Senior Technology Risk & Control Specialist CGEMJP

Role Title: Senior Technology Risk & Control Specialist
Duration: contract to run until 28/11/2025
Location: Hybrid 60%office 40% remote. In either Sheffield/ Birmingham/ Edinburgh
Rate: up to 482.30 p/d Umbrella inside IR35

Role purpose / summary

• Support control operators to Lead, and deliver transformational initiatives across multiple controls to manage risk in line with the organisations priorities, utilising Agile methodology and tooling, with a focus on using automated solutions.
• Ensure technology controls are aligned with industry standards, regulatory requirements, and the company's risk management strategy.
• Undertake initiatives to enhance or remediate controls in a sustainable manner to provide enduring outcomes for the organisation.
• Monitor and report on the effectiveness of technology controls, identifying areas for improvement and report to executive management.
• Establish and monitor key control indicators (KCIs) to track the effectiveness of risk mitigation efforts.
• Develop and maintain relationships with key senior stakeholders (such as GBGF's, Second/Third Line of Defense, and External Audit) to promote a unified approach to technology risk management across the organization.
• Use Risk related data to help influence prioritisation of activities.
  
  

Key Skills/ requirements

• Track record of delivering sustainable outcomes in an enterprise scale organisation.
• Evidence of influencing at c-suite level and managing senior stakeholders with conflicting opinions.
• Extensive experience in technology risk management, with a track record of successfully implementing and enhancing control design and operations or demonstrate specific experience of supporting control compliance from within a business area.
• Understanding of control operation, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.
• Proven ability to effectively communicate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences, including senior leadership and non-technical stakeholders.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to navigate and assess complex technology landscapes preferred
• Knowledge of enterprise risk management software and tools in a large financial services organization.
• Excellent project management skills with a track record of successfully leading large-scale initiative"
  

All profiles will be reviewed against the required skills and experience. Due to the high number of applications we will only be able to respond to successful applicants in the first instance. We thank you for your interest and the time taken to apply!