IT Risk Manager

2 months ago


Blackburn Lancashire, United Kingdom Cloudsecurityexpo Full time

You will work for a globally recognised and highly acclaimed retail organisation, with a network of sites across both the UK & Europe. This organisation prides themselves on being recognised for their investment model, trading performance and providing best-in-class customer experience. Every day, their committed workforce tirelessly delivers their products and services to millions of customers alongside supporting the local communities in which they operate.
In your new role you will take full ownership of IT Vendor processes, controls and monitoring. As part of this responsibility, you will manage the IT Vendor inventory and associated controls. You'll also facilitate and run IT vendor meetings, providing essential support during negotiations, due diligence, and service renewals.
As the leader in IT Vendor Risk Management and Governance, you will aim to enforce measurable effectiveness and foster a culture of continual improvement. You meticulously review supplier performance, particularly through 3rd party assurance reports (such as SOC2), identifying IT control gaps and providing robust remediation plans. Coordinating annual supplier risk assessments based on service criticality is essential. Your role involves driving remedial actions related to service, performance, risk, and control improvements, measurable effectiveness and fostering a culture of continual improvement. Coordinating annual supplier risk assessments based on service criticality is essential. Your role involves driving remedial actions related to service, performance, risk, and control improvements.
To succeed, I am seeking a qualified candidate with a minimum of 4 years of experience working with or within IT internal audit/external audit teams, preferably within a big 4 or similar environment. The ideal candidate should be confident in designing IT General Controls across access, change, and operations domains. Familiarity with IT Control Frameworks, including COBIT and ITIL, is essential. Proficiency in IT control testing, planning, management, and quality assurance to meet external audit standards is crucial. You should also be comfortable performing IT Risk Assessments across various IT domains.
Desirable knowledge includes auditing or designing controls for ERP systems, particularly SAP. Additionally, you should excel in issues/action management, developing mitigation and remediation strategies. You must be organised, methodical, and capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously with minimal supervision and Knowledge of Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) is beneficial, and professional qualifications such as CISA or CRISC are preferred. Familiarity with ITIL and COBIT knowledge areas would be advantageous, as would a background in Service Management, Cyber, or IT Project Management.
performance based bonus schemes
- Employee life assurance
-



  • Blackburn, Lancashire, United Kingdom Clear IT Recruitment Full time

    Our client is seeking an experienced Head of Financial Accounts to join their team in Blackburn, Lancashire To be responsible for the accounts function of the firm, including legal cashier and bookkeeper of Company accounts. • Proactively manage the accounts function with the support of the accounts assistant and Directors. • Higher level...


  • Blackburn, Lancashire, United Kingdom Clear IT Recruitment Full time

    Our client is seeking an experienced Head of Financial Accounts to join their team in Blackburn, Lancashire To be responsible for the accounts function of the firm, including legal cashier and bookkeeper of Company accounts. • Proactively manage the accounts function with the support of the accounts assistant and Directors. • Higher level...


  • Blackburn, United Kingdom lh-recruitment. Full time

    **Job Title: Risk Management Support** **Location: Blackburn** **Salary: £23,000** **Reference: 20364** LHR are proud to be partnered with a specialist financial services business. Due to continued growth, they are now looking for a Risk Management Support to join their Risk Management team. This is a great opportunity to join an established business as...


  • Blackburn, United Kingdom Chubb Full time

    Chubb now has an opportunity for a **Assistant Risk Manager** in Blackburn. The main goal of this role is to lead all insurance claims in the territories outside of North America in collaboration with the Legal Department and key stakeholders.They will pursue expeditious and cost-effective claim settlements and support APi Group’s internal risk management...


  • Blackburn, Lancashire, United Kingdom BAE Systems Full time

    Security Advisor Incidents & Investigations Job Title: Security Advisor Incidents & Investigations Location: Warton - We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role. What you'll be doing: Ensuring security incidents are handled, and managed, in accordance with...


  • Blackburn, Lancashire, United Kingdom Clear IT Recruitment Full time

    Our client is seeking an experienced Head of Financial Accounts to join their team in Blackburn, Lancashire Main purposes of role To be responsible for the accounts function of the firm, including legal cashier and bookkeeper of Company accounts. Proactively manage the accounts function with the support of the accounts assistant and Directors.Liaise with...


  • Blackburn, Lancashire, United Kingdom Clear IT Recruitment Full time

    Our client is seeking an experienced Head of Financial Accounts to join their team in Blackburn, Lancashire Main purposes of role To be responsible for the accounts function of the firm, including legal cashier and bookkeeper of Company accounts. Proactively manage the accounts function with the support of the accounts assistant and Directors.Liaise with...


  • Blackburn, Lancashire, United Kingdom Assystem Full time

    Assystem is an international company with one mission: accelerate the energy transition around the world. Every day, our 6,500 switchers located in 12 countries (Europe, Middle East, Pacific Asia & Africa) connect their six thousand billion neurons to tackle the task of the century: switching to low-carbon energy. We are a collective committed to the...


  • Blackburn, Lancashire, United Kingdom Assystem Full time

    Assystem is an international company with one mission: accelerate the energy transition around the world. Every day, our 6,500 switchers located in 12 countries (Europe, Middle East, Pacific Asia & Africa) connect their six thousand billion neurons to tackle the task of the century: switching to low-carbon energy. We are a collective committed to the...


  • Blackburn, United Kingdom Chubb Fire & Security Group Full time

    Company Description Chubb now has an exciting opportunity for an accredited (IFE or IFSM) Fire Risk Assessment Manager / Validation Manager to join our dedicated Fire Consultancy division on a full time, permanent and remote working basis. This is a Remote / Home based opportunity, however travel throughout the UK will be required. Job...

  • IT Risk

    1 month ago


    Blackburn, United Kingdom Opus Recruitment Solutions Ltd Full time

    IT Risk & Control Analyst - Blackburn - £40,000-55,000 + Benefits An IT Risk & Control Analyst is needed to join one of the UK's fastest-growing retail businesses. Your main responsibilities will be to ensure IT Controls & Systems are successfully designed, implemented, and maintained, and IT risk management practices arein place and adhered to. You will...

  • Project Manager

    2 weeks ago


    Blackburn, Lancashire, United Kingdom Association for Project Management Full time

    Transformation Project Manager, Digital, Prince 2, SDLC, ServiceNow. Office based in Blackburn, flexi-hours, GBP65,000 - GBP85,000 base salary DOE + bonus. We are offering a compelling opportunity for a skilled Transformation Project Manager to join our dynamic team, to play a key role in ongoing standardisation projects utilising software solutions and...


  • Blackburn, Lancashire, United Kingdom Mech Electrics Limited Full time

    Senior Bid Manager - North-West Mech Electrics are seeking two highly skilled and experienced Senior Bid Managers to join our clients dynamic team. The successful candidates will play a pivotal role in leading and managing the bid process for high-value projects within the building services and renewable energies sectors. Our client is a leading provider...


  • Blackburn, Lancashire, United Kingdom Mech Electrics Limited Full time

    Senior Bid Manager - North-West Mech Electrics are seeking two highly skilled and experienced Senior Bid Managers to join our clients dynamic team. The successful candidates will play a pivotal role in leading and managing the bid process for high-value projects within the building services and renewable energies sectors. Our client is a leading provider...


  • Blackburn, Lancashire, United Kingdom Mech Electrics Limited Full time

    Senior Bid Manager - North-West Mech Electrics are seeking two highly skilled and experienced Senior Bid Managers to join our clients dynamic team. The successful candidates will play a pivotal role in leading and managing the bid process for high-value projects within the building services and renewable energies sectors. Our client is a leading provider...

  • Contract Manager

    2 weeks ago


    Blackburn, Lancashire, United Kingdom Hunter Mason Consulting Ltd Full time

    e are a growing national construction company supplying specialist services to the water industry, the Environment Agency, and a broad range of private clients, holding more than 29 Framework agreements nationally. At Stonbury, everything we do is contributing to a more sustainable world with planet, people, and prosperity working in harmony to achieve...

  • Contract Manager

    1 week ago


    Blackburn, Lancashire, United Kingdom Hunter Mason Consulting Ltd Full time

    e are a growing national construction company supplying specialist services to the water industry, the Environment Agency, and a broad range of private clients, holding more than 29 Framework agreements nationally. At Stonbury, everything we do is contributing to a more sustainable world with planet, people, and prosperity working in harmony to achieve...

  • Risk Analyst

    1 month ago


    Preston, Lancashire, United Kingdom Morgan Sindall Group Plc Full time

    Ref 75594 Vacancy title Risk Analyst Function(s) Pre-construction, Project Management - Asset Management Contract type Full time permanent Region Cumbria Location(s) Cumbria Description Risk Analyst Location: North West England Talented people are the key to our success About us: Would you like to work for a progressive and ambitious company which is...


  • Blackburn, Lancashire, United Kingdom Association for Project Management Full time

    Transformation Project Manager, Digital, Prince 2, SDLC, ServiceNow. Office based in Blackburn, flexi-hours, GBP65,000 - GBP85,000 base salary DOE + bonus. We are offering a compelling opportunity for a skilled Transformation Project Manager to join our dynamic team, to play a key role in ongoing standardisation projects utilising software solutions and...

  • Risk Auditor

    2 weeks ago


    Lancashire, United Kingdom Interlink Talent Solutions Full time

    Are you interested in becoming part of a global legal enterprise that values support, inclusivity, and diversity? At this esteemed law firm they operate as a worldwide legal entity offering Complex, Managed, and Connected Services. The environment fosters individuality and support, allowing each person to reach their full potential according to their skills...