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IT Risk and Governance Analyst, West Midlands
Client: Pearson Whiffin Recruitment Group
Location: West Midlands
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 is a role supporting both a Technology Transformation Programme and 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 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.
Risk and event analysis
* Review, triage and analyse internal and external technology issues and risk events, updating a knowledge base to support organisational 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 with the Third Party Risk & Assurance Specialist.
Risk controls and management
* Assist in developing the technology governance framework and controls reference library; support policies, standards, and procedures.
* Review change requests for the IT controls library, perform version control, and analyse control performance.
* Support GRC platform operations, including writing runbooks, engaging feedback, and improving service design.
Risk governance and compliance
* Manage the service interface for Technology Service Governance, providing information, managing demand, and analysing metrics.
* Maintain records of governance decisions and track policy exceptions and risk acceptances.
* Support audits, certifications, and resolve 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 visualisations for technology risk communication.
* Collaborate with Technology Service teams to promote learning and awareness campaigns.
* Research new technology and risk modelling techniques to improve services.
* Support team learning and development.
Qualifications and Skills:
* Experience in enterprise technology services/support, including ITIL and asset management.
* Knowledge of various IT environments, including cloud, cybersecurity, and applications.
* Experience deploying and operating IT controls and procedures.
* Understanding of IT Governance, Risk, and Compliance frameworks.
* Ability to create reports using PowerBI, Tableau, or similar tools.
* Proficiency in scripting automation tasks with PowerAutomate, Python, or similar.
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