Control Testing Analyst

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 (Inside 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