Risk & Control Solutions Analyst

Risk & Control Solutions Analyst
Location: Hybrid 60% office-40% Remote - Sheffield
Duration: 27/11/2026
Rate £349
MUST BE PAYE THROUGH UMBRELLA

Role Description:
Why join us? (Overview of Dept./Function) This role sits within a large financial services technology environment and will work closely with technology control owners, platforms, data and engineering teams to help design, build, and transform the Controls environment.
The Opportunity: (Brief Overview of the Role)
The role holder will be a vital link between control operators/teams (who will be driving new requirements), application engineering teams and, where required, appropriate clients architects.
We are looking for a highly effective delivery-focused contractor who can work autonomously, communicate effectively across teams, and operate comfortably within complex, regulated enterprise environments. Experience in delivering data focused and technical solutions would be highly beneficial.

Key Responsibilities

• Work with Control Owners and Control Operators to gather, review and optimize business requirements.
• Support the production of detailed specifications to allow business requirements to be understood and delivered by the engineering team.
• Bridge and minimize the gap between non-technical teams, engineering and a variety of end users for the whole project life cycle, to ensure technical compatibility and user satisfaction.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant internal control standards and external regulatory requirements.
• Acquire & maintain knowledge in various areas of Technology Controls and actively participate in knowledge sharing.
• Support delivery through the entire life cycle of the project.

What you will need to succeed in the role: (Minimum Qualification and Skills Required)

• Strong problem-solving and data analytical skills.
• Ability to understand complex data, relationships, and process logic
• Understanding of commonly used technologies (including databases, server infrastructure, user interface technologies and design)
• Initiative and proactiveness, particularly in problem-solving
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to communicate complex information clearly
• Courage and ability to challenge the status-quo.
• Strong time management skills and the ability to work under pressure.
• Quick learning, team player and strong interpersonal/social skills to build and maintain cordial

What additional skills will be good to have? (List out good to have skills and certifications)

• Any experience with the following will be beneficial but is not critical:
• Previous exposure to technology risk and controls data, tools, or processes
• Basic knowledge on AGILE and Dev-Ops methodology.