IT Risk Analyst - Remote/Horsham - Up to GBP45k

An experienced IT Risk analyst is required by an impressive technology company of note. This role will report into the Info Sec Manager and will work closely with the IT and Risk Management teams. We are looking for an experienced technical risk analyst who is able to work as a team and independently - they will work to produce MI for senior stakeholders so they will need to be able to understand the Metrix produced and not just collate data. They will assess and identify IT risks for acquisitions, control testing and validation of the risk/control indicators as well as support consultancy projects.

Key Activities & Responsibilities:

- Reviewing technology controls to identify potential vulnerabilities and weaknesses

- Conducting risk assessments for all new technology projects, applications and services, identifying risks and agreeing mitigation actions

- Documenting, defining and reporting on technology risk

- Working with Group Risk, to ensure technology risk and controls are aligned with regulatory and compliance requirements

- Ongoing review and monitoring of risk issues and actions

- Execution of control testing and validation of the risk/control indicators

- Maintaining awareness of emerging security risks and trends and raise awareness of risks where appropriate

Required Skills/Experience:

- Proven track record in technology risk identification and management

- Knowledge and experience of the wider and emerging technology space, such as infrastructure, database, networks, mobile device management and cloud technologies

- Experience of information risk governance and an understanding of risk analysis, management techniques and methodologies

- Strong analytical skills with the capability to assess the information provided, and provide clear and appropriate direction

- Excellent communication and reporting skills, including the ability to simplify complex technical information into clear executable Business intelligence

- Ability to build positive rapport and trust quickly

- Ability to communicate with stakeholders at all levels

Desirable Skills/Experience:

- Financial Services industry experience

- CISSP/CRISC Certification

- Working knowledge of the regulatory environment, information security best practices (ISO 27001:2013, NIST Cyber Security framework etc.)

- Excellent planning and organisational skills

If you have the required skills and experience and would like to learn more, please submit your details now for a full consultation.

Please note that this role can be worked remotely with one day a fortnight required in the Horsham office.

IT Risk Analyst - Horsham - Up to GBP45k