Director - Technology Risk

LSEG; Greater London; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) is seeking a Director to provide independent 2nd line technology risk oversight across AI, M&A, and broader engineering risk. The role sits in the Group Chief Technology Risk office and interfaces with CIOs, CROs, and CTOs globally.

You will lead risk assurance activities, develop KRIs, and shape governance frameworks while engaging senior partners and boards on risk metrics and strategic risk management.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in senior technology risk or IT governance roles.
• Strong understanding of 2nd Line oversight and Three Lines of Defence.
• Experience in complex global organisations.
• Clear understanding of M&A related technology risks.
• Solid understanding of AI/ML risks and governance.
• Familiarity with COBIT, ITIL, ISO 31000, COSO.
• Strong partner management and communication skills.
• Experience in Board and Committee risk reporting and metrics.

Responsibilities

• Provide independent 2nd Line oversight and challenge of technology, AI and M&A risks across LSEG.
• Deliver risk insight, assurance and thematic analysis to senior partners on key risks.
• Support embedding of the Enterprise Risk Management Framework (ERMF) across Engineering.
• Develop and monitor appropriate Key Risk Indicators (KRIs) in support of the technology risk profile.
• Lead deep-dive reviews into areas of heightened risk.
• Provide oversight of AI-related technology risks that may have an impact on the Group’s technology risk profile and Engineering strategy and operations.
• Review and challenge AI solution design and deployment.
• Support development of AI governance frameworks, standards and policies.
• Ensure alignment with regulatory expectations across the Group.
• Keep pace with latest AI developments and provide thought leadership to senior partners on key risks and opportunities.
• Provide independent technology risk assessment and opinion on M&A activity including due diligence.
• Review target company technology environments and controls.
• Assess integration risks and remediation plans.
• Partner with Corporate Development and Engineering teams to ensure technology risks are identified and managed effectively.
• Build relationships with senior partners including CROs, CIOs and CTO.
• Influence and improve first line risk culture and risk management capability.
• Provide thought leadership on emerging technology risks.
• Represent Technology Risk in governance forums at all levels.

Skills

Senior technology risk

IT governance

2nd Line oversight

Three Lines of Defence

M&A technology risks

AI/ML risks governance

COBIT

ITIL

ISO 31000

COSO

Partner management

Communication skills

Board risk reporting

Committees risk reporting

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

Role Profile

The Group Risk function covers all aspects of Operational Financial and Strategic risk across the Group and has a unique insight and exposure to all areas of the Group.

This role provides technology risk oversight of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) activity across the Group. The role sits within the Group Chief Technology Risk office, among a team of Technology Risk specialists, performing activities including the provision of risk assurance of technology operational risks, new products, change and key controls, as well as providing advice to Engineering and the business on risk management and monitoring activities.

The role will require close liaison with the Group Chief Information Officer (CIO), divisional Chief Risk Officers, CIOs and other internal business partners in Risk and Corporate Development.

Key Responsibilities

Technology Risk Oversight

• Provide independent 2nd Line oversight and challenge of technology, AI and M&A risks across LSEG
• Deliver risk insight, assurance and thematic analysis to senior partners on key risks
• Support embedding of the Enterprise Risk Management Framework (ERMF) across Engineering
• Develop and monitor appropriate Key Risk Indicators (KRIs) in support of the technology risk profile
• Lead deep-dive reviews into areas of heightened risk

Artificial Intelligence (AI) Risk & Governance

• Provide oversight of AI-related technology risks that may have an impact on the Group’s technology risk profile and Engineering strategy and operations
• Review and challenge AI solution design and deployment
• Support development of AI governance frameworks, standards and policies
• Ensure alignment with regulatory expectations across the Group
• Keep pace with latest AI developments and provide thought leadership to senior partners on key risks and opportunities

Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)

• Provide independent technology risk assessment and opinion on M&A activity including due diligence
• Review target company technology environments and controls
• Assess integration risks and remediation plans
• Partner with Corporate Development and Engineering teams to ensure technology risks are identified and managed effectively

Partner Engagement & Leadership

• Build relationships with senior partners including CROs, CIOs and CTO
• Influence and improve first line risk culture and risk management capability
• Provide thought leadership on emerging technology risks
• Represent Technology Risk in governance forums at all levels

Candidate Profile / Key Skills

• Extensive experience in senior technology risk or IT governance roles
• Strong understanding of 2nd Line oversight and Three Lines of Defence
• Experience in complex global organisations
• Clear understanding of M&A related technology risks
• Solid understanding of AI/ML risks and governance
• Familiarity with COBIT, ITIL, ISO 31000, COSO
• Strong partner management and communication skills
• Experience in Board and Committee risk reporting and metrics

Interested in crafting how we manage technology risk across AI, M&A and an evolving technology landscape?

Career Stage:

Director

London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) Information:

Join us and be part of a team that values innovation, quality, and continuous improvement. If you’re ready to take your career to the next level and make a significant impact, we’d love to hear from you.

LSEG is a leading global financial markets infrastructure and data provider. Our purpose is driving financial stability, empowering economies and enabling customers to create sustainable growth.

Our purpose is the foundation on which our culture is built. Our values of Integrity, Partnership , Excellence and Change underpin our purpose and set the standard for everything we do, every day. They go to the heart of who we are and guide our decision making and everyday actions.

Working with us means that you will be part of a dynamic organisation of 25,000 people across 65 countries. However, we will value your individuality and enable you to bring your true self to work so you can help enrich our diverse workforce.

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You will be part of a collaborative and creative culture where we encourage new ideas. We are committed to sustainability across our global business and we are proud to partner with our customers to help them meet their sustainability objectives. Our charity, the LSEG Foundation provides charitable grants to community groups that help people access economic opportunities and build a secure future with financial independence. Colleagues can get involved through fundraising and volunteering.

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