IT Risk Manager | Financial Services | Month Contract
Are you a hands-on IT Risk professional with a strong understanding of the evolving regulatory landscape and a passion for driving risk-informed decisions across technology? We’re looking for an experienced IT Risk Manager to join a leading financial services organisation.
This is a high-impact role supporting second-line risk activities, working closely with senior technology and risk stakeholders to ensure IT risk is well understood, effectively challenged, and aligned with regulatory expectations including PRA and DORA.
Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver the IT Risk Management Framework and associated tools to align with regulatory requirements and internal standards.
- Provide insight into IT technical solutions to challenge and guide risk discussions with first-line teams.
- Oversee IT risk incidents, ensuring thorough investigation and root cause analysis where required.
- Produce clear and actionable 2nd line assurance reports and recommendations.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance awareness of IT risks and controls across the business.
Requirements:
- Proven understanding of IT security regulations and legislation (e.g. PRA, DORA, NIS2).
- Experience working within second-line risk, assurance, or compliance functions in financial services.
- Confident communicator, able to engage with technical and non-technical audiences.
- Strong analytical and report-writing skills