IT Risk & Controls Manager

MCS Group; Belfast; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading market infrastructure provider in Belfast is seeking an IT Risk & Controls Manager for a global role in financial services. The position involves managing technology risks and controls, supporting audits, and overseeing risk frameworks. Candidates should have solid IT experience, strong problem-solving skills, and effective communication abilities. This hybrid position offers competitive salary and growth opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits

Opportunities for growth and development

Hybrid working model

Qualifications

• Solid IT experience within Financial Services.
• Strong background in IT Risk & Controls, ideally within an Operational Risk environment.
• Proven track record within Risk Management, Lines of Defence, or IT functions.

Responsibilities

• Support and manage the IT risk management framework.
• Provide risk reporting for IT processes.
• Maintain Technology policies in line with Group standards.

Skills

IT Risk & Controls experience

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Job description

IT Risk & Controls Manager
Location: Belfast (Hybrid)

Our client, TP ICAP - a world-leading provider of market infrastructure - is seeking an IT Risk & Controls Manager to join their global team. This is a key role within the Technology function, providing oversight, governance, and management of technology risks and controls in alignment with the firm's Enterprise Risk Management Framework.

The Role

Reporting to the Head of IT Risk Management & Controls (EMEA), the IT Risk & Controls Manager will be responsible for ensuring effective management of technology risk globally. This involves embedding frameworks, supporting risk reporting, managing policies, maintaining the risk register, and strengthening control oversight across the first line of defence.

Key Responsibilities

• Support and manage the implementation of the IT risk management framework as part of the firm's Enhanced Risk Management Framework (ERMF).

• Provide risk reporting for core IT processes, including regular group-wide KPI and KRI reports.

• Maintain Technology policies in line with Group standards and oversee changes through relevant governance bodies.

• Prepare and support the Technology Risk Forum, and provide input to regional Risk Committees.

• Maintain the risk register (Riskonnect), including controls, attestations, assurance, issue-action tracking, and event management.

• Oversee control development, attestation, remediation plans, and assurance programmes.

• Partner with stakeholders to develop and enhance tools for demonstrating controls oversight within the first line of defence.

• Support internal and external audits, including preparation, remediation, validation, and management response.

About You

The successful candidate will bring:

• Solid IT experience within Financial Services.

• Strong background in IT Risk & Controls, ideally within an Operational Risk environment.

• Proven track record within Risk Management, Lines of Defence, or IT functions.

• Strong understanding of Technology operations and risk frameworks.

• Excellent problem-solving skills with meticulous attention to detail.

• Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels.

• A proactive, accountable approach with the ability to work under pressure.

Desirable:

• Experience working with regulators and auditors.

• Hands-on experience with control testing, assurance, and audit management.

• Ability to prepare concise management summaries.

• Client-focused, solution-oriented mindset with a continuous improvement approach.

What's on Offer

• A global role within a market-leading financial services organisation.

• Hybrid working with a base in Belfast.

• Competitive salary and benefits package.

• Opportunities for growth, development, and cross-border collaboration.

If you are looking for the opportunity to make a real impact in IT Risk & Controls within a global, fast-paced environment, this role offers the platform to do so.

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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