IT Controls Testing Consultant in London

IT Controls Testing Consultant in London

London Full-Time 36000 - 60000 € / year (est.) No home office possible
Barclay Simpson

Job Overview:

Experienced IT Controls Tester with strong automation skills needed for a global financial services firm. The successful candidate will be responsible for testing IT general controls (ITGCs), application controls, Servers etc. You will play a key role in ensuring control effectiveness, compliance with regulatory requirements (eg SOX, ISO 27001), and contribute to the automation of testing procedures.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Execute testing of ITGCs and application controls, including access controls, change management, backup and recovery, and logical security.
  • Develop and implement automated testing procedures and scripts using tools such as PowerShell, Python, SQL, or automation frameworks.
  • Support audit, compliance, and regulatory assessments (eg SOX, SOC1/SOC2, PCI-DSS) by providing timely and accurate control testing results.
  • Evaluate control design and operational effectiveness, identifying deficiencies and areas for improvement.
  • Collaborate with process owners and IT teams to collect evidence and understand control environments.
  • Maintain accurate and detailed workpapers in accordance with internal documentation standards.
  • Participate in continuous improvement of testing methodologies and control testing automation.
  • Prepare clear and concise findings reports and present results to stakeholders, including management and auditors.

As an ideal candidate, you will have a proven track record of delivering control testing for a global organisation. You will also have strong knowledge or experience with controls testing automation.

Barclay Simpson

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