Technology Risk and Controls manager (12 month FTC)

Audit & Risk Recruitment are partnering with an instantly recognisable global brand to hire a Technology Risk and Controls Manager. This is a high-impact role where you’ll shape and embed IT risk, audit, and compliance frameworks across an international technology landscape going through rapid change and transformation.

You’ll act as a subject matter expert in IT Risk, Change and transformation, Cyber controls (NIST, COBIT, ISO etc), influencing senior stakeholders and driving a strong risk-aware culture across a complex, multi-entity business. The business is going through a crucial merger, with a successful candidate gaining exposure across non-BAU environments and leading across Technology Risk and Control initiatives for the company.

Overview

• 2 days in office hybrid working policy (London or Manchester)
• 12 month FTC with highly likely extension/move into the business
• Unfortunately this role cannot provide visa sponsorship

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of the Risk and Control matrix, working with NIST, COBIT ISO and other information security GRC frameworks
• Guide the business through complex change and transformation initiatives
• Drive the Technology risk, and compliance strategy across global technology functions
• Work in a Cloud enabled environment, understanding the relationship between technical and non-technical stakeholders across the business
• Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, influencing strategic risk decisions
• Establish and embed a robust IT risk management framework aligned to business risk appetite
• Oversee third-party/vendor risk assurance, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards
• Build strong relationships with internal/external audit teams and global stakeholders
• Deliver regular reporting and insights to executive leadership and group stakeholders

Background

• Experience in Technology Risk and Controls (1st, 1.5 or 2nd line)
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with experience engaging senior leadership
• Experience working in a large, global organisation
• Knowledge of cyber risk frameworks (e.g., COBIT, NIST) and IT control environments
• Understanding of cloud enabled environments and ERP systems
• Excellent communication and influencing skills
• Strong knowledge of Oracle Fusion
• Familiarity with frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST, CIS, PCI-DSS
• Professional certifications such as CISA, CISSP, or CISM

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