Senior Risk and Controls Analyst

Senior Risk and Controls Analyst

Senior Risk and Controls AnalystLocation: London (3 days per week in office)Salary: £80,000 - £85,000 per annumA leading financial services client is seeking a Senior Risk and Controls Analyst to join their Technology Governance, Risk, and Compliance team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to drive compliance and risk reduction initiatives across the organization. Key Responsibilities:

- Maintain and mature 1st Line of Defence technology Risk and Controls processes
- Perform controls analysis and testing, providing best practice recommendations
- Drive risk management activities including analysis, identification, and oversight
- Support and produce Management Information for committees and stakeholders






- Lead internal and external audits and support regulatory initiatives
- Support Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM) Assurance activities
- Deliver continuous enhancement to support GRC maturity initiatives
- Manage exceptions against policies and standards
- Create and deliver InfoSec Assurance awareness briefings

Required Qualifications and Skills:

- University degree in Information/Cyber Security or related field, or equivalent compliance experience
- Strong stakeholder management skills across multiple business functions
- Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills
- Understanding of security-related KPIs, KRIs, metrics, and reporting
- Ability to manage multiple projects and deliver timely, effective solutions
- Rapid understanding of complex business operating environments
- Applied knowledge of GRC to drive compliance and improve service delivery

Preferred Experience:

- Professional security qualifications (e.g., CISM, CRISC, CISSP)
- Experience in regulated markets or financial services






- Knowledge of Information Security Domains and frameworks (e.g., NIST, CIS)
- Background in 1st Line of Defence Risk & Control roles or IT/Cyber Architecture
- Experience in risk management, audit oversight, and TPRM assessments

This role offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to work with a prestigious financial services organization. If you're passionate about risk management and compliance in the technology sector, we want to hear from you!Please apply with an updated CV if you think you would be a good fit for this role.

▶️ Senior Risk and Controls Analyst
🖊️ McCabe & Barton
📍 London