IT Governance & Access Management Analyst
IT Governance & Access Management Analyst
London
A UK-based bank is looking for a motivated, hands-on IT Governance & Access Management Analyst to join its IT team.
This role focuses on the effective administration, governance, and oversight of access across the organisation's IT systems, including user and privileged accounts. It also supports wider IT governance activities including audit coordination, risk and control management, policy and procedure administration, documentation management, and delivery tracking across the IT function. It's a great opportunity for someone seeking a broad IT governance role with exposure to operational controls, risk management, audit, and delivery governance.
What you'll be doing:
User Access Management
Administer user access across core business and technology platforms. Create, modify, disable, and review user accounts in line with approved procedures. Support periodic user access reviews and recertification activities, and monitor compliance with segregation of duties and least-privilege principles. Maintain access records and audit trails, support joiner/mover/leaver processes, and liaise with business managers, system owners, and third-party providers on access matters.
IT Risk & Control Support
Maintain IT risk and control registers. Assist in monitoring the effectiveness of IT controls and tracking remediation actions. Support risk assessments and control reviews, and coordinate follow-up activities arising from audit findings and management actions.
Audit & Regulatory Support
Coordinate responses to internal and external audit requests. Gather and provide documentation, evidence, and supporting materials. Maintain audit evidence repositories and action trackers, and track findings through to remediation. Support regulatory reviews and information requests.
IT Documentation Management
Maintain the IT policy, procedure, and standards framework. Coordinate document reviews, approvals, and periodic updates. Keep operational runbooks and technical procedures current and accessible, and manage document version control.
IT Project Delivery Coordination
Assist with IT project delivery tracking and reporting. Maintain action logs, risk logs, issue registers, and status reports. Coordinate updates from project leads and technical teams, and support governance forums and management meetings.
IT Governance Management
Produce regular reporting on access management activities, audit actions, risk items, and governance metrics. Support the preparation of materials for management committees and governance forums, and maintain governance records and departmental registers.
What we're looking for:
Experience in user access management, identity administration, IT operations, IT governance, or related disciplines
Understanding of access control principles, including least privilege and segregation of duties
Experience supporting audits, compliance reviews, or governance activities
Strong organisational and administrative skills
Experience maintaining policies, procedures, or operational documentation
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
Ability to manage multiple workstreams and competing priorities
Proficiency in Jira, SharePoint, and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Desirable:
Experience within banking, financial services, or another regulated industry
Experience administering access within Oracle FLEXCUBE Universal Banking, ERP, and FCCM
Knowledge of IT risk and control frameworks
Familiarity with ITIL, COBIT, ISO 27001, or similar governance frameworks
Experience supporting project governance or PMO activities
Relevant certifications such as CISA, CRISC, ITIL, or Security+
Beneficial certifications:
Oracle Certified Professional (OCP)
Oracle WebLogic Administration Certification
Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) or Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE)
ITIL Certification
If you're an organised, detail-focused governance professional who enjoys working across access management, risk, and audit, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now or send a message to find out more.
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