;
* Support audits, certifications, and the resolution of audit findings.
Reporting & documentation
* Prepare and present reports on technology risk and governance performance;
* Maintain documentation for governance procedures, project updates, and client interactions;
* Develop new visualizations for risk communication;
* Collaborate with Technology Service teams to promote learning and awareness campaigns;
* Research and develop new risk modeling techniques;
* Support team learning and development initiatives.
Qualifications and Skills:
* Experience in enterprise technology services, IT support, or administration, including ITIL and asset management;
* Understanding of enterprise IT environments, including cloud, cybersecurity, and applications;
* Experience deploying and operating IT controls and procedures;
* Knowledge of IT Governance, Risk, and Compliance frameworks;
* Experience creating reports with PowerBI, Tableau, or similar tools;
* Ability to automate tasks using PowerAutomate, Python, or similar.
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