IT Asset Analyst in Luton

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• Title And Summary
• IT Asset Analyst
• Overview

Service Intelligence/IT Asset Management is a critical function supporting the organisation running in control, monitoring/maintaining IT Asset Tools (BMC Discovery/Asset/CMDB & Flexera Flexnet Manager Suite/Data Platform), Lifecycle Management & Reporting.

Providing key IT Asset Services to Vocalink Limited (VLL) & Vocalink International (VIL).

There is a growing demand and expansion across VLL/VIL for increased Service Intelligence/ITAM Services.

• This role reports to and supports the Manager, IT Asset Management
• Role

This role will work across and in collaboration with Internal VLL/VIL stakeholders, other Vocalink and Mastercard functions such as Security, Platform Services, Internal Audit, Risk and Operational Resilience along with external customers.

Responsibilities Include

• Support the Lead Analysts with BMC Discovery baseline reporting, gap analysis and resolution of issues.
• Support the ITAM Manager with SME expertise on internal audit and controls for ISO27001, ISAE3000 & external vendor audits.
• Follow ITAM governance and encourage methodology compliance within VLL/VIL.
• Support Organisational focus and governance in relation to licencing/contractual requirements for key vendors.
• Promote best practice for the use IT Asset Management Tools and data sets.
• Manage IT Asset Management tools, oversee Software Asset Management and provide peer review/technical coaching for junior team members.
• Support the creation and use of Power BI Dashboards providing data views for business consumption.
• Assists with the development of enterprise-wide IT Asset Management administration standards and procedures.
• Maintain accurate tracking of all data points and related reporting.
• Manage business meetings and reviews ensuring appropriate documentation is provided / established and retained within the remit of this role.
• Create and maintain functional documentation and refreshes within the established cadence.
• 1st Line risk mitigation and remediation, working with the assigned Risk Champion to track and manage within the Business Support risk register.

Essential

• All About You / Experience
• Ability to organise, manage and work effectively to accomplish multiple tasks.
• Experience with BMC Discovery/CMDB or similar tools.
• Experience with Flexera Flexnet Manager Suite/Data Platform or similar tools.
• Ability to analyse large data sets from multiple sources and present back in a meaningful format.
• Problem solving capabilities with ability to manage several issues simultaneously.

Desirable

• Understanding of Vocalink process and systems (e. g., Security, Platform Services, Internal Audit, Risk and Operational Resilience).
• Experience in the Payments Industry and some understanding of one or more payments systems.
• Ability to identify inefficient processes and propose enhancements.
• Industry knowledge on UK regulatory requirements.
• Experience working with 3rd Party Vendors and Resellers.
• Key Competencies
• Organisation & Strategic Planning - shows effective ownership and responsibility to achieve goals and deadlines, even when there is a high degree of change.
• Ability to drive positive and impactful change – integration of the various aspects of this governance requires ‘buy-in’ from stakeholders
• Communication / Reporting – the ability to communicate and report organisational issues, and resolution plans within several cross-functional teams.
• Leadership - displays positive and appropriate interpersonal skills providing a shared vision for team, influencing, and motivating them to achieve relevant goals, even when not having direct “line management” responsibility.
• Quality of work; Excellent quality and reliability with economical use of time/resources.

Able to meet deadlines, even when priorities change at short notice.

Creates outputs suitable for the audience they are intended for.

Results oriented.

• Customer focus - takes time to fully understand stakeholder / customer needs or requirements and follows through actions to the right outcome.

Attitude & Personal Motivation - highly motivated and committed to the job and the company.

Positively influences others and consistently generates new ideas for improvement in own area.

• 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, and
• Complete all periodic mandatory security trainings in accordance with Mastercard’s guidelines.
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