Tech & Third-Party Risk Leader, Operational Resilience

Bank of England; Leeds; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Bank of England in Leeds is seeking a Manager in the Change and Outsourcing team within the Operational Risk & Resilience umbrella. You will act as a technical authority on technology and third‑party risks, leading assurance reviews and shaping risk insights for senior audiences across regulated firms.

You will engage CROs, CIOs and other senior leaders, drive policy development, and represent the function in cross‑Bank and industry fora, contributing to a robust supervisory approach to

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in technology and third-party risk assurance.
• Background in business continuity planning and recovery solutions.
• Strong ability to challenge firms and provide risk-based insights.

Responsibilities

• Acts as a recognised technical authority on technology and third‑party risks.
• Leads assurance reviews of technology transformation and third‑party initiatives.
• Designs and enhances risk reviews aligning evolving sector risks.
• Exercises independent, high impact judgement on complex issues.
• Engages CROs, CIOs, CTOs and senior leaders during reviews.
• Shapes supervisory thinking and contributes to policy development.
• Represents the function in cross‑Bank and industry fora.

Skills

Tech risk

Third party risk

Assurance

BCP planning

Cloud risk

Cyber resilience

Stakeholder comms

Leadership

Job description

Bank of England in Leeds is seeking a Manager in the Change and Outsourcing team within the Operational Risk & Resilience umbrella. You will act as a technical authority on technology and third‑party risks, leading assurance reviews and shaping risk insights for senior audiences across regulated firms.

You will engage CROs, CIOs and other senior leaders, drive policy development, and represent the function in cross‑Bank and industry fora, contributing to a robust supervisory approach to