IT Control Testing
Core
Lead independent IT controls testing across technology and operational risk landscapes to validate design and operating effectiveness of controls.
Role type
Senior IT Controls Tester / Manager
Builds
Independent assurance over control environments and closure readiness for change programmes
Domain
Financial services, banking, insurance, energy
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
IT controls testing, technology risk assessment, IT audit, internal controls assurance, access management, change management, cyber security, resilience, infrastructure, SDLC, data controls, governance, risk management, stakeholder engagement, quality review, leadership
Preferred skills
Leading reviews, coaching team members, supporting major programmes, enterprise transformation, closure governance activity
Technologies
CISA, CRISC, CISSP, CIA, ITIL, ISO 27001
Responsibilities
Lead planning and execution of independent IT controls testing; Define and oversee test scope, approach, and methodology; Provide independent assurance over control environments; Assess programme closure readiness; Review and challenge management evidence; Identify and evaluate control weaknesses; Prepare and present testing outputs and management summaries; Escalate significant issues; Drive consistency and audit readiness; Provide guidance and quality review for junior testers; Contribute to enhancement of testing frameworks
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership capability