Technology Risk Management Specialist

3 weeks ago


Cardiff, Cardiff, United Kingdom Legal & General Full time
Job Overview

Legal & General stands as one of Europe's premier asset management firms, delivering intricate and responsible investment solutions across both public and private sectors. Our global presence ensures we are where our clients need us most, spanning from major financial hubs in Europe to key locations in Asia and North America.

Our Asset Management division, formed through the integration of our investment management and asset origination capabilities, collaborates closely with our Institutional Retirement and Retail divisions. This synergy aims to enhance the value we provide to individual savers, pension scheme members, and global institutions, while also driving shareholder returns.

Becoming part of our organization means joining a leading team dedicated to a wide array of asset classes, with a strong commitment to responsible investment and the creation of sustainable value for our clients and partners.

Position Summary

We are seeking a skilled Technology Risk & Controls Manager to enhance our operations.

Your primary responsibility will be to develop and implement our risk framework, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of our technology risk profile. You will also coordinate assurance activities with both internal and external audit teams, operational risk management, and controls assurance functions.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Serve as the first line of defense technology controls officer, ensuring adherence to IT controls through thorough testing and design assurance reviews.
  • Engage with control owners to fortify the existing self-attestation process for controls.
  • Identify, document, and evaluate technology risks and issues affecting the business, providing regular updates to the technology risk committee on significant risks and emerging issues.
  • Establish and report on Key Risk Indicators (KRI) and Key Performance Indicators (KPI) to facilitate ongoing risk monitoring.
  • Lead engagements for external control assurance reviews, including AAF, SOC, CASS, and statutory audits.
  • Oversee the management of access provisioning, de-provisioning, and modification requests handled by the Identity & Access Management Operations team.
  • Administer the Risk & Controls Self-Assessment (RCSA) process, conducting detailed risk assessments.
  • Support the execution of internal audits, operational risk reviews, and compliance assessments related to technology management.
Candidate Profile

We are looking for individuals who possess:

  • Proficiency in delivering and managing Information Security assurance activities.
  • A solid understanding of IT controls and risks, enabling the evaluation of control effectiveness and identification of potential gaps.
  • The ability to manage complex relationships with stakeholders.
  • Relevant certifications in Information Security and/or Information Technology (such as CISA, CISSP, CISM) would be advantageous.
  • A background in consulting is also welcome for those seeking an in-house opportunity.

At Legal & General, we recognize and reward performance and behavior with a comprehensive benefits package designed to meet your needs:

  • Participation in our annual performance-related bonus plan and share schemes.
  • Generous pension contributions.
  • Life assurance coverage.
  • Private medical insurance for permanent employees.
  • A minimum of 25 days of holiday, in addition to public holidays, with options to buy and sell leave.
  • Competitive family leave policies.
  • Access to our electric car scheme, allowing employees to hire new electric vehicles through tax-efficient salary sacrifice.
  • Numerous discounts on our products and at various retailers.
  • Modern office spaces designed for collaboration and well-being.
Company Overview

Legal & General is a leading financial services group and a significant global investor, recognized as Britain's Most Admired Company in 2023 for the second consecutive year. We are committed to building a better society for the long term by investing our customers' funds in initiatives that enhance quality of life.

Joining us means becoming part of a culture that values diversity, integrity, and collaboration. We are dedicated to supporting your career development and well-being, and we are open to discussing flexible working arrangements to accommodate individual needs.

If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity, we encourage you to reach out.



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