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IT Risk and Governance Analyst, Wakefield
Client: Pearson Whiffin Recruitment Group
Location: Wakefield, 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 – Wakefield – 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 materials, 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; update knowledge bases for organizational learning.
* Assist in change reviews, Risk Control Self-Assessment exercises, control testing, and deep dives.
* Support vendor risk assessments, controls assurance, and compliance attestations.
Risk Controls and Management
* Assist in developing the technology governance framework and controls library; support policy development.
* Manage the IT controls library, review change requests, and analyze control performance.
* Support GRC platform operations, including writing runbooks and process improvements.
Risk Governance and Compliance
* Manage the Technology Service Governance interface, handle FAQs, demand, and metrics analysis.
* Ensure proper record-keeping of governance decisions and support audit processes.
Reporting & Documentation
* Prepare reports on technology risk and governance performance.
* Maintain documentation for procedures, project updates, and audits.
* Develop visualizations for risk communication and promote awareness campaigns.
Qualifications and Skills:
* Experience in enterprise technology services, support, or administration (ITIL, asset management).
* Knowledge of enterprise IT environments, cloud computing, cybersecurity, and applications.
* Experience with IT controls, governance, risk, and compliance frameworks.
* Proficiency in data analysis and reporting tools like PowerBI or Tableau.
* Ability to automate tasks using PowerAutomate, Python, or similar.
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