Information Technology Risk Manager

JR United Kingdom; Leicester; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced IT Risk Manager to join their team in Leicester. This exciting role offers a competitive salary and benefits, including a bonus, pension, and car allowance, with the flexibility of hybrid work. The successful candidate will lead the management of risk and control frameworks, ensuring alignment with governance processes and fostering a strong risk culture. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Pension

Car Allowance

Hybrid Work

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in managing enterprise or operational risk.
• Proven leadership in developing risk frameworks in technology.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop risk and control frameworks across the CIO.
• Manage risk reporting and governance committees effectively.

Skills

Enterprise Risk Management

Operational Risk Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Communication Skills

Risk Frameworks

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

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Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

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Job Description:

We are working with a leading Financial Services client in Leicester that is seeking an experienced IT Risk Manager to join the business on a permanent basis.

This role is offering a base of £70,000 + bonus, pension and car allowance. Hybrid work available.

The ideal IT Risk Manager will be tasked with leading the management of the risk and control frameworks across all CIO areas, ensuring alignment with RMF and overseeing core governance processes, including audit coordination, internal assurance, and HEAF attestation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and develop risk and control frameworks across the CIO
• Provide Quality Assurance for risk assessment, testing, and reporting
• Foster a strong risk culture and best practice standards
• Manage risk reporting, governance committees, and audit processes
• Oversee supplier risk, compliance, and assurance initiatives
• Engage with 2nd and 3rd line functions to ensure seamless collaboration.

Requirements

• Extensive experience in Enterprise or Operational Risk Management
• Proven leadership in risk frameworks, preferably within Technology & Change
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Occasional travel is required

If you are an experienced IT Risk Manager with the required skills, please respond in the first instance with an up-to-date version of your CV for review.