Information Technology Risk Manager

IT Risk Manager | Financial Services | Month Contract

Are you a hands-on IT Risk professional with a strong understanding of the evolving regulatory landscape and a passion for driving risk-informed decisions across technology? We’re looking for an experienced IT Risk Manager to join a leading financial services organisation.

This is a high-impact role supporting second-line risk activities, working closely with senior technology and risk stakeholders to ensure IT risk is well understood, effectively challenged, and aligned with regulatory expectations including PRA and DORA.

🔧 Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver the IT Risk Management Framework and associated tools to align with regulatory requirements and internal standards.
• Provide insight into IT technical solutions to challenge and guide risk discussions with first-line teams.
• Oversee IT risk incidents, ensuring thorough investigation and root cause analysis where required.
• Produce clear and actionable 2nd line assurance reports and recommendations.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance awareness of IT risks and controls across the business.

📌 Requirements:

• Proven understanding of IT security regulations and legislation (e.g. PRA, DORA, NIS2).
• Experience working within second-line risk, assurance, or compliance functions in financial services.
• Confident communicator, able to engage with technical and non-technical audiences.
• Strong analytical and report-writing skills