Join us as a Technology Controls Testing Analyst
- You’ll be protecting the bank by testing that our applications and technology infrastructure is adequate, effective and fit for purpose on an end-to-end basis
- We’ll look to you to undertake adequacy and effectiveness assessments of technology controls
- This is a chance to hone your analytical skills and lead a portfolio of control testing
- We are offering this role at associate vice president level
In this role, you’ll execute documented test plans to evaluate its efficiency and accuracy. Along with this, you’ll document control weaknesses identified within the adequacy and effectiveness assessments and testing undertaken. You’ll also be recommending improvements to strengthen our
internal control framework, in line with quality expectations.
We’ll look to you to:
- Contribute to the ongoing design and development of assurance processes and methodology
- Contribute to the development and delivery of an annual risk based assurance programme
- Collaborate with business teams, at relevant level, to ensure a comprehensive understanding of controls and their testing procedures
- Maintain detailed test documentation and reports for the technology you assess, keeping stakeholders informed of testing progress and results, in line with quality expectations
- Perform walkthroughs with stakeholders on the technology you assess, documenting high quality control testing workpapers
To thrive in this role, you’ll need experience in developing and executing test plans on technology controls, including complex automated controls, and leading a portfolio of technology control testing. We’ll expect you to have an understanding of internal control frameworks and relevant regulations, industry standards and their application in technology and financial processes.
You’ll also need:
- At least four years of relevant experience
- Experienced in IT General Controls testing, IT Automated Controls testing, with strong exposure to Big 4 audit environments.
- CISA certification preferred to strengthen audit and compliance expertise.
- The ability to identify risks associated with use of IT applications and infrastructure and assess the internal controls that provide mitigation
- To demonstrate written and verbal communication skills to effectively document test plans, results, and communicate findings to the team and relevant stakeholders
- The ability to identify control weaknesses and recommend improvements to strengthen internal control frameworks
Hours
45Job Posting Closing Date:
12/08/2026Skills Required
- At least four years of relevant experience
- Experience developing and executing test plans on technology controls, including complex automated controls, and leading a portfolio of control testing
- Experience in IT General Controls testing and IT Automated Controls testing with strong exposure to Big 4 audit environments
- Understanding of internal control frameworks, relevant regulations and industry standards as applied to technology and financial processes
- Ability to identify risks associated with IT applications and infrastructure and assess internal controls
- Ability to identify control weaknesses and recommend improvements to strengthen internal control frameworks
- Written and verbal communication skills to document test plans, results, and communicate findings to stakeholders
- CISA certification
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Retirement Support — Employer-funded pension contributions are provided on top of salary in Great Britain, alongside automatic retirement enrollment and share/save programs. This creates structured long‑term wealth support as part of total reward.
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Parental & Family Support — UK policies outline extended maternity, adoption and equal partner leave on full pay with a phased return, plus paid neonatal care leave. These provisions are positioned as market‑leading and complement broader flexibility resources.
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