Technology Risk Specialist

Deutsche Bank; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global bank in Birmingham is seeking a Technology Risk Specialist to manage risk and control activities within their Risk & Compliance team. The role involves collaborating with various technology teams and overseeing risk initiatives, offering significant opportunities for professional growth and development. Candidates should possess strong risk management skills and knowledge of relevant tools. This position supports hybrid working and offers competitive benefits.

Benefits

Hybrid Working Model

Competitive salary

30 days’ holiday plus bank holidays

Life Assurance and Private Healthcare

Flexible benefits program

2 days’ volunteering leave

Qualifications

• Experience of working in a Risk Function in a Technology Department.
• Excellent knowledge of MS Excel, MS Access and MS Powerpoint.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize work, and adapt to pressured situations.

Responsibilities

• Partner with EUC Technology Towers to manage multiple Risk & Control activities.
• Collaborate with EUC Technology Towers and coordinate risk & control assessments.
• Present Risk packs and provide regular management updates.

Skills

Experience of working in a Risk Function in a Technology Department

Ability to collaborate with users and developers

Excellent knowledge of MS Excel, MS Access and MS Powerpoint

Ability to multi-task and prioritize work

Knowledge of Risk tools used in Deutsche Bank

Experience of operating within Deutsche Bank’s FMP

Job description

Job Description:

Job Title Technology Risk Specialist

Location Birmingham

Corporate Title Assistant Vice President

The role is within the Risk & Compliance team in End User Computing (EUC) which is responsible for

delivering specific aspects of the risk and control strategy. EUC has technology towers of Devices (Mobility, Print, Workspace and OS) and Applications (MS Teams, MS Office, Voice Recording, and others). In this role you will partner closely with these Technology Towers and liaise with other risk and control functions, to ensure the oversight, risk identification write ups and management of risk initiatives and projects. The role will give you an excellent opportunity to further develop your Technology Risk Management skills in a critical area of the bank.

What we’ll offer you

A healthy, engaged and well-supported workforce are better equipped to do their best work and, more importantly, enjoy their lives inside and outside the workplace. That’s why we are committed to providing an environment with your development and wellbeing at its centre.

You can expect:

• Hybrid Working - we understand that employee expectations and preferences are changing. We have implemented a model that enables eligible employees to work remotely for a part of their working time and reach a working pattern that works for them
• Competitive salary and non-contributory pension
• 30 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase additional days
• Life Assurance and Private Healthcare for you and your family
• A range of flexible benefits including Retail Discounts, a Bike4Work scheme and Gym benefits
• The opportunity to support a wide-ranging CSR programme + 2 days’ volunteering leave per year

Your key responsibilities

• Partner with EUC Technology Towers to manage multiple Risk & Control activities, including assessing and managing the risk log, remediating risks, facing audits and regulatory requests, governing technology risk metrics, reporting on DR, managing application repositories, and Risk SharePoint
• Collaborate with EUC Technology Towers and Non-Financial Risk Management (NFRM) / Risk Type Controllers (RTC) for coordinating risk & control assessments and ongoing activities
• Present Risk packs and provide updates to Technology Tower Leads to give regular management updates on progress and challenges in risk management activities
• Manage regulatory responses for specific Technology towers in a timely and coordinated manner with Technology Tower areas
• Lead and support Risk Remediation projects as part of the Overall EUC Risk Programme, while actively suggesting improvements and efficiencies for the end user community and enhancing overall risk processes

Your skills and experience

• Experience of working in a Risk Function a Technology Department
• The ability to effectively work with business users, developers and other technology colleagues outside of your direct team, across a broad range of business functions and at all levels of the organization
• Excellent knowledge of MS Excel, MS Access and MS Powerpoint
• The ability to multi task, prioritize work and adapt during sometimes pressured situations, ensuring a “Can do”, positive attitude and willingness to learn
• Knowledge of Risk tools used in DB ie. GFMS, Service Now, Clarity, Application repository tools i.e. NAR
• Experience of operating within Deutsche Banks’s Finding Management Procedure (FMP) and NFRM risk rating grid

How we’ll support you

• Training and development to help you excel in your career
• Coaching and support from experts in your team
• A culture of continuous learning to aid progression
• A range of flexible benefits that you can tailor to suit your needs

About us

Deutsche Bank is the leading German bank with strong European roots and a global network. Click here to see what we do.

Deutsche Bank in the UK is proud to have been named in The Times Top 50 Employers for Gender Equality 2024 for six consecutive years. Additionally, we have been awarded a Gold Award from Stonewall and named in their Top 100 Employers 2024 for our work supporting LGBTQ+ inclusion.

If you have a disability, health condition, or require any adjustments during the application process, we encourage you to contact our Adjustments Concierge on [e-mail] to discuss how we can best support you. Alternatively, you can share your phone number, and a member of the team will be happy to call you to talk through your specific requirements.

We strive for a culture in which we are empowered to excel together every day. This includes acting responsibly, thinking commercially, taking initiative and working collaboratively.

Together we share and celebrate the successes of our people. Together we are Deutsche Bank Group.

We welcome applications from all people and promote a positive, fair and inclusive work environment.