Technology & Information Security Risk Manager

Computershare; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services firm based in Edinburgh seeks a Technology & Information Security Risk Manager. You will provide independent risk oversight of Technology while working on key initiatives with senior management. The role requires significant experience in Technology Risk Management, excellent communication and multitasking skills, and the ability to handle confidential projects. You will also manage relationships with senior stakeholders, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and conducting risk assessments.

Benefits

Flexible work

Health and wellbeing support

Investment opportunities in company shares

Qualifications

• Significant experience in Technology Risk Management or equivalent in financial services.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organization skills for managing multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Provide independent risk oversight of the Computershare Corporate Trust Technology Group.
• Lead certain Risk Management initiatives for the Computershare Trust Company.
• Review policies and standards, conduct technology risk assessments.

Skills

Technology Risk Management

Stakeholder Management

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Presentation Skills

Education

Professional Certification

Job description

Location

Edinburgh, Bristol or London (Hybrid)

Based in any of the above office locations for a minimum of three days a week, with flexibility to work from home some days.

A role you will love

The Technology & Information Security Risk Manager reports to CCT Chief Risk Officer and is a vital member of Computershare’s Risk and Compliance Department. The role is responsible for providing independent risk oversight of the Computershare Corporate Trust (CCT) Technology Group, reviewing policies and standards, conducting technology risk assessments and reporting. In addition, this role will lead certain Risk Management initiatives for our Computershare Trust Company, National Association, Delaware and India entities.

You will champion and support the development, implementation, and monitoring of technology risk across Computershare.

Key responsibilities

• Challenge the effectiveness of the controls and risk treatment plans implemented by the CCT Technology Group.
• Escalate concerns to management when risks are not adequately addressed.
• Staying up-to-date with internal standards and having a deep understanding of the strategic business plans/goals.
• Working cooperatively with internal, external auditors and examiners as needed.
• Communicate any regulatory changes impacting the CCT business to CCT Technology.
• Conduct Risk and Control assessments & preparing escalation reporting as necessary.
• Provide critical review of technology training.
• Oversee the quality and completeness of technology risk findings, remediation plans, and exceptions.

What will you bring to the role

The Senior Technology Risk Consultant will have significant experience in Technology Risk Management or equivalent Technology experience in financial services. Experience in informing and educating employees and communicating with senior managers within Technology and Information Security groups is key. The successful candidate will require excellent organisation skills and will be highly adept at multitasking within clearly defined timelines. In addition the role will require developed communication skills, providing clear written and/or verbal communications in response to Technology developments, risk assessments and change management initiatives as well as inquiries from the CCT business and internal and external audits.

You will hold excellent people/relationship-building skills, adopt tact and diplomacy when dealing with challenging initiatives or confidential projects.

Other skills & experience

• Professional certification preferred.
• Strong presentation, procedures and report writing skills.
• Excellent senior stakeholder management skills (the individual will work with CIOs and heads of technology who report into CEO-1 leaders).
• Successful track record as a technology or information security risk manager, knowledge of the operational and regulatory complexities impacting the business from strategic, operational and change perspectives.
• Experience in operational risk management an added benefit.

Due to the nature of the role, there may be a need to work out of normal hours and occasional travel to other locations. If you have the experience we’re looking for, please reach out or apply today!

Rewards designed for you

Flexible work

To help you find the best balance between work and lifestyle.

Health and wellbeing

Rewards that can be tailored to support you and your family.

Invest in our business

By setting aside salary to purchase shares in our company, and you’ll receive a company contribution as well.

Extra rewards

ranging from recognition awards and team get togethers to helping you invest in your future.

And more

Ours is a welcoming and close-knit community, with experienced colleagues ready to help you grow. Our careers hub will help you find out more about our rewards and life at Computershare, visit computershare.com/careershub.