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Square One Resources

Operational Risk Business Analyst (Technology)

On site

Sheffield, United kingdom

£ 350 /day

Freelance

18-02-2026

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Skills

Communication Time Management Problem-solving Databases Analytical Skills Agile Recruitment

Job Specifications

Job Title:Operational Risk Business Analyst
Location: Sheffield (3 x per week)
Salary/Rate:Up to £350 per day
Start Date:March 2026
Job Type: 10-month contract (Inside IR35)
Company Introduction:
We are looking for a highly effective delivery-focused contractor who can work autonomously, communicate effectively across teams, and operate comfortably within complex, regulated enterprise environments. Experience in delivering data-focused and technical solutions would be highly beneficial.
Job Responsibilities/Objectives
Work with Control Owners and Control Operators to gather, review and optimise business requirements.
Support the production of detailed specifications to allow business requirements to be understood and delivered by the engineering team.
Bridge and minimize the gap between non-technical teams, engineering and a variety of end users for the whole project life cycle, to ensure technical compatibility and user satisfaction.
Ensure compliance with all relevant internal control standards and external regulatory requirements.
Acquire & maintain knowledge in various areas of Technology Controls and actively participate in knowledge sharing.
Support delivery through the entire life cycle of the project.
Required Skills/Experience:
The ideal candidate will have the following:
Strong problem-solving and data analytical skills.
Ability to understand complex data, relationships, and process logic
Understanding of commonly used technologies (including databases, server infrastructure, user interface technologies and design)
Initiative and proactiveness, particularly in problem-solving
Excellent communication skills, including the ability to communicate complex information clearly
Courage and ability to challenge the status-quo.
Strong time management skills and the ability to work under pressure.
Quick learning, team player and strong interpersonal/social skills to build and maintain cordial
Desirable Skills/Experience
Although not essential, the following skills are desired by the client:
Previous exposure to technology risk and controls data, tools, or processes
Basic knowledge on AGILE and Dev-Ops methodology.
If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply now with your updated CV in Microsoft Word/PDF format.
Disclaimer
Notwithstanding any guidelines given to level of experience sought, we will consider candidates from outside this range if they can demonstrate the necessary competencies.
Square One is acting as both an employment agency and an employment business, and is an equal opportunities recruitment business. Square One embraces diversity and will treat everyone equally. Please see our website for our full diversity statement.

About the Company

With over 25 years in the technology recruitment sector, Square One is an award-winning specialist recruitment agency. Based in London, we manage recruitment on an international scale with clients ranging from start-ups to global corporations. Our goal is to offer a comprehensive recruitment service for our clients, building long-term relationships with them to ensure candidates receive the best career opportunities possible. Our consultants continually upskill, ensuring that they're at the forefront of industry, market an... Know more