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IT Risk and Governance Analyst, Basildon
Client: Pearson Whiffin Recruitment Group
Location: Basildon, 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 – London – 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 role supports a Technology Transformation Programme and maintains oversight over current operational technology and applications.
* Assist in implementing risk identification control strategies, working with multiple teams to create learning materials, templates, and facilitate workshops.
* Support horizon scanning exercises 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.
2. Risk and event analysis
* Review, triage, and analyze internal and external technology issues and risk events, providing updates for a knowledge base.
* Assist in change reviews, 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.
3. Risk controls and management
* Assist in developing the technology governance framework and controls reference library, and support policy development.
* Support management of the IT controls library, including reviewing change requests and analyzing control performance.
* Support GRC platform operations, including writing runbooks and engaging feedback for service improvements.
4. Risk governance and compliance
* Manage the service interface for Technology Service Governance, including information provision and demand management.
* Ensure accurate record keeping of governance decisions and track policy and strategy exceptions.
* Support audits, certifications, and resolution of audit findings.
5. Reporting & documentation
* Prepare and present reports on technology risk and governance performance.
* Maintain documentation for governance procedures, project updates, and client interactions.
* Develop new risk visualizations to improve communication.
* Collaborate with Technology Service teams to promote learning and awareness campaigns.
* Research and develop new risk modeling techniques to enhance services.
* Support learning and development within the team.
Education, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Experience:
* Experience in enterprise technology services, including support or administration, 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.
* Ability to analyze data and create reports using PowerBI, Tableau, or similar tools.
* Proficiency in scripting or automation with PowerAutomate, Python, or similar.
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