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Senior Risk and Controls Analyst
Location: London (3 days per week in office)
Salary: £80,000 - £85,000 per annum
A leading financial services client is seeking a Senior Risk and Controls Analyst to join their Technology Governance, Risk, and Compliance team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to drive compliance and risk reduction initiatives across the organization.
Key Responsibilities:
Maintain and mature 1st Line of Defence technology Risk and Controls processes
Perform controls analysis and testing, providing best practice recommendations
Drive risk management activities including analysis, identification, and oversight
Support and produce Management Information for committees and stakeholders
Lead internal and external audits and support regulatory initiatives
Support Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM) Assurance activities
Deliver continuous enhancement to support GRC maturity initiatives
Manage exceptions against policies and standards
Create and deliver InfoSec Assurance awareness briefings
Required Qualifications and Skills:
University degree in Information/Cyber Security or related field, or equivalent compliance experience
Strong stakeholder management skills across multiple business functions
Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills
Understanding of security-related KPIs, KRIs, metrics, and reporting
Ability to manage multiple projects and deliver timely, effective solutions
Rapid understanding of complex business operating environments
Applied knowledge of GRC to drive compliance and improve service delivery
Preferred Experience:
Professional security qualifications (e.g., CISM, CRISC, CISSP)
Experience in regulated markets or financial services
Knowledge of Information Security Domains and frameworks (e.g., NIST, CIS)
Background in 1st Line of Defence Risk & Control roles or IT/Cyber Architecture
Experience in risk management, audit oversight, and TPRM assessments
This role offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to work with a prestigious financial services organization. If you're passionate about risk management and compliance in the technology sector, we want to hear from you!
Please apply with an updated CV if you think you would be a good fit for this role.
