Control Testing Senior Analyst

The newly created Vocalink Control Office function is seeking a Senior Analyst within the 1st Line Control Testing team to support the delivery of control testing activities across technology control domains, within Vocalink Limited (VLL). VLL is a Bank of England regulated, Critical National Infrastructure (CNI) company that enables the payments of 90% of salaries, 70% of utility bills, most ATM transactions and every cheque cleared in the UK. This role plays a key part in embedding a strong control environment by executing control testing, identifying control gaps, and supporting continuous improvement in risk management practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Control Testing Execution

• Support periodic testing of key and non-key controls in accordance with the Control Testing Methodology.
• Assess control design and operating effectiveness against internal policies, standards, regulatory requirements, and customer obligations.
• Timely collection of control testing evidence from relevant Control Owners to support scheduled testing activities.
• Prepare clear and accurate test documentation, including test procedures, execution results, and supporting evidence.
• Identify and document control deficiencies, ensuring timely escalation to the Manager and supporting remediation follow-up activities.
• Monitor the control testing mailbox to ensure timely review and response to incoming queries and submissions.

• Work closely with 1st Line teams to obtain evidence, clarify control processes, and support accurate testing outcomes.
• Liaise with 2nd Line Technology risk partners and Internal Audit as directed, ensuring transparency and alignment with control testing activities.
• Contribute to the preparation of management information, dashboards, and thematic analysis for governance forums.
• Support control owners by providing observations on control effectiveness and contributing to discussions on remediation approaches.

• Adhere to established control testing standards, procedures, and documentation requirements.
• Provide input on opportunities to streamline testing activities, improve efficiency, and enhance the consistency of outcomes.

Experience & Qualifications

• Experience in control testing, or assurance, and risk management within technology in a regulated environment.
• Good investigative and analytical experience (e.g., enquiry, scanning, analysis, interviewing, testing), problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Good understanding of control frameworks and standards (e.g., ITIL, CRI, COBIT).
• Ability to assess control design and operating effectiveness in complex environments and to identify control gaps and improvement opportunities.
• Good communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Professional certifications such as CISA, ITIL, COBIT, CRISC, or equivalent is desirable.

Preferred Skills & Attributes

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Cyber Security, or related field.
• Good Knowledge of IT general controls across platforms such as UNIX, HP Nonstop, and Windows.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (MS Word, MS Excel, MS Access and MS PowerPoint).
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks.
• Self-starter with a continuous improvement mindset and a collaborative approach.

Corporate Security Responsibility

• Abide by Mastercard’s security policies and practices.
• Ensure the confidentiality and integrity of the information being accessed.
• Report any suspected information security violation or breach.
• Complete all periodic mandatory security trainings in accordance with Mastercard’s guidelines.