IT Risk and Controls Analyst

About the team

On a broad scale, our Bank is currently enhancing its technology and paving the way to more digital future, which means this is an exciting time to join the IT Governance, Risk and Compliance team (GRC).

For the IT GRC, this creates opportunity to work across the business and support the journey to a build a risk management framework.

Working across IT, Data and Cyber systems and processes in both UK and India, we provide assurance that our technology and information security strategies are robust, secure and compliant, plus aligned with the business.

About Us

The OSB Group is a FTSE 250 specialist mortgage lender, primarily focused on carefully selected segments of the mortgage market.

Our specialist lending is supported by our Kent Reliance and Charter Savings Bank retail savings franchises. Diversification of funding is provided by sophisticated securitisation platforms. OSB’s unique cost-efficient operating model is supported by our wholly-owned subsidiary OSBIndia.

Alongside passion for our products and customers, we're passionate about our people and want to continue building a collaborative and engaging environment.  Being dedicated to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, we encourage differences and recognise that individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences can bring valuable insights and enhance the way we work.  This is supported by our Diversity, Community and Environment Employee Engagement Networks and our commitment to the Women in Finance Charter and Women in Leadership Programme. 

What you will be doing

In this role, you will have the opportunity to play an essential role in supporting the delivery of risk management services which ensure that our IT, Data and Cyber systems and processes are robust, secure, and compliant with all relevant legislation and regulations.

This position will be responsible for delivering against the IT GRC framework and supporting the continual improvement, which drives the key objective to provide assurance that technology & information security strategies are aligned with business.

The role will support in the execution of RCSA processes and associated activities; delivering risk and control management services and working with stakeholders across the IT Department and Business to ensure the risk posture and performance of IT, Data and Cyber services across the group are effective and fit for purpose.

Your responsibilities will include…

• Supporting Risk and Control Self-Assessments (RCSA), assisting in the identification of emerging risks and changes required to key controls based on changing business requirements
• Providing support to the first line risk owners in the development and ongoing enhancement of appropriate Key Risk Indicators (KRI’s) and metrics to ensure alignment and embedment of OSB’s risk appetite framework
• Working with the first line SME teams support the design and implementation of controls to mitigate process risks and the move towards automated controls
• Delivering risk activities to monitor and assess the risk on an ongoing basis in support of the IT GRC Framework, ensuring the processes and controls that are in place mitigate risk and comply with applicable legislation and regulations
• Engaging with stakeholders to communicate or identify control weaknesses, develop remediation plans and track identified action plans to closure
• Delivering services in line with the Enterprise Risk Framework to manage IT GRC activities, including supporting the collation of data, preparing & finalising governance packs; and ensuring that the enterprise risk management system of record is maintained properly and regularly

In return for your commitment

We offer a base salary dependent on experience and a competitive benefits package including:

• Discretionary annual bonus opportunity of up to 15%
• 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Contributory pension (8% employer 5% employee)
• Life Assurance (4x salary) plus Group Income Protection
• Access to Private Medical Insurance and Medical Cash Plan
• Additional benefits such as Hybrid working, Cycle Purchase scheme, Technology Purchase scheme, Season Ticket Loan, Holiday purchase / sell schemes, Employee Perk Portals, Payroll giving and Save as you Earn scheme

Could you be the one?

We are looking for talented individuals who have the experience and knowledge set out below:

• Work experience delivering IT, Data and Cyber risk management activities which support an IT Risk Management Framework, in a large scale enterprise IT based environment in a similar position
• Good demonstrable experience in the collation and development of Key Risk Indicators and the application of Risk and Control Frameworks is essential
• Strong knowledge of risk management including experience in risk and control frameworks within a regulated industry
• An IT GRC industry qualification in support of risk management such as CRISC, CISM or CISA

We also believe that your career and how you progress is as unique as your individual personality. We continually support our people so they can become the best version of themselves.

What to do next

If this sounds like you, please apply now! For internal applications please visit the internal careers page to apply.

Alternatively, if you wish to have an informal and confidential chat please get in touch. Contact details can be found on our careers page.

If shortlisted from your initial application we operate a personalised recruitment process. Interviews are a two way street, we aim for them to be relevant and conversational to get the best out of you!

OSB Group are dedicated to diversity in the workplace and committed to treating all our employees and job applicants equally.  We embrace equal opportunities and are opposed to discrimination on any grounds.

As part of our public commitment to the Women in Finance Charter, we have introduced our own initiatives to attract, develop and advance senior women in our sector. We don’t stop there though, we have broadened our approach to encourage diversity and inclusion at all levels and in all roles. Our leadership and Executive Committee are right behind us, to the extent that our Diversity Champions sit at Board level and on a monthly basis receive updates on our progress. 

Whilst we are an organisation that values face-to-face interaction to build and nourish our culture, we also acknowledge that people are not just productive in an office and tied to the 9 to 5.  Flexible-working opportunities are important for establishing a healthy work-life balance so if you see a role of interest we are happy to be asked about flexibility and explore together if we can make it work.

All applicants must have rights to work in the UK and be willing to undertake the relevant pre-employment screening checks should your application be successful.