IT Risk and Controls/Governance Manager

Audit & Risk Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading FTSE 250 business seeks an IT Risk & Controls Manager to develop a robust risk management framework. This role offers autonomy to shape IT risk strategy and embed a strong risk culture across the organization. Collaborate with teams to enhance security and compliance while influencing senior leadership decisions. Join a supportive environment that values innovation and professional growth.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Competitive compensation and benefits

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in IT Controls, IT risk management, or related area.
• Proven experience developing and embedding risk and control frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of IT risk management framework.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate IT risks including cybersecurity.
• Provide regular reports to senior leadership on IT risk state.

Skills

Analytical

Interpersonal

Communication

Leadership

Strategic Thinking

Tools

COBIT

ITIL

NIST

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Audit and Risk Recruitment is delighted to be partnering with a FTSE 250 leading business to recruit an IT Risk & Controls Manager. This is a rare opportunity to join a high-performing, forward-looking organisation at a pivotal stage of its IT and governance evolution.

About the Role

Are you passionate about safeguarding critical IT systems and shaping how organisations manage digital risk? We're looking for a strategic and proactive IT Risk & Controls Manager to lead the development of a forward-thinking risk and controls framework. This role offers significant autonomy and influence—you’ll have full rein to shape the direction of IT risk and controls across the organisation, aligned with regulatory expectations including Provision 29 of the UK Corporate Governance Code.

You’ll be instrumental in embedding a strong risk culture, collaborating across teams to build a resilient and secure technology environment that supports the business’s growth and governance ambitions.

What You'll Be Doing

• Lead the design and implementation of a fit-for-purpose IT risk management and internal controls framework from the ground up.
• Embed a risk culture aligned with Provision 29—ensuring robust internal controls for effective risk management.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate IT risks, covering cybersecurity, data privacy, infrastructure, and operational technology.
• Create and maintain effective IT controls and conduct regular audits and risk reviews.
• Act as a trusted advisor to business and IT leaders on risk and compliance issues.
• Provide regular, insightful reports to senior leadership and the board on the state of IT risk.
• Work collaboratively with technology and business units to integrate risk considerations into all projects and operations.
• Stay ahead of evolving threats and industry best practices.
• Lead training and awareness initiatives across the organisation to strengthen understanding and ownership of IT risk.

What We’re Looking For

• A background in a Professional services firm environment (top 10 ideally)
• 5+ years of experience in IT Controls, IT risk management, IT audit, or a related area.
• Proven experience developing and embedding risk and control frameworks.
• A strong understanding of compliance and control requirements, including Provision 29, GDPR, ISO 27001, and other relevant regulations.
• Familiarity with frameworks such as COBIT, ITIL and NIST.
• Strong analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Confidence and initiative to lead independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Strategic thinking with hands-on execution
• Excellent stakeholder and project management skills
• High attention to detail and problem-solving mindset
• Clear communicator, capable of influencing at all levels
• Leadership and vision in shaping risk culture

Why Join Us?

• Be the architect of IT risk and controls strategy at a pivotal time of growth
• Work directly with senior leadership and influence company-wide decision-making
• A supportive environment that values innovation, independence, and professional growth
• Competitive compensation and benefits, with flexible working options

Audit and Risk Recruitment

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing

• Industries

  Manufacturing and Food and Beverage Services

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