Risk Manager-( ITSA, BIA, EIM, DR)

JR United Kingdom; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the financial sector is seeking a skilled Risk Manager in Sheffield. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in IT Risk Management, particularly within banking, overseeing various IT risk assessments and collaborating across teams. This position offers a hybrid working model, contributing to vital risk management initiatives and governance in a highly regulated environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in IT Risk Management within banking/financial services.
• In-depth knowledge of ITSA, BIA, EIM, DR.
• Strong understanding of regulatory standards (FFIEC, ISO 27001).

Responsibilities

• Lead IT Self-Assessments to identify control gaps and risks.
• Perform detailed Business Impact Analysis and evaluate critical systems.
• Support Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity Planning processes.

Skills

IT Risk Management

Business Impact Analysis

Enterprise Information Management

Disaster Recovery

Cyber Security

Compliance

Stakeholder Engagement

Risk Governance

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Risk Manager-( ITSA, BIA, EIM, DR), sheffield, south yorkshire

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sheffield, south yorkshire, United Kingdom

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Posted:

26.06.2025

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10.08.2025

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Job Description:

Location: Sheffield (3 days/week Onsite)

Duration: 6months+

Banking Client Experience required

Job Summary:

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Risk Manager with strong expertise in Information Technology Self-Assessment (ITSA) to support our banking client in identifying, assessing, and mitigating IT-related risks. The ideal candidate will have a deep knowledge of Business Impact Analysis (BIA), Enterprise Information Management (EIM), Disaster Recovery (DR) processes, and will work cross-functionally with Cyber Security and Operational teams. This role requires a keen understanding of both IT systems and business processes in a highly regulated financial environment.

Key Responsibilities:

-Lead and coordinate Information Technology Self-Assessments (ITSA) to identify control gaps and risk exposures across IT systems and processes.

-Perform detailed Business Impact Analysis (BIA) to evaluate critical systems and their dependencies.

-Assess and provide governance around Enterprise Information Management (EIM) frameworks and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.

-Evaluate and support Disaster Recovery (DR) and Business Continuity Planning (BCP) processes across business units.

-Partner with Cyber Security teams to assess vulnerabilities and ensure alignment with enterprise security controls.

-Review, design, and improve risk mitigation plans related to operational, technology, and third-party risks.

-Facilitate risk assessments and control validations to support audits and regulatory reviews.

-Engage with IT operations, business stakeholders, and compliance teams to ensure a comprehensive understanding of processes and controls.

-Provide clear documentation, reporting, and dashboards for senior management and regulatory submissions.

Required Skills & Experience:

-Proven experience (5+ years) in IT Risk Management within the banking or financial services sector.

-In-depth knowledge of ITSA, BIA, EIM, DR, and Cyber Security collaboration.

-Strong understanding of regulatory requirements (e.g., FFIEC, ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR, etc.).

-Familiarity with IT governance frameworks such as COBIT, ITIL, and risk frameworks like COSO or ISO 31000.

-Experience conducting or supporting internal audits, control testing, or compliance reviews.

-Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills across technical and business teams.

-Ability to interpret complex IT and business processes and translate them into risk management activities.