A few days ago BBBH59690 IT Risk & Controls Manager £45000.00 - £50000.00 per annum + Bonus, Hy ...

MCS Group; Belfast; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm seeks an IT Risk & Controls Manager to manage global technology risks and controls. This hybrid role based in Belfast offers competitive salary and growth opportunities, requiring solid IT experience in financial services and a strong background in risk management.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Hybrid working

Opportunities for growth

Qualifications

• Solid IT experience within Financial Services.
• Strong background in IT Risk & Controls, ideally in an Operational Risk environment.
• Proven track record within Risk Management.

Responsibilities

• Manage the IT risk management framework.
• Provide risk reporting for core IT processes.
• Maintain Technology policies in line with Group standards.
• Prepare for the Technology Risk Forum.
• Maintain the risk register and oversee control development.

Skills

IT experience within Financial Services

Background in IT Risk & Controls

Track record in Risk Management

Understanding of Technology operations

Problem-solving skills

Effective communication skills

Accountable approach

Job description

IT Risk & Controls Manager

Location: Belfast (Hybrid)

Our client, TP ICAP - a world-leading provider of market infrastructure - is seeking an IT Risk & Controls Manager to join their global team. This is a key role within the Technology function, providing oversight, governance, and management of technology risks and controls in alignment with the firm's Enterprise Risk Management Framework.

The Role

Reporting to the Head of IT Risk Management & Controls (EMEA), the IT Risk & Controls Manager will be responsible for ensuring effective management of technology risk globally. This involves embedding frameworks, supporting risk reporting, managing policies, maintaining the risk register, and strengthening control oversight across the first line of defence.

Responsibilities

• Support and manage the implementation of the IT risk management framework as part of the firm's Enhanced Risk Management Framework (ERMF).
• Provide risk reporting for core IT processes, including regular group-wide KPI and KRI reports.
• Maintain Technology policies in line with Group standards and oversee changes through relevant governance bodies.
• Prepare and support the Technology Risk Forum, and provide input to regional Risk Committees.
• Maintain the risk register (Riskonnect), including controls, attestations, assurance, issue-action tracking, and event management.
• Oversee control development, attestation, remediation plans, and assurance programmes.
• Partner with stakeholders to develop and enhance tools for demonstrating controls oversight within the first line of defence.
• Support internal and external audits, including preparation, remediation, validation, and management response.

About You

The successful candidate will bring:

• Solid IT experience within Financial Services.
• Strong background in IT Risk & Controls, ideally within an Operational Risk environment.
• Proven track record within Risk Management, Lines of Defence, or IT functions.
• Strong understanding of Technology operations and risk frameworks.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with meticulous attention to detail.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels.
• A proactive, accountable approach with the ability to work under pressure.

Desirable

• Experience working with regulators and auditors.
• Hands-on experience with control testing, assurance, and audit management.
• Ability to prepare concise management summaries.
• Client-focused, solution-oriented mindset with a continuous improvement approach.

What’s on Offer

• A global role within a market-leading financial services organisation.
• Hybrid working with a base in Belfast.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for growth, development, and cross-border collaboration.

If you are looking for the opportunity to make a real impact in IT Risk & Controls within a global, fast-paced environment, this role offers the platform to do so.

To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity please send an up-to-date CV via the link provided or contact Senior Recruitment Consultant Stuart Kennedy at MCS Group on or .

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