Job Description
**IT Risk Analyst** **Job Summary:** Canada Life Assurance Europe plc is seeking an IT Risk Analyst to perform a variety of responsibilities to meet our strategic, operational and reporting requirements for Technology Risk Management of business applications and systems within Canada Life Europe (CLE). **Job Description:** We are looking for an IT Risk Analyst to join our team in Dublin, Cologne and Neu-Isenburg (near Frankfurt). As an IT Risk Analyst, you will be responsible for: * Reporting to the IS Risk Manager, you will support key Technology Risk Management activities, including European Enterprise Risk Reporting, Technology Risk Governance, Technology Risk Compliance & Regulatory Activities, and Developing and Implementing Technology Risk Management Framework. * Collaborating with IT leadership on asset estate management reports and remediation activities, conducting and reporting on Risk and Control Self Assessments (RCSA) and ad hoc risk control assessments, and working with IT leadership and Operational Risk on scenario analysis, emerging risks, and assessments. * Supporting development and implementation of Group IT Policies and Standards, ensuring compliance with Group IT Policies and reporting non-compliance, and collaborating on information security alerts and incidents. * Periodically reviewing and testing the Cyber-attack incident response plan, staying updated on relevant IT governance and compliance standards, and assisting in satisfying regulatory requests for IT Risk & Cyber information. * Addressing internal and external IT audit findings, collaborating on the resolution of Internal and External IT audit findings and observations, supporting Data Privacy Impact Assessments (DPIA) and GDPR compliance, and implementing compliance initiatives per regulatory guidelines. **Requirements:** * Third level qualification (IT or Business), or suitable professional qualifications and/or experience. * A strong background with 2-5 years relevant experience in IT, Cyber and security risks, processes and controls and ability to converse at both a technical and non-technical level. * The ability to partner and manage relationships with senior technology and risk leaders and present information at various forums. * Previous experience in process mapping and continuous improvement initiatives. * Very strong attention to detail and ability to present complex information in a structured and user-friendly format. * Very good working knowledge of MS Excel, Word, Power Point & Teams. * Fluent in English - written and verbal. **Desirable Skills & Experience:** * Experience within Financial Services, preferably Insurance, would be an advantage. * Excellent interpersonal skills i.e. ability to listen, influence and be assertive as required. * Highly organised with the ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team. * Ability to work to deadlines and targets in a busy and demanding environment. * Good problem-solving skills i.e. identifying problems and proposing solutions. * Professional certifications would be beneficial for this role but is not essential as assistance shall be provided to gain relevant industry certifications i.e. CISA, CISM, CISSP. **Key Competencies:** * Team Working and Cross Functional Collaboration * Communication and Influencing * Planning and Organising * Problem Solving and Decision Making * Risk and Control * Innovation and Change