IT Risk Manager - Manchester, Up to £75K

ZipRecruiter; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking global institution as an IT Risk Manager, where you will play a crucial role in shaping the future of technology risk management. This dynamic position offers the chance to work in a collaborative environment, tackling real-world challenges and contributing to impactful risk management activities. You'll align risk strategies with organizational goals, act as a trusted advisor, and support leadership with data-driven insights. If you thrive in a purpose-driven transformation and are eager to make a meaningful impact, this is the opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in IT & Operations Governance, Risk or Compliance.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and advisory skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver key risk management activities: risk profiling, assessments, response planning.
• Align risk strategy with wider organisational goals and global frameworks.

Skills

IT Governance

Risk Management

Compliance

Analytical Skills

Advisory Skills

Tools

Risk Frameworks

Risk Management Methodologies

Job description

Job Description

IT Risk Manager - Shape the Future of Tech Risk at a Global Organisation

Up to £75,000 per annum

Manchester - Hybrid working

Are you ready to make a meaningful impact at a global institution? We're working with an internationally recognised organisation with a long-standing reputation for excellence and innovation. They're looking for a talented IT Risk Manager to join their team and play a pivotal role in driving forward their IT & Operations Risk Management programme.

This is your chance to be at the heart of a global transformation-partnering with leadership, collaborating across teams, and building risk frameworks that truly shape the way technology operates within a major financial enterprise.

Why You'll Love This Role

• Be the first line of defense in IT and Ops risk management, tackling real-world challenges.
• Work within a collaborative, cross-functional environment where your voice matters.
• Join a company that's investing in technology, automation, and smart governance.

What You'll Be Doing

• Deliver key risk management activities: risk profiling, assessments, response planning, and more.
• Align risk strategy with wider organisational goals and global frameworks.
• Act as a trusted advisor for IT & Ops stakeholders-identifying risks and building mitigation plans.
• Contribute to risk education, awareness campaigns, and governance training.
• Support leadership with impactful insights and data-driven reporting.

Key Skills Needed

• Strong experience in IT & Operations Governance, Risk or Compliance.
• Substantial knowledge of risk frameworks and risk management methodologies.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and advisory skills.
• Certifications like CISSP, CISM, CISA, CRISC (or similar) are advantageous but not essential!

This is an exceptional opportunity for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment and wants to be part of an exciting, purpose-driven transformation. If this opportunity is of interest or you would like some more information, please apply directly!