Senior Risk Manager

Nationwide Building Society; England; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Competitive pension plan

Annual performance-related bonus

Training and development opportunities

Additional benefits through salary sacrifice scheme

Life assurance

Health and wellness access

Paid volunteering days

Job summary

A leading financial services institution in the United Kingdom is looking for a Senior Risk Manager – Security to shape the security risk agenda. The ideal candidate will develop a robust oversight strategy and influence senior stakeholders while ensuring the organization is prepared for future threats and regulatory changes. This role supports hybrid working and offers various benefits including private medical insurance and a competitive pension plan.

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of cyber and physical security, familiar with frameworks like NIST CSF and ISO 27001.
• Extensive expertise in cyber security, translating technical risk into strategic business implications.
• Proven experience in strategic risk management and influencing senior decision-making.
• Technical exposure to cyber security controls (IAM, network security, offensive testing).
• Professional qualifications: CISSP, CISM, CISA, CRISC, ISO 27001 Lead Auditor.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the security risk oversight strategy.
• Influence senior stakeholders, set priorities for the oversight team.
• Deliver high-quality risk insights and thematic reviews.

Skills

In-depth knowledge of cyber and physical security

Ability to influence organisational direction

Experience in strategic risk management

Technical experience in cyber security controls

Strong communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Identity and access management

Network security

Penetration testing

CISSP

CISM

CISA

CRISC

ISO 27001 Lead Auditor

Communication skills

Influencing skills

Analytical skills

Prioritisation

Education

CISSP, CISM, CISA, CRISC, ISO 27001 Lead Auditor

Job description

Senior Risk Manager – Security

At Nationwide Building Society, we are looking for a Senior Risk Manager – Security to shape our security risk agenda and drive meaningful change across the business.

Hybrid Working

Hybrid working is supported wherever possible. You will be based at our nearest regional hub and may need to attend office events twice monthly.

Pay range

Base pay range is not disclosed; talk with recruiter for details.

What you’ll be doing

You will develop and execute the security risk oversight strategy, ensuring it anticipates future threats, regulatory changes and technology trends. You will influence senior stakeholders, set priorities for the oversight team and deliver high‑quality risk insights, thematic reviews, validation of first line action completion and position papers that inform board‑level decisions.

About you

• An in‑depth knowledge and well‑developed understanding of cyber and physical security and familiarity with best‑practice frameworks e.g. NIST CSF, ISO 27001, CIS Controls
• Extensive expertise in cyber and physical security with the ability to translate technical risk into strategic business implications and influence organisational direction
• Proven experience in strategic risk management including shaping risk appetite and influencing senior decision making
• Technical experience managing and/or delivering cyber security controls e.g. identity and access management, network security, offensive security testing
• Relevant professional qualifications – CISSP, CISM, CISA, CRISC, ISO 27001 Lead Auditor
• Strong working relationships at all levels, excellent communication and influencing skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to comprehend and assimilate complex information rapidly across a range of business areas
• Capability to work and lead under pressure with hard deadlines, strong prioritisation/planning skills

Benefits

• Private medical insurance (January 2026)
• Competitive pension to help build a strong foundation for retirement
• Annual performance‑related bonus
• Training and development to progress your career
• Additional benefits through our salary sacrifice scheme
• Life assurance for peace of mind for you and your loved ones
• Wellhub – access to free and paid options for health and wellness
• Up to 2 days of paid volunteering a year

What to do next

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