IT Risk & Governance Lead

Otsuka; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global healthcare company is seeking an IT Risk Manager to oversee IT risk management across the technology estate. The role involves translating strategic directions into actionable plans, leading IT governance forums, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate will possess a strong technical understanding of security domains and experience in technology risk assessments. This position offers an opportunity to directly support organizational integrity and client value through effective risk management.

Benefits

Continuous learning and development

Philanthropy opportunities

Agile work environment

Qualifications

• Experience with FCA, DORA, and GDPR regulations.
• Ability to manage concurrent assessments and audit requests.
• Familiarity with third-party due diligence processes.

Responsibilities

• Translate strategic direction into measurable deliverables.
• Chair IT governance forums and record decisions.
• Own technology risk assessments and maintain the IT risk register.
• Support data protection controls for global privacy regulations.
• Monitor regulatory requirements related to IT risk.

Skills

Strong technical understanding across key security domains

Practical experience in maintaining an IT Risk Register

Proficiency in running technology risk assessments

Experience in presenting to governance forums

Organised and delivery-focused

Job description

A leading global healthcare company is seeking an IT Risk Manager to oversee IT risk management across the technology estate. The role involves translating strategic directions into actionable plans, leading IT governance forums, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate will possess a strong technical understanding of security domains and experience in technology risk assessments. This position offers an opportunity to directly support organizational integrity and client value through effective risk management.