Detailed Description From Employer:
Role: IT Controls Testing Analyst
Location: UK or Dublin (Remote/Hybrid options available)
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Length: Until 19th December 2025
Rate: £350–£400 per day (Outside IR35)
We’re urgently looking for 3–4 experienced IT Controls Testing Analysts to join a high-profile programme within a leading financial services organisation.
Role Overview: You’ll be responsible for validating a prioritised set of IT and IS controls through structured enquiry-based testing. This includes:
- Scheduling and leading Microsoft Teams-based walkthroughs with control owners
- Reviewing supporting documentation and evidence
- Conducting detailed control assessments
- Documenting findings in Word templates and updating Excel trackers
- Reporting outcomes to management and stakeholders
Controls to Test: 55 prioritised key controls across multiple business units
Control Domains: You’ll be testing across a wide range of domains including:
- Perimeter Security – Networks, Devices, Threat Monitoring, Malware Protection
- Critical Applications – Change Management, Secure Development, Access Management
- Resilience – Continuity Planning, Crisis Response, Vulnerability Management
- Data Controls – Protection, Loss Prevention, Retention, Accuracy
- Financial Control Framework – ITGCs, Access Management, Change Management
What We’re Looking For:
Certifications: CISA (essential); CISM, CISSP, ISO27001, COBIT, ITIL (highly desirable)
Experience: Strong background in IT controls testing, ideally within financial services
Skills: Excellent communication, documentation, and stakeholder engagement skills
Reference: AMC/JWH/CTAL1