Control Testing Analyst

Control Testing Analyst

Posted 1 day ago by Anson McCade

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£50 Per hour
Outside
Hybrid
United Kingdom
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Business Continuity Planning Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) Change Management Control Framework Control Objectives For Information And Related Technology (COBIT) Financial Services Identity And Access Management Information Technology Controls Information Technology Infrastructure Library Management Microsoft 365 Microsoft Excel Microsoft Word Scheduling Stakeholder Engagement Stakeholder Management Templates Vulnerability

Summary: The IT Controls Testing Analyst role involves validating IT and IS controls through structured testing within a leading financial services organization. The position requires scheduling and leading walkthroughs, reviewing documentation, conducting assessments, and reporting findings. Candidates should possess relevant certifications and experience in IT controls testing. The role offers remote or hybrid working options and is outside IR35.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Validating a prioritised set of IT and IS controls through structured enquiry-based testing.
  • 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.

Key Skills:

  • CISA certification (essential); CISM, CISSP, ISO27001, COBIT, ITIL (highly desirable).
  • Strong background in IT controls testing, ideally within financial services.
  • Excellent communication, documentation, and stakeholder engagement skills.

Salary (Rate): £50.00/hr

City: undetermined

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: outside IR35

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT

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

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