IT Assurance & Controls Analyst

Introduction

At Gallagher, we help clients face risk with confidence because we believe that when businesses are protected, they’re free to grow, lead, and innovate.

You’ll be backed by our digital ecosystem: a client-centric suite of consulting tools making it easier for you to meet your clients where they want to be met. Advanced data and analytics providing a comprehensive overview of the risk landscape is at your fingertips.

Here, you’re not just improving clients' risk profiles, you’re building trust. You’ll find a culture grounded in teamwork, guided by integrity, and fueled by a shared commitment to do the right thing. We value curiosity, celebrate new ideas, and empower you to take ownership of your career while making a meaningful impact for the businesses we serve.

If you’re ready to bring your unique perspective to a place where your work truly matters; think of Gallagher.

Are you passionate about IT risk, compliance, and governance? Join our dynamic EMEA IT Assurance & Compliance Team as an IT Assurance & Compliance Analyst and help shape the future of IT assurance across our international operations.

Key responsibilities:

• In this role, you’ll support the proactive management of IT risk and controls, working closely with internal and external audit teams to ensure timely and accurate evidence submission.
• You’ll provide subject matter expertise on compliance frameworks such as SOX, Cyber Essentials Plus, ISO, and PCI DSS
  , and help identify and address gaps in our IT control environment.
• You’ll play a key role in ensuring global IT policy compliance, supporting policy implementation, and managing remediation plans.
• You’ll also assess third-party IT compliance and contribute to initiatives that align with our operational risk appetite.

What we’re looking for:

• Degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience
• Certifications such as CISA,
  CISMP, or ITIL Foundation
• 2 - 3 years’ experience in IT audits, risk management, or financial services industry
• Strong understanding of IT and cybersecurity principles
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and analytical skills
• Flexible working – this role is hybrid, with 2 – 3 days a week in our Wakefield office
• Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is organised, proactive, and commercially aware, with a passion for problem-solving and continuous improvement. You’ll be part of a collaborative team that puts clients at the heart of everything we do.

On top of a competitive salary, great teams and exciting career opportunities, we also offer a wide range of benefits.

Below are the minimum core benefits you’ll get, depending on your job level these benefits may improve:

• Minimum of 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays, and the option to ‘buy’ extra days
• Defined contribution pension scheme, which Gallagher will also contribute to
• Life insurance, which will pay 4x your basic annual salary, which you can top-up to 10x
• Income protection, we’ll cover up to 50% of your annual income, with options to top up
• Health cash plan or Private medical insurance

Other benefits include:

• Three fully paid volunteering days per year
• Employee Stock Purchase plan, offering company shares at a discount
• Share incentive plan, HMRC approved, tax effective, stock purchase plan
• Critical illness cover
• Discounted gym membership, with over 3,000 gyms nationally
• Season ticket loan
• Access to a discounted voucher portal to save money on your weekly shop or next big purchase
• Emergency back-up family care
• And many more…

We value inclusion and diversity

Inclusion and diversity (I&D) is a core part of our business, and it’s embedded into the fabric of our organisation. For more than 95 years, Gallagher has led with a commitment to sustainability and to support the communities where we live and work.

Gallagher embraces our employees’ diverse identities, experiences and talents, allowing us to better serve our clients and communities. We see inclusion as a conscious commitment and diversity as a vital strength. By embracing diversity in all its forms, we live out The Gallagher Way to its fullest.

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