CIO Risk, Governance & Audit Leader

Tesco Insurance and Money Services; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 78,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension contribution up to 15%

Private Medical Insurance

Annual bonus

Car allowance or loan

Job summary

Tesco Insurance and Money Services is seeking a Head of CIO Risk, Governance & Audit to lead risk, governance and audit across technology functions. You will partner with senior stakeholders, regulators and the CIO leadership team to embed effective controls and assurance across data, AI, cyber, supplier and change programs.

The role requires deep regulatory knowledge of PRA & FCA, strong strategic oversight, and proven leadership of risk experts across multiple UK locations.

Qualifications

• Senior risk and compliance leadership experience in a UK financial services firm.
• Strong regulatory awareness across PRA and FCA frameworks.
• Ability to present to Board and regulatory bodies with clarity.
• Strategic oversight with operational control excellence.

Responsibilities

• Drive identification, assessment, and mitigation of technology risks under the IMS Risk Framework.
• Ensure strong and transparent internal and external IT audits and regulatory compliance.
• Lead CIO Risk, Governance and Audit agenda including data and AI governance alignment.
• Foster a culture of accountability, control, and continuous improvement.
• Oversee enterprise-wide risk, governance, and control capabilities across CIO.

Job description

Tesco Insurance and Money Services is seeking a Head of CIO Risk, Governance & Audit to lead risk, governance and audit across technology functions. You will partner with senior stakeholders, regulators and the CIO leadership team to embed effective controls and assurance across data, AI, cyber, supplier and change programs.

The role requires deep regulatory knowledge of PRA & FCA, strong strategic oversight, and proven leadership of risk experts across multiple UK locations.