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IT Risk and Governance Analyst, Shrewsbury
Client: Pearson Whiffin Recruitment Group
Location: Shrewsbury, 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 – Shrewsbury – 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 both a Technology Transformation Programme and the oversight of 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, collaborating with Legal and Compliance teams to monitor regulatory changes.
* Manage changes to 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, updating a knowledge base for organizational learning.
* Assist in change reviews, Risk Control Self-Assessment exercises, control testing, and thematic 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, maintaining policies, standards, and procedures.
* Support management of the IT controls library, reviewing change requests and analyzing control performance.
* Support GRC platform operations, including writing runbooks and improving service design.
Risk Governance and Compliance
* Manage the service interface for Technology Service Governance, including FAQs, demand management, and metrics analysis.
* Ensure accurate record keeping of governance decisions and track policy exceptions and risk acceptances.
* Support audits, certifications, and resolution of audit findings.
Reporting & Documentation
* Prepare reports on technology risk and governance performance.
* Maintain documentation for procedures, project updates, and client interactions.
* Develop technology risk visualizations to enhance communication.
* Promote learning and awareness campaigns within the business.
* Research and develop new risk modeling techniques.
* Support team learning and development efforts.
Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Experience:
* Experience in enterprise technology services, support, or administration, including 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 automation tasks with PowerAutomate, Python, or similar.
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