Controls Testing Senior Analyst (1st Line Security)

Requirements

• Experience in control testing, or assurance, and risk management within security in a regulated environment

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• Good investigative and analytical experience (e.g. enquiry, scanning, analysis, interviewing, testing), problem-solving, and decision-making skills

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• Good understanding of control frameworks and standards (e.g., NIST, CRI, ISO and PCI-DSS)

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• Ability to assess control design and operating effectiveness in complex environments and to identify control gaps and improvement opportunities

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• Good communication and stakeholder engagement skills

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• Professional certifications such as CISA, CRISC, ISO 27001 or equivalent is desirable

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• (Desirable) Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Cyber Security, or related field

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• (Desirable) Good Knowledge of security controls and IT general controls across platforms such as UNIX, HP Nonstop, and Windows

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• (Desirable) Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (MS Word, MS Excel, MS Access and MS PowerPoint)

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• (Desirable) Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks

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• (Desirable) Self-starter with a continuous improvement mindset and a collaborative approach

What the job involves

• The newly created Vocalink Control Office function is seeking a Senior Analyst within the 1st Line Control Testing team to support the delivery of control testing activities across Security control domains, within Vocalink Limited (VLL)

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• VLL is a Bank of England regulated, Critical National Infrastructure (CNI) company that enables the payments of 90% of salaries, 70% of utility bills, most ATM transactions and every cheque cleared in the UK

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• This role plays a key part in embedding a strong control environment by executing control testing, identifying control gaps, and supporting continuous improvement in risk management practices

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• Support periodic testing of key and non-key controls in accordance with the Control Testing Methodology

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• Assess control design and operating effectiveness against internal policies, standards, regulatory requirements, and customer obligations

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• Timely collection of control testing evidence from relevant Control Owners to support scheduled testing activities

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• Prepare clear and accurate test documentation, including test procedures, execution results, and supporting evidence

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• Identify and document control deficiencies, ensuring timely escalation to the Manager and supporting remediation follow-up activities

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• Monitoring the control testing mailbox to ensure timely review and response to incoming queries and submissions

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• Work closely with 1st Line teams to obtain evidence, clarify control processes, and support accurate testing outcomes

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• Liaise with 2nd Line Security partners and Internal Audit as directed, ensuring transparency and alignment with control testing activities

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• Contribute to the preparation of management information, dashboards, and thematic analysis for governance forums

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• Support control owners by providing observations on control effectiveness and contributing to discussions on remediation approaches

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• Adhere to established control testing standards, procedures, and documentation requirements

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• Provide input on opportunities to streamline testing activities, improve efficiency, and enhance the consistency of outcomes

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• Maintain awareness of relevant regulatory requirements, emerging risks, and industry practices, particularly within the security domains

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• Contribute to strengthening the 3 Lines of Defence model by embedding robust and transparent testing practices

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• Abide by Mastercard’s security policies and practices

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• Ensure the confidentiality and integrity of the information being accessed

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• Report any suspected information security violation or breach, and

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• Complete all periodic mandatory security trainings in accordance with Mastercard’s guidelines

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