IT & Cyber Security Risk Manager

MCS Group; Belfast; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services organization in Belfast is seeking an experienced IT & Cyber Security Risk Manager. You'll oversee and develop risk frameworks in a tech-forward environment. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in security, knowledge of cyber frameworks, and excellent stakeholder management skills. The position offers a competitive salary and hybrid working options.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Hybrid working

Flexible benefits

Qualifications

• Hands-on IT or cyber security experience within complex environments.
• Strong knowledge of cyber frameworks, risk methodologies, and controls.
• Understanding of infrastructure, cloud, AI, and emerging tech risks.

Responsibilities

• Provide independent oversight of IT & cyber risk management controls.
• Monitor risk data and enhance cyber risk posture.
• Support governance and control testing activities.

Skills

IT security experience

Cyber frameworks knowledge

Stakeholder management

Job description

IT & Cyber Security Risk Manager
Location: Belfast (Hybrid)
Salary: Competitive

We are looking for a Security Risk Manager to join a growing Risk & Compliance function within a forward-thinking financial services organisation.

This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in the oversight and development of IT and cyber risk frameworks within a highly regulated, tech-forward environment.

What You'll Do:

• Provide independent oversight of IT & cyber risk management controls.

• Monitor risk data, advise stakeholders, and enhance cyber risk posture.

• Support governance and control testing activities across key tech areas.

• Collaborate cross-functionally to influence and improve risk frameworks.

You'll Excel If You Have:

• Hands-on IT or cyber security experience within complex environments.

• Strong knowledge of cyber frameworks, risk methodologies, and controls.

• Understanding of infrastructure, cloud, AI, and emerging tech risks.

• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

Desirable:

• Experience in the financial or similarly regulated sectors.

• Relevant certifications (CISA, CRISC, CISSP, etc.).

Why Apply?

• Join a respected, supportive team with a clear focus on innovation, flexibility, and wellbeing.

• Enjoy hybrid working, competitive salary, and a comprehensive range of flexible benefits.

To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity please send an up-to-date CV via the link provided or contact Senior Recruitment Consultant Stuart Kennedy at MCS Group on 02896935520 or [e-mail].

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