IT Risk Analyst

About the company

We are a consultancy operating within Robert Walters, the world's most trusted talent solutions business. Across the globe, we deliver recruitment, outsourcing, and talent advisory services for businesses of all sizes, opening doors for people with diverse skills, ambitions, and backgrounds.

This role offers an exciting opportunity to join a global business, providing top-tier service to our blue-chip clients.

Your tasks

We have an exciting new opportunity for an IT Risk Analyst to join Robert Walters as a Consultant.

• Support the operation of IT risk governance processes across global IT teams
• Identify, manage, and track IT risks from vulnerabilities, incidents, and control assessments.
• Collaborate with IT teams to define and monitor remediation actions for control weaknesses.
• Support system and application control reviews during periodic assurance activities.
• Prepare monthly management reports on IT risk management activities.
• Provide technology risk advice and liaise with key stakeholders like Information Security and Business Continuity teams.
• Partner with Operational Risk and Audit teams to support governance and assurance efforts.

Requirements

• Professional certifications like CISA, RiskIT, CISM, CISSP, or CSSLP are desirable.
• Understanding of technology risk frameworks (COBIT, ISO27001, ISO/IEC 27034) and IT General Controls (ITGCs).
• Background in IT with a focus on risk, controls, or internal audit specialising in IT. Familiarity with Software Development Lifecycles (SDLC).
• Exceptional relationship management and collaboration skills to challenge and support IT teams on control design, operation, and remediation tracking.
• Ability to meet audit requirements by providing accurate and timely information.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Excellent communication skills for producing reports, liaising with IT/Cyber Security teams, and ensuring accountability for action completion.

What we offer

As a Consultant, you will benefit from permanent employment with Robert Walters and will be deployed on an assignment within our clients' organisations, in return we will provide you with the opportunity to develop your skills with ongoing training and professional support.

How to apply

What's Next If you are ready to take the next step, apply now! Successful applicants will be contacted directly by a recruiter to discuss the role more.

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IT Risk Analyst Location : London Role Type: Permanent Work Setup: Hybrid

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