IT Risk and Control Analyst Blackburn, England
Job description
Role: IT Risk and Control Analyst
Location: Blackburn, BB1 2FA – Office Based
Hours: Full Time / Permanent
Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 (dependent on experience)
We have an exciting opportunity for an IT Risk and Control Analyst to join our Technology function at EG Group!
Reporting directly into the Head of IT Risk and Control, you will be responsible for identifying and assessing IT risks, creating and monitoring IT controls, and continually look for ways to centralise and rationalise controls ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of IT risk management practices, excellent analytical skills and the ability to communicate effectively across all levels and departments.
If you are looking for a role where you can make a noticeable difference within a small but growing team, this could be the perfect opportunity for you. This is the perfect time to join the team, during a period of significant growth, excitement and opportunity!
Duties & Responsibilities:
Support the embedding of IT controls into business as usual through detailed review of design and operation and work closely with new control operators.
Support the IT Risk and Control team with the preparation of management reporting.
Manage issues/actions, mitigation solutions and remediation activities to drive improvements and consistency across IT.
Identify process and control weaknesses, and make recommendations for improvements.
Provide targeted support to Control Owners and Operators through 1-2-1 IT Risk and Control training or group sessions.
Lead the development of IT risk & control reporting and support wider enterprise risk activities as required.
Provide support and guidance to project teams and other business areas in relation to IT Risk Management – building strong relationships and becoming a trusted advisor.
Support with test plans/script creation.
Support the creation of IT policies as needed, ensuring they are fit for purpose and maintained in line with best practice and global control requirements.
Collaborate with different business areas and country units to meet global IT Risk management requirements and policies.
Participate in wider change projects, providing objective challenge and oversight to ensure that IT and security controls / approaches are observed whilst also ensuring risks and issues identified are reported and escalated in line with the governance framework.
Drive an effective risk & control culture across EG Group, promoting accountability, responsibility, and action, and acting as a risk & control ambassador.
Coordinate and facilitate awareness and training on behalf of IT to ensure that risk responsibilities are understood and carried out throughout the department.
Candidate Requirements:
18 months+ experience working onsite (client side) as part of an external audit function.
Confident with IT Controls Testing, creation of test scripts and co-ordination of activities including scheduling.
Good knowledge of IT General Controls
Support the design and testing of IT General Controls.
The ability to influence colleagues, teams, and senior leadership to embed IT Risk Management processes successfully.
Support Issues/Actions management and remediation strategies to mitigate risk.
Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, being able to decipher complex information, analyse and report to different audiences.
Knowledge of ERP systems, particularly SAP is desirable.
Working knowledge of IT Control frameworks is desired and ITIL, COBIT knowledge will be helpful.
Experience working for a Big 4 Audit firm or similar corporate environment is desirable.
Benefits & Rewards:
Performance Based Bonus Scheme
Employee Life Assurance
EG Group Discounts - up to 15% off at our stores and food to go restaurants
ASDA Discount Card – 10% off all ASDA stores
EG Cares Benefits - exclusive discounts across 900 retailers
Smart Health – 24/7 online GP access, health checks and health and wellbeing support
Employee Assistance Programme – access to our Wellbeing Centre which offers emotional & practical support including free financial advice
Learning & Development – access to our Learning Hub, the most extensive online course library in the world to support you with every step of your career at EG Group
Waterside Café - freshly prepared meals at affordable prices
Free Secure Car Parking
Dress Down Fridays
Flexi-Time
Prayer and Ablution Facilities
Cycle to Work / Shower Facilities
Sit / Stand Desk Facilities
Work Anniversary Rewards
Free Eye Test
Who are EG Group?
United Kingdom-based EG Group is a leading independent convenience retailer, which has established partnerships with global brands such as Starbucks, Cinnabon, KFC, Subway, Greggs, SPAR, and Burger King, as well as a focused portfolio of proprietary brands. The business has an established pedigree of delivering an excellent Grocery & Merchandise, Foodservice and Fuel proposition in all the markets in which it operates and currently employs more than 50,000 colleagues working in over 6,600 sites across the UK&I, Europe, USA and Australia. The group has enjoyed significant growth, with 2022 revenues exceeding $30.6bn as well as serving over one billion customers annually.
Please note, the successful applicant will be subject to a completed DBS check, which will be funded by EG Group
Apply today to start your career as an IT Risk and Control Analyst! To apply, please email a copy of your CV to [email protected] with the reference ‘IT Risk and Control Analyst - Head Office’
