Senior Technology Risk and Controls Specialist
Job Title: Senior Technology Risk & Controls Specialist (6-Month Contract, via Umbrella)
Location: Hybrid - Sheffield, Edinburgh, or Birmingham
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 organization’s 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 company’s 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 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 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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