IT Risk & Controls Manager

Robertson Sumner; Greater London; Hybrid; USD 64,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an IT Risk & Controls Manager for a dynamic 3-month contract. This hybrid role involves working onsite in Central London, where you'll shape and implement an IT risk management framework. You'll engage with transformation programmes and cloud services while contributing to AI governance and risk. If you have a strong IT operations background and experience in Governance, Risk & Compliance, this is an exciting opportunity to innovate in a critical area. Join a collaborative environment where your expertise can make a significant impact.

Qualifications

• Experience in IT risk management and governance.
• Hands-on IT operations background in cloud environments.

Responsibilities

• Support risk identification and control implementation.
• Lead control assessments and governance activities.

Skills

IT Risk Management

Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC)

Cloud Services

IT Operations

Communication Skills

AI Governance

Tools

ITSM frameworks (e.g. ITIL)

GRC Tooling

Job description

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We’re supporting a key delivery client with the search for an IT Risk & Controls Manager on a 3-month contract (Inside IR35). This hybrid role requires 3 days per week onsite in Central London, working across both transformation and operational environments.

If you're an experienced IT professional with a background in systems administration or tech ops—and you've moved (or are moving) into Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC)—this could be an excellent fit.

Role Focus: You’ll help shape and implement a refreshed IT risk management framework, working at the intersection of transformation programmes, cloud services, and ongoing operational tech. You’ll also be contributing to early-stage thinking around AI governance and risk—an exciting area with room to innovate.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Supporting risk identification, assessment, and control implementation across the tech estate
• Leading and facilitating control assessments, policy adherence, and governance activities
• Collaborating with stakeholders across InfoSec, Legal, Compliance, and third-party vendors
• Maintaining the IT controls library and helping manage the GRC tooling environment
• Contributing to AI-related risk modelling, controls, and governance structures
• Supporting internal/external audits and evolving governance procedures

We're Looking For:

• A hands-on IT operations background with experience in cloud or enterprise environments
• Exposure to ITSM frameworks (e.g. ITIL), risk assessments, and control frameworks
• A pragmatic, systems-thinker who can translate technical details into business risk language
• Strong communication and coordination skills across technical and non-technical teams
• Experience with (or interest in) emerging risk areas like AI Governance is a bonus

If you're available soon and open to working on-site 3 days a week in London, message me directly for a confidential conversation.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  Information Services

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