Senior IT Risk Management Specialist

1 week ago


Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes, United Kingdom Gatehouse Bank Plc Full time

Established in 2007, Gateshouse Bank Plc operates as a challenger bank adhering to Shariah principles. The company has offices in London, Milton Keynes, and Wilmslow, boasting one of the fastest growth rates among its peers in the UK. It serves as a subsidiary of Gatehouse Financial Group Limited.

The bank offers a diverse range of products and services, including personal and corporate savings options, as well as finance for residential and commercial property in the UK. Additionally, it sources and advises on real estate investments.

Our Business Model:

We operate with stability, transparency, and a fair distribution of risk and reward. This approach fosters trust and long-term relationships with our customers.

Job Summary:

We seek an experienced IT Risk Management Specialist to join our team. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of information security governance, risk management, and compliance principles. Their expertise should span Information Security Governance, Risk, and Compliance or IT Audit domains.

Key Responsibilities:

  1. Collaborate closely with the audit, risk, and compliance teams in conducting periodic reviews related to IT.
  2. Evaluate and maintain IT controls as defined in Policies and Standards.
  3. Assess and document IT-related risks, providing actionable recommendations for mitigation.
  4. Communicate exceptions and develop remediation plans in collaboration with risk owners.
  5. Contribute to establishing and maintaining IT governance frameworks, such as ISO27001:2022, to ensure comprehensive technology coverage across the bank.
  6. Maintain and enhance formal reporting (Management Information) on IT governance & security activities.
  7. Monitor day-to-day IT operational & security risks/policy exceptions within the IT Risk Register.
  8. Analyse critical incidents and report them in the Operational Risk reporting system.
  9. Coordinate IT control attestations within the IT department and with third-party service providers.

Requirements:

  1. Prior experience in Information Security Governance, Risk, and Compliance or IT Audit is essential.
  2. Able to effectively communicate IT-related incidents both internally and externally.
  3. Familiarity with information security risk management frameworks and monitoring tools.
  4. Exposure to cloud-based systems and Business Applications areas, such as Azure and Microsoft 365.
  5. Industry-recognised technical certifications like ITIL, CISSP, CISM, or similar.
  6. We offer a competitive salary package, including:
  • Salary: £60,000 - £80,000 per annum based on qualifications and experience.
  • 25 days annual leave increasing with length of service.
  • Pension Plan.
  • Private Medical Insurance.
  • Life Assurance.
  • Employee Referral Bonus.


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