Technology Risk and Compliance Specialist - Bank

Posted 20 March 2025
Salary 470 - 480
Discipline Technology

Job description

Sheffield, England, United Kingdom (Hybrid)

Technology Risk and Compliance Specialist - Bank

Location: Sheffield, UK (Hybrid role)

Rate: £470-£480 a day Inside IR35


In this role you will carry out most of the following:

  • 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 demonstrating 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