IT GRC Manager

Intec Select; Chatham; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking an experienced Associate Director - IT, Cloud, and Infrastructure to manage IT risk in a large-scale transformation program. The ideal candidate will have a background in financial services and strong expertise in Governance, Risk, and Compliance. Responsibilities include leading risk assessments, collaborating with teams, and ensuring compliance with governance policies. This role is a 6-month contract based in Chatham or Wolverhampton with flexible work arrangements.

Qualifications

• Experience in financial services or regulated environments.
• Strong expertise in Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC).
• Proven experience in managing Risk & Control Self-Assessments (RCSAs).

Responsibilities

• Plan, lead, and execute Risk & Control Self-Assessments (RCSAs) across IT.
• Collaborate with teams to review controls and treatment plans.
• Monitor emerging risks and regulatory changes.

Skills

IT risk management

Cybersecurity

Communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Risk reporting

Job description

This range is provided by Intec Select. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

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Associate Director - IT, Cloud, and Infrastructure within Digital FinTech

• Location: Chatham or Wolverhampton - 2 or 3 days per week
• 6 Months Contract

We’re seeking an experienced IT Risk & Control Manager to support a large-scale transformation programme with a strong Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) focus. This role is ideal for someone with a background in financial services or other regulated environments, who can confidently manage IT, Cyber, and Data risk activities. You\'ll play a key role in leading Risk & Control Self-Assessments (RCSAs), enhancing control frameworks, and driving risk reporting and assurance across the business. Strong communication skills are critical, you\'ll engage directly with senior stakeholders, risk owners, and SMEs to embed robust risk practices and ensure ongoing regulatory alignment.

Role and Responsibilities:

• Plan, lead, and execute RCSAs across IT and technology functions
• Collaborate with first-line teams to review and update controls and treatment plans
• Maintain the enterprise risk system of record with accurate, up-to-date information
• Identify and propose updates to Key Risk Indicators (KRIs) and risk metrics
• Support the development of control test scripts and explore opportunities for automation
• Monitor emerging risks, evolving control requirements, and regulatory changes
• Contribute to internal/external audits and governance reporting packs
• Ensure full compliance with risk and data governance policies

Planned Deliverables Include:

• RCSA templates and CSA results
• System and KRI updates
• Control Test Scripts
• Ongoing contributions to audit readiness and governance packs
• Strong expertise in IT risk, controls, and GRC frameworks
• Deep understanding of Cyber, IT Operations, and/or Data risks
• Proven experience managing RCSAs, designing controls, and leading risk initiatives
• Familiarity with ITGC audits and regulatory requirements in financial services
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Understanding of hybrid/cloud/on-prem IT infrastructure models

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Information Technology, Finance, and Management

Industries

• Staffing and Recruiting, Financial Services, and Information Services