Senior Risk Manager - Technology and Change (Second Line)

HANDELSBANKEN PLC; City Of London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading relationship bank in the UK is searching for a dedicated risk manager to oversee Technology and Change Risk. The role encompasses risk advisory, oversight of regulatory requirements, and active participation in business transformation initiatives. Applicants should have experience in technology risk management and strong communication skills. The bank champions inclusivity and offers competitive salaries with extensive benefits.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Income protection

Life assurance

Market-leading pension contribution

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience working with Technology leadership.
• Advocate of understanding Technology & Change Risk management.
• Experience in complex, multi-year transformation programs.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end delivery for team areas.
• Provide independent risk oversight.
• Ensure regulatory compliance in risk returns.

Skills

Risk Oversight

Technology & Change Risk Management

Communication Skills

ITIL

COBIT

NIST

Education

Experience in regulated environments

Understanding of PRA, FCA, ICO

Tools

Financial Services Regulations

Cloud Technologies

Job description

Overview

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Job Introduction

Risk is the independent risk control function within the Bank and acts as the second line of defence (2LOD) providing independent oversight and control across the Bank's principal risks i.e. credit, financial and operational risk. The Technology and Change Risk Team has responsibility for risk oversight of Bank's IT Risk, Data Risk, Information Security, Change Management, Operational Resilience and Intra-Group Risk within the Bank. The team also ensures that there is an objective view of all risks of the Bank's Technology department and areas typically shared responsibilities between Business and IT such as Payments Risk, Third Party Risk and Operational Resilience. The team provides independent management assurance to the UK CEO that the business is identifying and managing the above risks adequately across its Personal, Corporate Banking, Wealth & Asset Management (WAM) propositions and enabled by branch/head office functions.

Responsibilities

The role holder will be expected to own end to end delivery or participate/contribute across the following priority areas for the team during the year:

• Risk Advisory and Guidance
• Independent Risk Oversight
• Annual Regulatory Returns
• Change Oversight and Change Assurance

Ideal Candidate

Research (by Harvard University) shows that women are particularly likely to second guess themselves and not apply - so if you are worried you don't meet all the criteria, get in touch anyhow and let us do the worrying…

• Demonstrable experience of working directly with Technology leadership team (Head of capabilities, typically ExCo-1) as part of their current roles.
• Advanced level of understanding of Technology & Change Risk management disciplines such as IT Risk, Data Risk and Information Security, IT led Change (and Business led IT Change), IT Resilience & Recovery, Intra-group Risks across Run the Bank and Change/Transform the Bank initiatives.
• Prior experience of working in highly regulated environments and understanding of PRA, FCA, ICO and BoE priorities as well relevant EU regulations such as DORA (Digital Operational Resilience).
• Prior experience of working on large, complex, multi-year Business and IT transformation programmes, either in 1st or 2nd line or 3rd Line defence or Consultancy capacity.
• Knowledge of Risks and Controls within Build v/s Buy, On-premise v/c Cloud, In-house v/s development, Intra-group services v/s local service delivery models.
• Knowledge and experience of technology practices/frameworks such as ITIL, COBIT, NIST and working knowledge of relevant regulatory requirements from PRA/FCA/EBA perspective
• Able to demonstrate good communication skills, both written and verbal including being able to translate risk matters to non-risk professionals (and Technology risk to non IT professionals) in a clear and simple manner.
• At least one fully cycle implementation of business systems and platforms around Customer Lifecycle Management, Credit & Lending, Payments Platform, Core Banking, Finance systems and experience of assessing / assuring risks and risk associated with phased decommissioning legacy technologies and integrations.

Company Information

Handelsbanken is a relationship bank with a decentralised way of working, a strong local presence thanks to a nationwide network of branches, and a long-term approach to customer relations. Each Handelsbanken branch operates as a local business enabling it to make decisions at a local level and provide a bespoke service. The focus is always on the need of the individual customer and not on the sale of specific products.

We are embarking on an exciting Business Transformation journey. This transformation will significantly enhance our technology systems, processes and services, bringing evolution to our ways of working. Join us in this transformative journey, where your dedication, adaptability and commitment will play a crucial role in shaping the future of banking for our valued customers.

The Bank is deeply committed to embedding good equality and diversity practice into all of our activities. This is so that we are an inclusive, welcoming and inspiring place to work that encourages everyone to apply, regardless of socio-economic background, age, disability, pregnancy and/or parental status, race, veteran status, marital and civil partnership status, religion or belief, sex, gender reassignment or sexual orientation.

Check our Handelsbanken website for further information

At Handelsbanken, we deeply value our unique culture and values including trust in and respect for each individual. We take pride in nurturing a work environment where people flourish, and where they are empowered to take decisions in their areas of expertise. We take a long term perspective in everything we do and want each employee who joins us to build a long term successful career with the Bank.

What is in it for you?

• We have a wide range of learning and development available, empowering and enabling our colleagues to take ownership of their own development.
• Competitive Salary and an extensive range of benefits is provided, including private medical insurance, income protection and life assurance
• A market-leading pension contribution of 15% paid by the bank, which can be invested in a wide range of funds (including ESG and Shariah funds)

Application next steps

Your journey with us begins once you have submitted your application. One of our Handelsbanken recruiters will be reviewing your details and will later organise a phone conversation if you match the role requirements. If there is a mutual fit, we will extend an invitation for you to participate in an interview.

How can we support you to be your best self? Our Talent Acquisition team will be happy to provide support e.g. if you need additional time to prepare for an interview or you have any requirements for any part of the interview/hiring process - just let us know by email [e-mail].

This advert will be live for a minimum of two weeks. However, please note that after the two weeks, the closing date could change at any time depending on the number of responses received.

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