IT Risk Officer

Were seeking a skilled IT Risk Officer to strengthen our security posture and drive risk management initiatives across the business.

In this role, you'll develop and maintain our IT security risk framework, lead assessments on critical systems, and monitor security vulnerabilities. You will collaborate with business units, ensure regulatory compliance, and provide strategic guidance on mitigating IT security risks. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain the IT risk management framework, policies, controls, and risk registers, while overseeing IT risk metrics, KRIs, and risk appetite thresholds.
• Lead IT risk assessments across trading systems, client-facing applications, and emerging technology risks impacting banking operations, and maintain risk treatment plans.
• Assess and monitor risks for critical banking systems, third-party vendors, and system change management processes.
• Oversee system performance, availability, disaster recovery, and business continuity planning.
• Partner with business units to assess technology risks and evaluate new initiatives.

Qualifications & Work Experience

• Bachelors degree in IT, Risk Management or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in IT risk management or technology risk within banking/financial services.