IT Policy & Reporting Analyst

IT Policy & Reporting Analyst

Global Banking Organisation | 6 month contract

London | 3 days in the office

£500 - £550 per day inside IR35

We are seeking an experienced IT Policy & Reporting Analyst to join the IT Risk & Control function of a Global Banking Organisation.

This role will be responsible for supporting the development, maintenance and governance of IT policies, procedures and technical documentation, alongside producing management information (MI), dashboards and reporting to support effective IT governance, risk management and operational oversight.

Working closely with stakeholders across IT, Risk, Security and Audit, you will play a key role in ensuring IT documentation remains accurate, compliant and aligned with internal standards and regulatory requirements, whilst identifying opportunities to improve reporting and governance processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Create, review, update and maintain IT policies, standards, procedures and technical documentation in line with internal governance requirements and industry frameworks such as ISO 27001.
• Coordinate policy reviews, approvals and publication processes, ensuring effective document governance, version control and compliance across relevant business entities and regions.
• Produce and distribute weekly and monthly management information (MI), KPI reports and dashboards using Excel, Power BI and other reporting tools.
• Collect, consolidate and analyse data from multiple sources, ensuring reporting accuracy and identifying key trends, risks and areas for improvement.
• Prepare governance committee papers, management presentations, reporting packs and supporting documentation for senior stakeholders.
• Work closely with IT subject matter experts, Risk, Security and Audit teams to ensure technical documentation accurately reflects business processes, systems and controls.
• Maintain document repositories and knowledge management platforms, ensuring documentation is accessible, up to date and audit-ready.
• Support internal and external audits by providing accurate documentation, reporting evidence and policy compliance information.
• Identify and implement opportunities to streamline documentation processes, improve reporting efficiency and automate manual activities.
• Manage ad-hoc reporting and documentation requests, maintaining high standards of accuracy and stakeholder communication.

Key Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in an IT Policy, IT Governance, IT Risk & Controls, or IT Reporting role, ideally within banking, financial services or another regulated environment.
• Demonstrable experience drafting, reviewing and maintaining IT policies, procedures, standards and technical documentation.
• Good understanding of IT governance frameworks, standards and best practices, particularly ISO 27001.
• Strong MI and reporting experience, including producing regular management reports, analysing data and monitoring KPIs.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, with experience using Power BI or similar reporting and data visualisation tools highly desirable.
• Experience preparing governance packs, committee papers, management presentations and audit-ready documentation.
• Familiarity with document management, version control and knowledge management platforms such as SharePoint, Confluence or OpenPages.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage technical and non-technical teams across different levels of an organisation.
• Excellent written communication skills, with the ability to interpret technical information and produce clear, accurate and professional documentation.
• Highly organised and detail-oriented, with strong analytical skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Knowledge of ITIL, IT controls, audit processes or broader technology risk management frameworks would be advantageous.
• Relevant qualifications or certifications in IT, business, ITIL or project management would be beneficial but are not essential.