Technology Risk & Governance Strategist

Searchandselect; Douglas; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Searchandselect is seeking a Risk & Governance Analyst to support the Technology & Change risk and governance framework. You will coordinate risk assessments, risk registers, policy reviews and audit activities to maintain a strong control environment across technology initiatives.

The role involves collaborating with risk owners, management and suppliers, performing GAP analyses, and delivering timely, accurate reporting of risks, controls and actions.

Qualifications

• Experience in risk, controls, audit or governance roles.
• Solid understanding of risk management frameworks and control processes.
• Ability to conduct risk assessments and RCA.
• Experience with remediation planning and continuous improvement.
• Strong reporting and communication, with attention to detail.
• Ability to collaborate with senior managers, risk owners, auditors and suppliers.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements and GAP analysis.
• Knowledge of the Financial Services sector.

Responsibilities

• Support the effective operation of the Enterprise Risk Management Framework within Technology.
• Maintain the Technology Risk Register ensuring risks, controls and actions are accurately documented and regularly reviewed.
• Facilitate regular risk and control reviews with Technology Management and risk owners, ensuring the effectiveness of controls.
• Support and conduct risk assessments, including assessments for Technology, change initiatives, new services, outsourcing arrangements and material suppliers.
• Facilitate and support Technology internal and external Audits.
• Coordinate, review, update and report on policies, procedures and registers within the department.
• Support Technology & Change outsourcing and procurement processes; including onboarding, annual reviews and risk assessments.
• Support adherence to regulatory requirements (GAP analysis).
• Timely and accurate reporting of activities, priorities and escalation where required.

Skills

Risk management

Controls

Audit

Governance

RCA

Remediation

Control monitoring

Continuous improvement

Communication

Organization

Reporting

Gap analysis

AI risk tools

Financial services knowledge

Education

IRM Certificate in Risk Management

ISO 27001

Job description

Searchandselect is seeking a Risk & Governance Analyst to support the Technology & Change risk and governance framework. You will coordinate risk assessments, risk registers, policy reviews and audit activities to maintain a strong control environment across technology initiatives.

The role involves collaborating with risk owners, management and suppliers, performing GAP analyses, and delivering timely, accurate reporting of risks, controls and actions.