Technology & Change Risk Lead (2LOD)

HANDELSBANKEN PLC; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK bank is looking for a candidate to take ownership of risk oversight within its Technology and Change Risk Team. Key responsibilities include risk advisory, independent oversight, and managing regulatory returns while ensuring effective operational risk management. The ideal candidate will have a background in technology, operational, or change risk management along with strong analytical and communication skills. The role offers competitive salary and excellent benefits, as well as a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Income protection

Life assurance

Pension contribution of 15%

Qualifications

• Prior experience of working in highly regulated environments.
• Solid experience in technology, operational, or change risk management.
• Strong understanding of technology and change risk concepts.
• Knowledge of risk and control environments with Public Cloud Providers.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Take end-to-end ownership of risk advisory and guidance.
• Provide independent risk oversight across technology and change.
• Assist with annual regulatory returns.
• Oversee change management and assurance activities.

Skills

Experience in regulated environments

Technology risk management

Operational risk management

Change risk management

Cyber risk awareness

Analytical skills

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Professional qualifications (CISA, CRISC, CISSP)

Job description

A leading UK bank is looking for a candidate to take ownership of risk oversight within its Technology and Change Risk Team. Key responsibilities include risk advisory, independent oversight, and managing regulatory returns while ensuring effective operational risk management. The ideal candidate will have a background in technology, operational, or change risk management along with strong analytical and communication skills. The role offers competitive salary and excellent benefits, as well as a commitment to diversity and inclusion.