Job Title: Senior Technology Risk & Controls Specialist (6-Month Contract, via Umbrella)
Location: Hybrid - Sheffield, Edinburgh, or Birmingham
Industry: Financial Services
Contract Duration: 6 Months (Initial Contract)
Job Summary:
Our client, a leading financial services organization, is seeking a Senior Technology Risk & Controls Specialist for a 6-month initial contract via an umbrella company. This role is ideal for a highly experienced professional with a strong background in technology risk and control within infrastructure environments (both on-prem and cloud). The successful candidate will have expertise in evergreening, asset management, software development lifecycle (SDLC), and configuration management, along with a strong track record in technology delivery management. Experience working within financial services or large-scale organizations is essential.
Key Responsibilities:
Support control operators to lead and deliver transformational initiatives across multiple controls to manage risk in line with the organizations priorities, utilizing Agile methodology and tooling, with a focus on using automated solutions.
Ensure technology controls are aligned with industry standards, regulatory requirements, and the companys risk management strategy .
Undertake initiatives to enhance or remediate controls in a sustainable manner to provide enduring outcomes for the organization.
Monitor and report on the effectiveness of technology controls, identifying areas for improvement and reporting 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 GBGFs, 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 prioritization of activities.
Requirements:
Track record of delivering sustainable outcomes in an enterprise-scale organization.
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 specific experience in supporting control compliance from within a business area.
Strong 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 .
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 initiatives .
Why Join?
Opportunity to work with a leading financial services organization on a critical risk initiative .
Exposure to complex infrastructure and technology landscapes, enhancing your expertise in risk and controls .
Collaborative and high-performing work environment.
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