St Canice's Credit Union, based in the heart of Kilkenny has an exciting opportunity for an IT Analyst to join the IT team. This role will play a key role in strengthening the organisations technology governance, cyber risk management, compliance posture. The role involves supporting regulatory compliance requirements, assessing IT and cyber risks, developing and maintaining policies, and ensuring controls are effectively designed, implemented, and monitored. The successful candidate will work closely with IT, Risk, Compliance, and senior management stakeholders. Key Responsibilities Governance, Policy & Compliance Ensure governance and compliance activities are aligned with relevant regulatory and industry requirements. Develop, review, and maintain IT policies and procedures, including areas such as information security, access control, and data protection. Prepare clear, accurate, and structured risk and compliance reports for senior management and governance committees. Risk Management Identify, assess, and monitor IT and cyber risks across applications, infrastructure, and third-party services. Track and report on risk treatment plans, outstanding actions, and key risk indicators (KRIs). Ensure alignment with key standards and frameworks such as NIST, and DORA. Audit & Control Assurance Support internal and external IT audits, providing required documentation and responses. Conduct control testing and gather evidence for IT General Controls (ITGCs). Track audit findings and assist in ensuring remediation activities are completed and validated. Data, Reporting & Automation Create, maintain, and automate reporting using Power BI to provide insights on risk, compliance, and security trends. Use SQL for querying datasets and supporting analysis activities. Develop and maintain Python scripts to automate tasks, enhance controls testing, or streamline data processing. Skills & Experience Required Technical Skills Proficiency in Python scripting for automation or data analysis. Strong working knowledge of SQL for data extraction and reporting. Experience producing dashboards and analytics using Power BI. Understanding of SIEM tools, log analysis, vulnerability management, and IT security fundamentals. Governance, Risk & Compliance Skills Experience supporting governance, risk, and compliance programmes. Strong understanding of IT and cyber risk management principles. Familiarity with key frameworks such as NIST, and DORA. Experience supporting audits, ITGC testing, and remediation processes. Ability to produce, update, and maintain governance documentation including policies, procedures, and standards. Professional Competencies Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills. Excellent documentation, writing, and reporting ability. Ability to communicate clearly with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple workstreams concurrently. High attention to detail, accuracy, and risk awareness. Desirable Qualifications (Not required, but advantageous) Certifications such as ISO 27001 Lead Implementer/Auditor, CompTIA Security+, CISM, CRISC, or equivalent. Experience working in regulated industries (e.g., financial services, pharmaceuticals). Skills: Risk Assessment Analytical And Problem Solving Strong planning and Organisational Skills