Technology Assurance Analyst
Hybrid / London office based
Excellent salary + bonus + benefits
Astrum Search is supporting a forward-thinking research and technology (FinTech) company specializing in financial research, IT infrastructure, and machine learning.
As part of the Controls Assurance team, you will conduct reviews of critical business processes and key technology projects. Your role involves assessing business risk areas, especially within the change portfolio, providing insights to the Board and Senior Leadership to improve the business.
Responsibilities:
1. Lead assessments of tech platforms, applications, and infrastructure in a trading environment.
2. Collaborate with developers and engineers to understand the technical landscape and apply a risk-focused approach.
3. Perform risk evaluations across engineering functions.
4. Develop creative testing strategies to produce insightful, data-driven findings.
5. Incorporate data throughout the review process, from planning to reporting and follow-up.
6. Present clear summaries of risk areas and recommendations to senior stakeholders.
Ideal Candidate Profile:
1. Strong academic background, ideally a 2:1 or above in Computer Science or similar.
2. Knowledge of modern software development practices like Agile, DevOps, and CI/CD.
3. Experience in risk, audit, or assurance roles, preferably in financial services.
4. Ability to operate effectively in fast-paced, mission-critical environments.
5. Proficiency in working with datasets and structured problem-solving.
6. Familiarity with tools like Power BI, Tableau, Alteryx, or Python is advantageous.
If you aspire to work with some of the brightest minds, this role offers a competitive base salary, bonus, and extensive benefits.
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