Technology Governance and Risk Specialist (Junior)

Michael Page (UK); City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A trading firm in London is seeking a Technical Data Governance & Risk Specialist to enhance technology risk management and governance processes. The successful candidate will leverage scripting skills to automate compliance and manage risk across various frameworks while collaborating with cross-functional teams. This role offers a generous remuneration package and a supportive environment for professional growth.

Qualifications

• 4-8 years of experience in a similar role, ideally in financial services.
• Strong scripting skills in Bash, PowerShell, SQL, or Python.
• Familiarity with IT governance frameworks (ITIL, NIST, ISO).

Responsibilities

• Design and implement technology governance processes.
• Automate compliance monitoring with scripting tools.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure regulatory compliance.

Skills

Scripting skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Collaborative mindset

Job description

• Opportunity to develop and upskill in a financial organization
• Must be on site 5 days per week

About Our Client

This client is a trading firm based in London.

Job Description

We're looking for a Technical Data Governance & Risk Specialist to support the development and automation of our evolving technology risk management processes and IT governance framework.

In this global position, you'll be part of the Technology Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) team, working closely with colleagues across Technology, Cybersecurity, Business Controls, and Compliance. You'll help coordinate the many moving parts that ensure our systems and processes remain efficient, secure, and compliant with regulatory and industry standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and improve technology governance processes across areas such as IT service management, disaster recovery, and business continuity
• Automate compliance monitoring and reporting using scripting tools (e.g., Bash, PowerShell, Python, or SQL)
• Build dashboards and metrics that provide insight into our technology risk posture
• Collaborate with technology teams to maintain compliance across global jurisdictions (SEC, FCA, AFM, SFC, etc.)
• Support GDPR compliance activities, regulatory filings, and respond to due diligence requests
• Coordinate business continuity and disaster recovery testing, application recovery exercises, and audit support
• Lead and deliver remediation projects to address areas of technology risk
• Maintain up-to-date documentation, policies, and standards aligned with industry frameworks (e.g., ITIL, NIST, ISO 27001)
• Produce clear and actionable Management Information packs to communicate key risks and trends to leadership
• Organise and support governance committee meetings, ensuring timely follow-ups on action items

The Successful Applicant

About You

• 4-8 years of experience in a similar role, ideally within financial services or another regulated environmen
• Strong scripting and automation skills (e.g., Bash, PowerShell, SQL, Python)
• Exposure to technology governance, risk, and service management activities.
• Supporting compliance with ITIL, NIST, CSF, or ISO frameworks
• Drafting technical policies and standards
• Facilitating business continuity and disaster recovery assessments and testing
• Responding to regulatory and due diligence requests
• Solid understanding of modern technology stacks and ability to engage confidently with engineers
• Self-motivated, able to work independently, manage competing priorities, and meet deadlines
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate technical topics for diverse audiences (e.g., leadership reports, regulatory disclosures, internal updates)
• A collaborative mindset, eager to work across teams and disciplines
• Fluent in English

What's on Offer

This role is offering a very generous renumeration package - depending on experience.

5 days on site to start which will be reduced after probation.

3 Stage Interview Process - 2 stages remotely and 1 in person.