Role: IT Controls Testing Analyst
Location: UK or Dublin (Remote/Hybrid options available)
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Length: Until 19th December 2025
Rate: £350–£400 per day (Inside IR35)
We’re urgently looking for 3–4 experienced IT Controls Testing Analysts to join a high-profile programme within a leading financial services organisation.
Role Overview:
You’ll be responsible for validating a prioritised set of IT and IS controls through structured enquiry-based testing. This includes:
* Scheduling and leading Microsoft Teams-based walkthroughs with control owners
* Reviewing supporting documentation and evidence
* Conducting detailed control assessments
* Documenting findings in Word templates and updating Excel trackers
* Reporting outcomes to management and stakeholders
* Controls to Test: 55 prioritised key controls across multiple business units
Control Domains:
You’ll be testing across a wide range of domains including:
* Perimeter Security – Networks, Devices, Threat Monitoring, Malware Protection
* Critical Applications – Change Management, Secure Development, Access Management
* Resilience – Continuity Planning, Crisis Response, Vulnerability Management
* Data Controls – Protection, Loss Prevention, Retention, Accuracy
* Financial Control Framework – ITGCs, Access Management, Change Management
What We’re Looking For:
* Certifications: CISA (essential); CISM, CISSP, ISO27001, COBIT, ITIL (highly desirable)
* Experience: Strong background in IT controls testing, ideally within financial services
* Skills: Excellent communication, documentation, and stakeholder engagement skills
Reference: AMC/JWH/CTAL1