Risk Management Specialist

Job title: Risk Management Specialist

Location: London/Hybrid

Duration: 6 months

Adecco is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive.

The role:

This role forms a key part of the 1LOD Technology Risk Management function, supporting the Head of Technology Risk. The role holder will form a crucial component in the establishment of an enhanced risk management framework and beyond that identify and assess potential risks across Technology, as well as ensuring a comprehensive approach to risk mitigation.

The key focus of this contract is to Support the enhancement of Technology Resilience and the maturity of risk management practices

Responsibilities:

• Process Documentation: Create and update process documentation across key technology processes to support governance, compliance, and operational consistency.
• SSSDLC Integration: Support the integration of security controls and risk assessments throughout the Secure Software/System Development Lifecycle.
• Controls Assurance: Review and challenge the design and operation of controls to ensure they mitigate risks effectively.
• Risk Register Monitoring: Maintain and update a register of Technology-related risk events, incidents, audit findings, exceptions, etc. Work with responsible areas to assess these, develop action plans, identify owners and track through to completion.

Requirements:

• Technology Knowledge: Work towards a detailed understanding of Technology and cyber risk frameworks (e.g. NIST / ISO27001 / COBIT / ITIL).
• SSSDLC Expertise: Understanding of the Secure Software/System Development Lifecycle, including secure design, development, testing, and deployment practices.
• Process Documentation: Experience in drafting, updating, and maintaining process documentation across key technology domains.
• Attention to Detail: Meticulous attention to detail is crucial for accurately managing open audit points, helping to document audit actions, and accurately track and report on the status of management actions.
• Organisational Skills: Strong organisational skills are necessary to effectively coordinate audit schedules, manage documentation, and prioritise tasks across the IT Department.
• Time Management: Excellent time management skills are essential for managing multiple audit engagements, meeting deadlines, and ensuring the smooth progression of audit activities.
• Communication Skills: Clear and concise communication skills are vital for effectively liaising with internal and external stakeholders, conveying audit-related information, and facilitating collaboration across the IT Department.
• Analytical Skills: Basic analytical skills are beneficial for analysing audit data, identifying trends, and generating insights to support audit reporting and decision-making processes within the Technology domain.

Candidates will ideally show evidence of the above in their CV in order to be considered.

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