Technology & Operations Risk Leader | Cyber & IT Risk

Banco Santander (Brasil); Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Santander UK is seeking a Technology & Operations Risk Manager to provide independent oversight across technology and cyber risk within the First Line of Defense. You will challenge risk assessments, help refine risk profiles, and drive improvements in governance and reporting.

The role requires strong knowledge of risk frameworks (RCSA/RCP), data analysis, and risk tooling (e.g., Heracles). Based in Milton Keynes or Glasgow, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to maintain

Qualifications

• Experience in technology risk, cyber risk, or operational risk within financial services.
• Experience providing independent oversight or audit of control environments (2LoD or equivalent).
• Experience producing risk reporting and MI for governance forums.

Responsibilities

• Provide independent oversight and challenge of Technology & Operations risk, ensuring alignment with Operational Risk Management frameworks.
• Review and challenge Risk & Control Self-Assessments (RCSA), ensuring completeness and robust control design.
• Ensure quality and integrity of Risk & Control Profiles (RCPs), including risk identification and residual risk assessment.
• Oversee risk data in tooling (Heracles) and ensure alignment across risks, issues, events, and risk appetite statements.
• Monitor adherence to Risk Appetite Statements (RAS) and assist in breach management and remediation tracking.
• Challenge control effectiveness and identify systemic weaknesses through reviews and testing.
• Produce and analyse risk MI and reporting, noting emerging risks and trends.
• Drive continuous improvement of governance artefacts and risk engagement models across T&O.

Skills

Technology risk

Cyber risk

Operational risk

RCSA experience

Risk data analysis

Regulatory awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity/IT/Risk

CISA/CISSP/CISM certification (Preferred)

Tools

Heracles

Risk management platforms

Job description

Santander UK is seeking a Technology & Operations Risk Manager to provide independent oversight across technology and cyber risk within the First Line of Defense. You will challenge risk assessments, help refine risk profiles, and drive improvements in governance and reporting.

The role requires strong knowledge of risk frameworks (RCSA/RCP), data analysis, and risk tooling (e.g., Heracles). Based in Milton Keynes or Glasgow, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to maintain