Risk Analyst
IT Risk Analyst
Are you a detail-oriented Risk Analyst with experience navigating the evolving regulatory landscape and supporting risk-informed decision making across technology and operational environments? We’re looking for an experienced Risk Analyst to join a leading financial services organisation.
This is a key role supporting second-line risk activities, working closely with technology, operational, and risk stakeholders to help identify, assess, and monitor IT and operational risks in line with regulatory expectations including PRA and DORA.
🔧 Key Responsibilities:
- Support the delivery and continuous improvement of the IT Risk Management Framework and associated processes in line with regulatory requirements and internal standards.
- Analyse IT and operational risks, providing meaningful insight and challenge to first-line teams.
- Assist in the oversight and review of IT risk incidents, ensuring appropriate investigation, escalation, and root cause analysis.
- Produce clear, concise, and actionable risk reports, dashboards, and second-line assurance findings.
- Work collaboratively with stakeholders to improve risk awareness, control effectiveness, and governance practices across the business.
- Support risk assessments, control reviews, and monitoring activities across technology and operational functions.
📌 Requirements:
- Good understanding of IT security regulations and legislation (e.g. PRA, DORA, NIS2).
- Experience working within risk, assurance, compliance, or governance functions within financial services.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and communicate risk themes effectively.
- Confident communicator, comfortable engaging with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Experience producing risk reporting, analysis, and written recommendations.
- Knowledge of IT controls, risk frameworks, and incident management processes would be advantageous.