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Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in Technology Risk, Cyber Risk, and Operational Risk within financial services, with a strong focus on risk assessment methodologies, control frameworks, and data management. Proven ability to produce risk reporting and influence stakeholders while ensuring compliance with regulatory expectations.
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Technology Risk ManagementRisk Control Self-Assessment (RCSA)Risk Reporting and MI ProductionCybersecurity Frameworks (NIST, ITIL)Stakeholder Influence and Communication
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Hard Skills
Risk Assessment MethodologiesControl Testing MethodologiesData Analysis and ReportingRisk Identification and Control MappingRoot Cause AnalysisGovernance Artefacts ImprovementRisk Appetite FrameworksVulnerability Management ConceptsOperational Risk ManagementCyber Threat Analysis
Soft Skills
Analytical ThinkingProblem-SolvingAttention to DetailCollaborationEffective Challenging
Tools & Technologies
HeraclesRisk Tooling PlatformsGovernance Reporting Tools
Certifications & Qualifications
CISACISSPCISM
Industry Keywords
Financial ServicesOperational Risk FrameworksFCA/PRA Regulatory ExpectationsControl EnvironmentsRisk Appetite Statements
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesCyber Security
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Provide independent oversight and challenge of Technology & Operations risk
- Ensure alignment with Operational Risk Management frameworks
- Review and challenge Risk & Control Self-Assessments (RCSA)
- Ensure completeness, accuracy, and robust control design
- Ensure quality and integrity of Risk & Control Profiles (RCPs), including risk identification, control mapping, and residual risk assessment
- Oversee risk data within tooling such as Heracles, ensuring alignment across risks, issues, events, and risk appetite statements
- Monitor adherence to Risk Appetite Statements (RAS)
- Support breach management, root cause analysis, and remediation tracking
- Challenge control effectiveness, thematic reviews, and testing outcomes to identify systemic weaknesses
- Produce and analyse risk MI and reporting
- Identify emerging risks, trends, and control gaps
- Drive continuous improvement of governance artefacts, processes, and risk engagement models across Technology & Operations
Requirements
What you’ll need- Experience in technology risk, cyber risk, or operational risk within financial services (Required)
- Experience providing independent oversight, challenge, or audit of control environments (2LoD or equivalent) (Required)
- Experience working with RCSA, risk frameworks, and control assessment methodologies (Required)
- Experience producing risk reporting and MI for governance forums (Required)
- Undergraduate degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Risk, or related field (Preferred)
- Professional certifications such as CISA, CISSP, CISM, or equivalent (Preferred)
- English (Required)
- Strong knowledge of cybersecurity risk, IT risk, and control frameworks such as NIST and ITIL (Required)
- Experience with risk tooling and data management, such as Heracles or similar platforms (Required)
- Understanding of risk appetite frameworks, RCSA processes, and control testing methodologies (Required)
- Knowledge of technology architecture, cyber threats, and vulnerability management concepts (Required)
- Experience analysing risk data, events, and trends to identify control weaknesses (Required)
- Familiarity with FCA/PRA regulatory expectations and operational risk frameworks (Required)
- Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving capability (Required)
- Ability to challenge effectively and influence stakeholders across multiple levels (Required)
- Strong communication skills, translating technical risk into business impact (Required)
- High attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy and governance (Required)
- Ability to work across teams and drive collaboration in complex environments (Required)
- Right to work in the UK to commence employment with Santander
Benefits
Comp & perks- 30 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, increasing to 31 days after 5 years’ service
- Option to purchase up to 5 contractual days per year
- £6,000 car allowance per year
- Company-funded individual private medical insurance
- Company-funded death-in-service benefit and income protection insurance
- Discounted rates for additional life assurance and critical illness cover
- Share plans
- Staff versions of Santander Edge Current Accounts and Credit Cards with no fees
- Discounts on Santander products and services
- Wellbeing partners, wellbeing apps, discounted gym and fitness access, weekly online classes, flexible healthcare and mental health support
- Enhanced family leave, childcare options and tailored wellbeing support
- Volunteering opportunities
- Global growth opportunities, career development, learning new skills and international opportunities