Role requirement
Vacancy type
Permanent
Sector
Business Support
Specialisim
Risk & Compliance
Location
Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear
Language skills
English
Job reference No.
16145
Salary
Competitive
Data Published
24/06/2025
Closing date
15/07/2025
Job Description:
Are you passionate about technology risk and governance? Core-Asset Consulting is partnering with a leading UK-based financial services organisation to recruit an experienced IT Risk Analyst.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly collaborative risk and compliance team, playing a key role in embedding effective risk management practices across a growing and dynamic business.
Essential Skills/Experience:
- Prior experience working in a risk-based role within financial services
- Understanding of IT risk frameworks and control environments
- Knowledge of risk methodologies such as RCSA, KRI/KCI design and incident/root cause analysis
- Solid grasp of cyber/information security concepts and controls
- Familiarity with frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST, or similar
- Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills, including the ability to explain technical risk concepts to non-technical audiences
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
- Working knowledge of UK regulatory standards (e.g., FCA, GDPR, Consumer Duty)
- Experience supporting or engaging with internal audit functions
- Certifications such as CompTIA Security+, CISA, CISSP, CISM or CRISC (or studying towards)
- Exposure to technology change risk assessments and remediation planning
Core Responsibilities:
- Facilitate IT and business risk assessments and control testing exercises
- Maintain and update risk and control registers
- Support the design and tracking of key risk indicators (KRIs) and key control indicators (KCIs)
- Assist in the review and validation of root cause analysis from risk events and incidents
- Monitor and report on remediation plans and internal loss events
- Support IT risk dashboards, reporting packs, and regulatory insights for senior stakeholders
- Contribute to the development of a strong risk culture across the organisation
- Collaborate with internal teams to oversee the risk impact of technology change programmes
Benefits:
- A highly competitive salary
- Wider Benefits package
Core-Asset Consulting is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of age, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital/civil partner status or pregnancy.
Job reference: 16145
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Titta has been with Core-Asset Consulting for 18 years, starting her recruitment career with the company. She specialises in Compliance, Financial Crime, Marketing, Pensions, and HR recruitment, with a passion for compliance and HR roles. Titta provides tailored and personal service.
Titta's expertise in Defined Benefit pensions is highly regarded, addressing a niche but critical area. Clients and candidates consistently praise her reliability and commitment to excellence. Known for her detailed understanding of various sectors, Titta is a trusted and respected consultant, continually fostering successful placements and strong relationships within the industry.
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