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Intellectt Inc

IT Risk Analyst & Control Analyst- W2 Position

Contract · In Office · New York, New York (USA)

Posted Aug 27, 2026

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  • Job Title: IT Risk & Control Senior Analyst
  • Location: Hybrid (4 Days/Week) – NYC, NY / Jersey City, NJ
  • Looking for local Consultants of New York & New Jersey
  • Job Description
  • We are seeking an experienced IT Risk & Control Senior Analyst to support IT Risk Management initiatives within a banking/financial services environment. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in IT Risk, Cyber Security, IT Controls, and Control Testing, with a strong understanding of regulatory requirements and industry frameworks such as NIST CSF and FAIR.
  • Key Responsibilities
  • Perform fit-for-purpose reviews and challenge assessments of IT (Technology & Infrastructure) controls tested by the 1st Line of Defense (1LOD) team.
  • Review Test of Design (ToD) and Test of Effectiveness (ToE) results to ensure compliance with internal policies, standards, and governing principles.
  • Provide guidance to 1LOD teams on IT control testing methodologies and best practices.
  • Conduct Process, Risk, and Control (PRC) reviews to evaluate the effectiveness of IT control descriptions and overall control environment.
  • Support regulatory examinations, audits, and compliance-related deliverables.
  • Analyze IT and cyber risks by collecting and evaluating data from internal and external sources.
  • Prepare detailed reports and metrics to communicate cyber risk posture to business and technology stakeholders.
  • Monitor evolving cybersecurity threats, technologies, and regulatory requirements to provide risk mitigation recommendations.
  • Participate in IT risk and cybersecurity initiatives, assessments, and special projects.
  • Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience.
  • 12+ years of experience in Information Security, Cyber Security, or IT Risk.
  • 6+ years of experience in Cyber Security Operations, IT Risk Management, Incident Response, or IT Investigations.
  • Strong experience evaluating IT control testing evidence and determining control effectiveness.
  • Hands-on experience with Test of Design (ToD) and Test of Effectiveness (ToE).
  • Excellent analytical, documentation, and stakeholder communication skills.
  • Preferred Qualifications
  • Prior IT Control Audit experience.
  • Experience in the Banking or Financial Services industry.
  • Strong understanding of financial regulations and IT control frameworks.
  • Experience with cybersecurity and risk frameworks such as NIST CSF, FAIR, or similar.
  • Knowledge of cybersecurity threats, vulnerabilities, and risk management practices.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and senior leadership.

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IT Risk Analyst & Control Analyst- W2 Position

Intellectt Inc

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