Information Technology Risk Manager

ZipRecruiter; Leicester; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in Financial Services is looking for an experienced IT Risk Manager to enhance their risk and control frameworks. This exciting role involves leading risk management initiatives, ensuring compliance with governance standards, and fostering a strong risk culture within the organization. The position offers a competitive salary, a bonus structure, and the flexibility of hybrid work arrangements. If you are passionate about risk management and eager to make a significant impact, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Bonus

Pension

Car Allowance

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in Enterprise or Operational Risk Management.
• Proven leadership in risk frameworks, preferably within Technology & Change.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop risk and control frameworks across the CIO.
• Manage risk reporting, governance committees, and audit processes.

Skills

Enterprise Risk Management

Operational Risk Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Communication Skills

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

Job description

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.