IT Risk & Controls Specialist

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IT Risk & Control Specialist / IT Risk / Controls / Stakeholder / Frameworks / ISO27001 / Governance / CISA / ITIL / Audit

I have teamed up with one of my busiest clients in order to find a highly talented 'IT Risk & Control Specialist' to be based in their very impressive Warwickshire office in the West Midlands.

I am looking for someone who has experience in the identification of risk and control activity and performance, and the development of appropriate change and improvement solutions to support the effective delivery of the first line of defence in the business. The successful applicant will have the opportunity to work with key stakeholders to drive an effective risk & control management landscape across the business's IT division.

Key Responsibilities:

*Identify, propose and facilitate the development and implementation of appropriate IT controls to mitigate risks and issues.

*Investigate, challenge, negotiate and advise IT stakeholders on the approach to IT risk, issue, audit and control management.

*Proactively develop, monitor and deliver an IT control improvement plan which complements the business Operational Risk Management Framework and delivers continuous improvements.

*Develop and create regular reporting solutions on the overall IT division risk, issue, control and audit position for IT senior managers.

*Complete regular internal self-audits within the IT division.

*Collate, interpret and present the IT division risk oversight position and plan and prepare documentation for the IT Divisional Risk and Issues Committee meetings.

*Proactively co-ordinate and communicate with key internal stakeholders in corporate governance functions and other internal departments.

*Deliver short term / one-off projects and activities as required by and to the standards and outcomes agreed with Line Manager.

Key skills:

*Knowledge of IT control frameworks (e.g. CoBIT, ISO27001) and relevant best practice

*Good relationship building and influencing skills

*Experience of performing risk and control based reviews

*Excellent relationship building and influencing skills

*Experience of analytical work in a Governance, Risk management and/or similar Assurance function

*Knowledge of project management and planning processes and techniques (desirable)

*Suitable professional qualification (e.g. CISA, CGEIT, CRISC, ITIL etc.) or willing to work towards

This is a permanent role offering a highly competitive salary (depending on experience), you will also get a very competitive benefits packaging (Inc. up to 17.5% bonus, Pension, free parking, remote/flexible working etc.). A truly great place to work with a very high retention rate over the last 10 years!

If this role is of genuine interest please forward your most up to date CV to [email protected] or get give me a call on 0121 214 6142 for a confidential discussion!

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