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Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in Technology Risk Management, including the assessment and implementation of controls for AI governance and compliance with regulatory frameworks such as FCA and GDPR. Proven ability to lead large-scale technology transformation programmes while ensuring effective risk oversight and stakeholder engagement.
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Technology Risk ManagementAI GovernanceRegulatory ComplianceStakeholder ManagementTechnology Transformation
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Hard Skills
Technology RiskTechnology ControlsTechnology AuditRisk AssessmentGovernance FrameworksCloud MigrationOperational ResilienceAI Risk ManagementChange ManagementControl Effectiveness
Soft Skills
Stakeholder EngagementInfluencing SkillsCommunication SkillsProactive LearningCuriosity
Tools & Technologies
Cyber SecurityInformation SecurityData Protection
Certifications & Qualifications
CISACRISCCISSPCGEIT
Industry Keywords
FCAGDPRFinancial ServicesHighly Regulated SectorEmerging Technologies
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesCloudCyber Security
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Lead high-profile technology risk oversight engagements across critical transformation initiatives
- Provide independent challenge and assurance over technology, operational, security, and change risks
- Assess the design and operating effectiveness of key technology controls
- Identify control gaps, weaknesses, and remediation opportunities
- Evaluate governance arrangements and support continuous improvement of the control environment
- Oversee major IT migration and transformation programmes
- Review migration plans, testing strategies, deployment approaches, and cutover readiness
- Monitor programme risks, dependencies, milestones, and control effectiveness
- Ensure alignment with enterprise architecture, regulatory requirements, and security standards
- Provide assurance throughout the full transformation lifecycle
- Help shape the organisation's AI risk, governance, and control framework
- Support the safe and responsible adoption of AI and Agentic AI technologies
- Design and implement controls for reliable, secure, and compliant AI use
- Develop assurance approaches for emerging AI solutions and transformation programmes
- Influence the evolution of AI governance across the business
- Partner with Cyber Security, Information Security, Financial Crime, and Data Protection teams
- Ensure security controls are embedded throughout transformation programmes
- Assess compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements, including FCA and GDPR obligations
- Support audit and assurance activities through evidence gathering and risk assessments
- Act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders and programme stakeholders
- Present risk insights and assurance outcomes to governance forums and committees
- Build relationships across Technology, Risk, Security, and Delivery functions
Requirements
What you’ll need- Strong background in Technology Risk, IT Risk, Technology Controls, Technology Audit, or Technology Governance
- Experience overseeing large-scale technology transformation programmes
- Experience assessing risks and controls within IT migration environments
- Proven ability to provide independent challenge and assurance within a Risk, Controls, Audit, or 2LOD function
- Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills
- Ability to communicate complex risk concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
- Genuine interest in AI and emerging technologies
- Proactive learning and curiosity around AI risk, governance, and controls
- Mindset and attitude to help shape new frameworks in evolving environments
- Experience creating, improving, or building governance, controls, or assurance frameworks from scratch
- Ability to balance innovation with effective risk management
- Financial Services or other highly regulated sector experience
- Knowledge of FCA, GDPR, Operational Resilience, or related regulatory frameworks
- Experience supporting cloud migration or enterprise-wide transformation programmes
- Understanding of AI governance, responsible AI, and emerging technology risks
- Professional certifications such as CISA, CRISC, CISSP, CGEIT, or equivalent (desirable)
Benefits
Comp & perks- Pension Scheme - contributions matched up to 10%
- Private medical cover
- Income Protection
- Life Assurance
- 25 days paid leave + National Holidays
- Flex benefits program