Executive Risk Partner – Technology and Cyber Risk

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee technology, data, and innovation risk assessment and mitigation, ensuring alignment with organisational strategy, growth initiatives, and risk appetite.
• Partner closely with Engineering, Data, Product, Innovation and Architecture teams to identify, assess and challenge risks arising from platforms, data usage, architectural decisions, and adoption of new technologies.
• Develop, evolve and embed risk frameworks and policies covering technology, cyber, data, engineering resilience, and emerging technologies (e.g. AI, cloud‑native architectures, distributed systems).
• Provide authoritative risk guidance and constructive challenge on major initiatives, including data platforms, engineering transformations, and innovation programmes.
• Act as a trusted second‑line partner to senior stakeholders, translating technical risk topics into clear, decision‑relevant insights for executives and governance forums.
• Promote a forward‑looking risk culture that balances innovation, speed, and resilience, with a strong focus on prevention, preparedness, and control effectiveness.
• Monitor, assess and report on technology, data and innovation risk positions, trends, and material changes across the organisation.
• Own and manage the ongoing relationship with the relevant directorate(s), ensuring effective oversight, escalation, and alignment.

Technical & Risk Expertise

• Strong technical background with demonstrable experience across technology, cyber, and data risk, including control design, assessment, and challenge in complex environments.
• Proven ability to assess risks associated with modern engineering practices and technologies, such as cloud platforms, APIs, automation, data pipelines, AI/ML, and emerging tools.
• Experience applying risk methodologies (quantitative and qualitative) to technology‑driven change, product development, and data‑led initiatives.
• Ability to analyse complex technical and data‑centric architectures, identify material risk drivers, and articulate practical, proportionate risk responses.
• Deep understanding of enterprise technology and cyber risk, including evolving threat landscapes, third‑party dependencies, and systemic technology risks.
• Working knowledge of relevant industry standards and frameworks (e.g. ISO27001, NIST, COBIT), with the ability to adapt them pragmatically to data and innovation contexts.

Operational Excellence & Risk Oversight

• Champion strong operational and technology risk practices across first and second lines, with an emphasis on data integrity, resilience, and engineering quality.
• Work with cross‑functional teams to strengthen control environments, streamline risk processes, and ensure risk considerations are embedded early in design and delivery.
• Contribute to executive, board, and oversight reporting on technology, data, and innovation risk exposure, trends, and control effectiveness.
• Support continuous improvement of risk assessment, scenario analysis, and assurance activities related to new and evolving technologies.

Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement

• Proven experience leading and developing small specialist teams in a complex, technical risk environment.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to engage credibly with senior engineering, data, and technology leaders.
• Ability to influence without owning delivery, providing constructive challenge while maintaining strong working relationships.
• Strategic mindset with the confidence to operate at executive and board level on complex, forward‑looking risk topics.

Qualifications & Experience

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline (e.g. Computer Science, Engineering, Data, Information Systems, or equivalent); advanced degree desirable. Relevant professional certifications in risk, technology, cyber or engineering disciplines (e.g. CRISC, CISSP, CISM, cloud or engineering certifications) preferred.

• Typically 7–10+ years of experience across technology, cyber, data, or engineering‑related risk, assurance, or control roles in complex organisations.

Key Competencies

• Strong strategic judgement and ability to balance innovation, risk, and organisational objectives.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills, particularly in ambiguous or fast‑evolving technology contexts.
• Structured, pragmatic approach to risk that supports progress rather than constraining it.
• Collaborative, delivery‑oriented mindset with resilience in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

We offer a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone’s voice counts and you can reach your full potential.

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