Job Description

Join us as a Technology Controls Testing Analyst

We'll look to you to protect the bank by assuring that our applications and technology infrastructure is adequate, effective and fit for purpose on an end-to-end basis You'll clearly document any control weaknesses identified within the adequacy and effectiveness assessments and testing undertaken This is a chance to join a talented and supportive team that will help you achieve great exposure as you develop with us

What you'll do


In this role, you'll work with Information Technology General Controls, including complex Automated Controls and contribute to the ongoing design and development of assurance processes and methodology.


You'll also maintain detailed test documentation and reports for the technology you assess, keeping stakeholders informed of testing progress and results, in line with quality expectations and compliance requirements. You'll be required to meet clear testing timelines, ensuring that any documentation is complete and accurate to satisfy auditing from external parties. We'll look to you to clearly communicate any identified control weaknesses to the team, relevant business contact or SME.


In addition, you'll:

Contribute to the development and delivery of an annual risk-based assurance programme Collaborate with business teams, at relevant level, to ensure a comprehensive understanding of controls and their testing procedures Perform walkthroughs with stakeholders on the technology you assess, documenting high quality control testing workpapers Stay up to date with regulatory requirements and industry best practices for technology controls Undertake adequacy and effectiveness assessments of technology controls

The skills you'll need


To excel in this role, you'll have a proven experience of developing and executing test plans on technology with IT General Controls and Automated Controls, including adequacy and effectiveness of technology controls. A professional certification such as CISA or CRISC would be advantageous.


You'll also have:

Audit experience within a financial services or large accounting firm The ability to identify risks associated with use of IT applications and infrastructure and assess the internal controls that provide mitigation Good written and verbal communication skills to effectively document test plans, results, and communicate findings to team, stakeholders and SMEs * The ability to identify control weaknesses and recommend improvements to strengthen internal control frameworks