IT Controls Testing Lead

3 days ago


Cirencester, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom myGwork Full time

This job is with St. James's Place, an inclusive employer and a member of myGwork – the largest global platform for the LGBTQ+ business community. Please do not contact the recruiter directly.

We are looking for an experienced IT Controls Testing Lead to join the IT Service Management Team in our Technology Division. The Technology Lead will complete the day-to-day testing of key IT controls - working with the IT Controls Testing Manager to test the key controls, develop the annual testing plan and report progress and controls weaknesses to key stakeholders.

Through engagement the Technology lead will work closely with control owners to ensure risk control test plans are clearly documented and actions from weaknesses are followed up whilst supporting the IT Controls Testing Manager and the Technology Controls Consultant.

If you are a passionate Technology Lead with a keen interest in IT controls and financial services, we would love you hear from you

What you'll be doing?

  • Completing controls testing In line with the testing plan, working with stakeholders to ensure testing is completed as efficiently as possible. Testing covers IT reporting key controls and other IT owned key controls across the Technology area.
  • Supporting the Controls Testing Manager in creating the annual controls testing plan and reporting on progress.
  • Taking responsibility for the maintenance of controls, test plans, test results, and action plans on the risk management system.
  • Supporting the maintenance of the IT control framework by working collaboratively with control owners and project managers to understand the nature of the changes and ensure controls evolve appropriately.
  • Providing proactive advice to control owners and projects to strengthen the IT controls framework and Improve efficiency and effectiveness.
  • Creating and providing training and guidance materials to control owners and the technology community.

Who are we looking for?

  • Someone with experience providing proactive controls advice, working as a 'controls business partner' to Technology and other teams who may be Involved in IT controls
  • A self-motivated individual with the ability to prioritise workload and complete activities to a tight deadline.
  • Awareness and curiosity about automation techniques that could be used to strengthen controls frameworks and make testing more efficient.
  • A quick learner who can develop an understanding of SJP's Technology landscape and IT controls
  • Ability to adapt to different situations, for example when communicating with different stakeholders including; control owners and operators, Technology Leadership Team, and Risk and Finance Teams




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