Senior IT & Cyber Risk, Controls and Audit Specialist Location:
Milton Keynes Function: Technology Risk & CybersecurityAbout the RoleWe are seeking a Senior IT & Cyber Risk, Controls and Audit Specialist to take a leadership role across IT risk, cyber risk, controls assurance, SOX ITGCs, and audit. Reporting into the Head of Technology GRC, you will strengthen the design, operation, testing, and assurance of IT and cyber controls across both cloud and on‑prem environments.This is a high‑impact role working closely with Technology, Risk, Internal Audit, and External Audit, ensuring regulatory confidence, strong audit outcomes, and robust financial reporting controls.Key ResponsibilitiesLead the identification, assessment, and management of IT, cyber, and operational risks across infrastructure, applications, data, and platformsDesign, review, and challenge IT and cyber controls; oversee control testing, issue remediation, and validationAct as a senior specialist for SOX IT General Controls, ensuring controls are defined, documented, tested, and evidenced to required standardsCoordinate with External Audit on IT, cyber, and SOX matters, managing requests, walkthroughs, evidence, and findingsProvide specialist oversight of risks linked to cloud, automation, and hybrid technology environmentsWhat You'll BringStrong experience in IT risk, cyber risk, IT controls, and SOX ITGCsBackground in regulated financial services, ideally bankingProven ability to work with Internal and External Audit on testing, evidence, and findingsStrong understanding of cloud and on‑premise technologies and related controlsExcellent analytical, documentation, and communication skillsAbility to balance robust control requirements with operational practicalityQualifications & CertificationsDegree in IT, Computer Science, Cyber Security, or related discipline (or equivalent experience)Professional certifications desirable: CISA, CISSP, CRMP, CIA, or similarSOX, audit, or controls‑focused certifications or experience highly advantageousApply NowGuidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
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