​Sheffield, England, United Kingdom (Hybrid)

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Job Title: Senior Risk & Control Specialist

Location: Sheffield Hybrid UK

Duration: 6months+

Banking background is Mandatory

3rd party risk management

ISO 27000, Risk assessment, Security Control, Audit

Job Description:

Support control operators to Lead, and deliver transformational initiatives across multiple controls to manage risk in line with the organisations priorities, utilising Agile methodology and tooling, with a focus on using automated solutions.

Ensure technology controls are aligned with industry standards, regulatory requirements, and the company’s risk management strategy.

Undertake initiatives to enhance or remediate controls in a sustainable manner to provide enduring outcomes for the organisation.

Monitor and report on the effectiveness of technology controls, identifying areas for improvement and report to executive management.

Establish and monitor key control indicators (KCIs) to track the effectiveness of risk mitigation efforts.

Develop and maintain relationships with key senior stakeholders (such as GBGF’s, Second/Third Line of Defense, and External Audit) to promote a unified approach to technology risk management across the organization.

Use Risk related data to help influence prioritisation of activities.

Requirements:

Track record of delivering sustainable outcomes in an enterprise scale organisation.

Evidence of influencing at c-suite level and managing senior stakeholders with conflicting opinions.

Extensive experience in technology risk management, with a track record of successfully implementing and enhancing control design and operations or demonstrate specific experience of supporting control compliance from within a business area.

Understanding of control operation, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.

Proven ability to effectively communicate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences, including senior leadership and non-technical stakeholders.

Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to navigate and assess complex technology landscapes preferred

Knowledge of enterprise risk management software and tools in a large financial services organization.

Excellent project management skills with a track record of successfully leading large-scale initiatives preferred