Senior Risk and control Specialist

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 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