Senior Business Analyst – Control Testing
TASC
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: London • United Kingdom
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Job Level
Tech Stack
About the role
- Support periodic testing of key and non-key controls in accordance with the Control Testing Methodology.
- Assess control design and operating effectiveness against internal policies, standards, regulatory requirements, and customer obligations.
- Timely collection of control testing evidence from relevant Control Owners to support scheduled testing activities.
- Prepare clear and accurate test documentation, including test procedures, execution results, and supporting evidence.
- Identify and document control deficiencies, ensuring timely escalation to the Manager and supporting remediation follow-up activities.
- Work closely with 1st Line teams to obtain evidence, clarify control processes, and support accurate testing outcomes.
- Liaise with 2nd Line Technology risk partners and Internal Audit as directed, ensuring transparency and alignment with control testing activities.
- Contribute to the preparation of management information, dashboards, and thematic analysis for governance forums.
- Support control owners by providing observations on control effectiveness and contributing to discussions on remediation approaches.
- Adhere to established control testing standards, procedures, and documentation requirements.
- Provide input on opportunities to streamline testing activities, improve efficiency, and enhance the consistency of outcomes.
- Maintain awareness of relevant regulatory requirements, emerging risks, and industry practices, particularly within the technology risk domains.
- Contribute to strengthening the 3 Lines of Defence model by embedding robust and transparent testing practices.
Requirements
- Experience in control testing, or assurance, and risk management within technology in a regulated environment.
- Good investigative and analytical experience (e.g. enquiry, scanning, analysis, interviewing, testing), problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Good understanding of control frameworks and standards (e.g., ITIL, CRI, COBIT).
- Ability to assess control design and operating effectiveness in complex environments and to identify control gaps and improvement opportunities.
- Good communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Professional certifications such as CISA, ITIL, COBIT, CRISC, or equivalent is desirable.
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Cyber Security, or related field.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- 401(k) matching
- Flexible work hours
- Paid time off
- Professional development opportunities
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
control testingrisk managementanalytical skillscontrol frameworksITILCOBITCRISCproblem-solvingdecision-makingtest documentation
Soft Skills
investigative skillscommunication skillsstakeholder engagementproblem-solvingdecision-making
Certifications
CISAITILCOBITCRISC