Job Description
IT Risk Analyst
Canada Life Assurance Europe plc is a life assurance company with a branch in Germany, offering unit-linked pension and protection products to customers through independent brokers.
We have offices in Dublin, Cologne, and Neu-Isenburg, and our brand values reflect our commitment to being Ambitious, Creative, Unconventional, Better, Strong, Collaborative, and Responsible.
We are looking for 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.
Key Responsibilities:
- Reporting to the IS Risk Manager, the IT Risk Analyst will support key Technology Risk Management activities, including European Enterprise Risk Reporting and Technology Risk Governance.
- Assist in IT risk management responsibilities, including identification, measurement, monitoring, management, and reporting (IMMMR).
- Collaborate with IT leadership on asset estate management reports and remediation activities.
- Conduct and report on Risk and Control Self Assessments (RCSA) and ad hoc risk control assessments.
- Support development and implementation of Group IT Policies and Standards.
- Ensure compliance with Group IT Policies and report non-compliance.
- Collaborate on information security alerts and incidents.
- Periodically review and test the Cyber-attack incident response plan.
- Stay updated on relevant IT governance and compliance standards.
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.
- 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, PowerPoint, and Teams.
- Fluent in English - written and verbal.
Desirable Skills and Experience:
- Experience within Financial Services, preferably Insurance.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, including the 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, including identifying problems and proposing solutions.
Canada Life Assurance Europe plc is an Equal Opportunities employer, committed to creating an environment of inclusion and growth to help people achieve their potential.