Cyber Risk Governance Director

Hays.; London; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Un rôle contractuel en tant qu'expert en technologie des risques et contrôles au sein d'une entreprise dynamique à Londres. Ce poste clé implique des responsabilités telles que le développement de bibliothèques de contrôle, la mise en œuvre de capacités de surveillance et la direction de l'automatisation des contrôles. Les candidats doivent avoir une expérience substantielle en gouvernance des risques et une expertise dans les cadres de contrôle reconnus par l'industrie.

Qualifications

• Expérience extensive en technologie des risques et contrôles dans les services financiers.
• Connaissance des cadres de contrôle (COBIT, NIST) et normes réglementaires.
• Trajectoire prouvée en gouvernance des risques, assurance et automatisation des contrôles.

Responsibilities

• Exécuter le plan d'amélioration des contrôles pour l'ingénierie.
• Développer et maintenir une bibliothèque centralisée des contrôles technologiques.
• Implémenter des capacités de surveillance des contrôles et superviser les tests périodiques.

Skills

Risk Governance

Control Automation

Compliance

Risk Reporting

Education

CFA

FRM

CISA

Job description

Technology Risk and Control Expert - Contract Role
Location: London
Contract Duration: 6 months

Are you an experienced Technology Risk & Control professional seeking a high-impact contract role within a dynamic environment? Do you have expertise in driving control enhancements, governance frameworks, and regulatory compliance? If so, this opportunity is for you.

About the Role

We are looking for a Technology Risk and Control Expert to lead the execution of key control strategies, governance initiatives, and risk reporting across the Technology and Cyber Risk functions. This is a pivotal role where you will strengthen control frameworks, drive automation, and enhance risk governance and compliance standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute the Control Enhancement Plan for Engineering and provide updates to senior leadership.
• Develop and maintain a centralised technology control library aligned to industry-recognized frameworks.
• Implement control monitoring capabilities and oversee periodic testing of key controls at the group and divisional levels.
• Define and track Key Control Indicators (KCIs) and ensure robust performance management of controls.
• Oversee independent assurance and validation processes and drive control automation initiatives.
• Identify systemic control weaknesses and collaborate with governance teams to implement root-cause remediation.
• Produce risk profiles for Technology and Cyber Risk at divisional and global levels.
• Deliver consistent Key Risk Indicator (KRI) reporting integrated into broader governance processes.
• Facilitate risk committees and forums, including the Technology & Cyber Risk Committee (TCRC).
• Oversee governance of technology standards, ensuring alignment with COBIT and NIST frameworks.
• Execute strategies to enhance Technology & Cyber risk culture across the organisation.
• Lead risk training & awareness initiatives for Engineering and Cyber teams.
• Monitor and report compliance with Engineering & Cyber training requirements.

What We're Looking For

• Extensive experience in Technology Risk & Control within Financial Services
• Strong knowledge of industry control frameworks (COBIT, NIST) and regulatory standards.
• Proven track record in risk governance, assurance, and control automation
• Relevant qualifications such as CFA, FRM, CISA, or similar are a plus.

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