Senior Operational Risk Manager (IT/Cyber)

Addition Solutions Ltd; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 110,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking financial services company is seeking a Senior Operational Risk Manager (IT/Cyber) in Milton Keynes. The role involves overseeing risks associated with emerging technologies, guiding digital transformations, and enhancing risk frameworks. The successful candidate will possess extensive IT risk management experience and a solid understanding of relevant regulatory standards.

Benefits

Excellent benefits

Oversight role at Executive level

Opportunity to drive new technologies

New office in city centre

Qualifications

• Deep expertise in IT risk management with a focus on cloud and cybersecurity.
• Proven ability to apply operational risk frameworks.
• Solid understanding of regulatory compliance, especially DORA and FCA/PRA.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic oversight on risks related to emerging technologies.
• Lead second-line assurance over IT and cyber risk controls.
• Strengthen risk frameworks and proactively manage technology-related risks.

Skills

IT risk management

Cloud infrastructure

Cybersecurity best practices

Regulatory compliance

Collaboration

Job description

We are currently recruiting for a leading financial services company for the role of Senior Operational Risk Manager (IT/Cyber). This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation that leverages new and emerging technologies to drive innovation across its operations. In this role, you’ll play a critical part in strengthening operational risk management while supporting the company’s ongoing growth and technology-driven initiatives.

ROLE OVERVIEW

Location: Milton Keynes

Package: £110,000 - £125,000 + Car Allowance + Excellent Benefits

Industry: Financial Services

What you’ll be doing:

• Provide strategic oversight and challenge on risks related to emerging technologies, including cloud, data, and cybersecurity
• Advise on technology and digital transformation initiatives, ensuring risk considerations are embedded from design through delivery
• Lead second-line assurance over IT and cyber risk controls, ensuring they meet internal standards and evolving regulatory expectations
• Strengthen and embed risk frameworks, tools, and reporting to proactively identify and manage technology-related risks

Main Skills/ Requirements:

• Deep expertise in IT risk management, with a strong focus on cloud infrastructure, big data platforms, and cybersecurity best practices
• Proven ability to apply operational risk frameworks effectively, including risk identification, control assessment, incident investigation, and scenario analysis
• Solid understanding of regulatory compliance, particularly DORA, FCA/PRA, and BCBS guidelines related to technology risk (preferred)
• Excellent collaborator with a track record of partnering across 1LoD and Group teams to foster and embed a proactive risk-aware culture

How you’ll be rewarded:

• Excellent benefits and opportunities within
• Oversight and Advisory role at Executive level
• Chance to drive new and emerging technology
• Brand new office in Milton Keynes city centre

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Senior Operational Risk Manager (IT/Cyber) to join a growing company, that are driven towards success!

For further information on this Senior Operational Risk Manager (IT/Cyber) position, apply below!

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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