Senior IT Systems Risk Specialist

Lloyds Banking Group; Moor Side; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in the UK is looking for a Technology Risk Manager to drive change in technology risk management and serve as a trusted advisor to stakeholders. The role demands a strong understanding of current technologies and effective communication skills, with a focus on improving risk outcomes for customers. The institution offers a dynamic environment with comprehensive benefits including pension contributions and professional growth opportunities.

Benefits

Pension contribution up to 15%

Bonuses

Flexible benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Wellbeing initiatives

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of current technologies such as AI and Digital Ledger Technology.
• Experience in practical applications and risk management.
• Ability to communicate effectively with technical teams.

Responsibilities

• Drive change in technology risk management.
• Act as a trusted advisor to stakeholders.
• Report on technology risks to stakeholders.

Skills

Understanding of current technologies

Experience in technology asset lifecycle management

Knowledge of IT Risk Frameworks

Effective communication skills

Leadership skills

Curiosity about emerging technologies

Job description

Technology Risk Manager

Leading teams and driving change in how we manage technology risk;

Driving relationships with stakeholders across the bank, acting as a trusted advisor to support key tech risk decisions;

Influencing our IT community to build high availability, reliability, and performance into the technology they deliver;

Helping to automate our tech controls to enable engineers to deliver and operate solutions safely;

Using data to assess risk and identify emerging risks;

Reporting on tech risk in a clear and understandable manner to stakeholders;

Ensuring policies and practices reflect new technology opportunities and threats.

Candidate Profile

We seek a capable, articulate, and motivated individual with:

• A strong understanding of current technologies (e.g., AI, Digital Ledger Technology, Quantum);
• Experience in their practical application and associated risks;
• A passion for improving risk outcomes for customers.

We focus on our people, fostering a culture of continuous learning and support, and encouraging sharing of new ideas and solutions.

Technical and Risk Expertise

• Experience in technology asset lifecycle management, configuration, build management, service management (capacity, change, problem, incident), architecture, and cloud services;
• Knowledge of IT Risk Frameworks (e.g., ITIL, COBIT) with the ability to identify, assess, and manage technology risks;
• Effective communication, influencing, and leadership skills, with experience working with technology leads and engineering teams;
• Experience as a Risk Specialist business partner, collaborating with Risk Owners, Control Owners, and Control Office;
• Understanding of the roles of all lines of defense and ability to act as a primary Operational Risk specialist.

Future Vision and Understanding

• Curiosity and understanding of emerging technologies shaping the risk landscape (AI, DLT, Quantum);
• Ability to interpret new operational risk regulations and anticipate their impact;
• Customer-centric vision aligned with Group Strategy;
• Decisiveness, data interpretation skills, and ability to build effective risk control objectives;
• Leadership qualities that inspire and foster collaboration and inclusion;
• Commitment to creating a skilled, adaptable team aligned with strategic goals.

Organization and Culture

Join us in transforming our technology delivery, developing innovative solutions, adopting cutting-edge technologies, and ensuring system resilience and risk management. We offer a diverse environment with opportunities for personal and professional growth, industry-leading tech education, and comprehensive benefits including a pension contribution up to 15%, bonuses, share schemes, flexible benefits, generous holiday allowance, and wellbeing initiatives. We are committed to diversity and inclusion, welcoming applications from under-represented groups and providing reasonable adjustments during recruitment.