Head of IT Risk

I’m working with a leading financial services organisation (global presence, highly regulated environment) that is looking to appoint a senior IT Risk leader to shape and drive their technology risk function.

This is a high‑impact role with significant exposure to ExCo and Board‑level stakeholders, offering the opportunity to influence strategy, lead change, and build out best‑in‑class IT risk capabilities.

The Role

You’ll take ownership of the IT Risk strategy and framework, ensuring risk is embedded across all technology activity.

Key responsibilities include:

• Partnering with senior leadership to ensure IT risk is front‑of‑mind across all initiatives
• Developing and delivering the IT Risk Management Strategy aligned to business and technology objectives
• Providing oversight and challenge across large‑scale IT change programmes
• Leading the implementation of a new GRC system (end‑to‑end: requirements → rollout → adoption)
• Driving Operational Risk framework effectiveness across technology
• Owning Key Risk Indicator (KRI) reporting and board‑level risk insights
• Representing IT Risk at senior governance forums and committees
• Leading and developing a high‑performing IT Risk team
• Acting as a key escalation point for complex risk and technology issues

What They’re Looking For

• Proven experience leading IT Risk functions in financial services
• Strong understanding of IT risk frameworks, controls, and governance
• Experience overseeing risk within major technology change programmes
• Deep knowledge of IT engineering, development, and operations environments
• Ability to influence at senior/executive level and navigate complex stakeholder landscapes
• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to translate complexity into clear, actionable insights
• Experience producing Board‑level reporting and materials

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