"it audit" / CISA / cobit / pci-dss / "information security"
My client is a leading global banking and financial services firm. They seek a senior IT risk analyst with a knowledge and appreciation of the technical aspects of information security (Firewall configuration etc) in addition to the ability to conduct IT audits.
Purpose of Role:
As the Retail IT Risk Analyst to identify, report and mitigate IT and Project risks across the Retail Division in conjunction with Business Risk Managers and the Retail Risk Director.
Key Responsibilities:
Primary Requirements
* To identify IT risks within the Retail Division
* Perform IT risk reviews across the Retail Division and present findings and recommendations to senior stakeholders
* Define and quantify risk across IT and Projects within the Retail Division
* Develop IT risk review plans and scopes to ensure key COBIT objectives are incorporated
* Produce detailed monthly risk reports for Risk Committees notifying stakeholders of key risks and incidents
* Investigate IT incidents to understand root cause and be able to quantify the risk to the business
* Liaise with senior management / directors within the Retail Division and across different locations to prioritise reviews and manage stakeholder expectations
* Oversight on key IT projects to ensure risks are identified and mitigated.
* Minimise losses emanating from control weaknesses across the business
* Assist in the implementation of a risk management framework across the Retail division including reviewing and producing risk assessments, risk appetite statements and departmental risk registers.
* Responsible for assessing, addressing and mitigating IT risks on all new product lines and projects
Secondary Requirements
* Review and maintain oversight of the annual business / IT DR tests for the Retail Division
* Advise departments on practical implementation of procedures and key controls
* Ensure that personal knowledge regarding all relevant regulations and legislation is up to date
* Use knowledge of Oracle Query Builder to enable data mining and to generate MI for data analysis or support findings identified in risk reviews
Measures of Success:
* Proactive identification of IT risks
* Risk Review reports produced in a timely manner and to a high standard
* Adherence to Risk review schedule / plan
* Satisfactory grading achieved in all Group / external audits across the Retail Division
Competencies/Skills/Experience:
* A good knowledge of IT Audit
* CISA qualified (or equivalent) and / or knowledge of COBIT
* Must be able to work independently and to prioritise workloads across different locations
* Ability to share knowledge amongst the Retail Risk team
* A good communicator at all levels with excellent report writing skills
* Experience of working with Oracle
* Ability to react quickly and change priorities
* Must be assertive at all levels
* Project Management skills
* Analytical
* Excellent planning and organising skills
* Good oral / written skills
* Innovative
Competencies/Skills/Experience:
* A good knowledge of IT Audit
* CISA qualified (or equivalent) and / or knowledge of COBIT
* Must be able to work independently and to prioritise workloads across different locations
* Ability to share knowledge amongst the Retail Risk team
* A good communicator at all levels with excellent report writing skills
* Experience of working with Oracle
* Ability to react quickly and change priorities
* Must be assertive at all levels
* Project Management skills
* Analytical
* Excellent planning and organising skills
* Good oral / written skills
* Innovative
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My client is a leading global banking and financial services firm. They seek a senior IT risk analyst with a knowledge and appreciation of the technical aspects of information security (Firewall configuration etc) in addition to the ability to conduct IT audits.
Purpose of Role:
As the Retail IT Risk Analyst to identify, report and mitigate IT and Project risks across the Retail Division in conjunction with Business Risk Managers and the Retail Risk Director.
Key Responsibilities:
Primary Requirements
* To identify IT risks within the Retail Division
* Perform IT risk reviews across the Retail Division and present findings and recommendations to senior stakeholders
* Define and quantify risk across IT and Projects within the Retail Division
* Develop IT risk review plans and scopes to ensure key COBIT objectives are incorporated
* Produce detailed monthly risk reports for Risk Committees notifying stakeholders of key risks and incidents
* Investigate IT incidents to understand root cause and be able to quantify the risk to the business
* Liaise with senior management / directors within the Retail Division and across different locations to prioritise reviews and manage stakeholder expectations
* Oversight on key IT projects to ensure risks are identified and mitigated.
* Minimise losses emanating from control weaknesses across the business
* Assist in the implementation of a risk management framework across the Retail division including reviewing and producing risk assessments, risk appetite statements and departmental risk registers.
* Responsible for assessing, addressing and mitigating IT risks on all new product lines and projects
Secondary Requirements
* Review and maintain oversight of the annual business / IT DR tests for the Retail Division
* Advise departments on practical implementation of procedures and key controls
* Ensure that personal knowledge regarding all relevant regulations and legislation is up to date
* Use knowledge of Oracle Query Builder to enable data mining and to generate MI for data analysis or support findings identified in risk reviews
Measures of Success:
* Proactive identification of IT risks
* Risk Review reports produced in a timely manner and to a high standard
* Adherence to Risk review schedule / plan
* Satisfactory grading achieved in all Group / external audits across the Retail Division
Competencies/Skills/Experience:
* A good knowledge of IT Audit
* CISA qualified (or equivalent) and / or knowledge of COBIT
* Must be able to work independently and to prioritise workloads across different locations
* Ability to share knowledge amongst the Retail Risk team
* A good communicator at all levels with excellent report writing skills
* Experience of working with Oracle
* Ability to react quickly and change priorities
* Must be assertive at all levels
* Project Management skills
* Analytical
* Excellent planning and organising skills
* Good oral / written skills
* Innovative
Competencies/Skills/Experience:
* A good knowledge of IT Audit
* CISA qualified (or equivalent) and / or knowledge of COBIT
* Must be able to work independently and to prioritise workloads across different locations
* Ability to share knowledge amongst the Retail Risk team
* A good communicator at all levels with excellent report writing skills
* Experience of working with Oracle
* Ability to react quickly and change priorities
* Must be assertive at all levels
* Project Management skills
* Analytical
* Excellent planning and organising skills
* Good oral / written skills
* Innovative