Information Technology Risk Manager

5 days ago

Watford, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom Taylor Hall recruitment Full time £60,000 - £100,000 per year

IT Risk Manager | Financial Services | 6 Month Contract

Are you a hands-on IT Risk professional with a strong understanding of the evolving regulatory landscape and a passion for driving risk-informed decisions across technology? We're looking for an experienced IT Risk Manager to join a leading financial services organisation on a 12-month contract.

This is a high-impact role supporting second-line risk activities, working closely with senior technology and risk stakeholders to ensure IT risk is well understood, effectively challenged, and aligned with regulatory expectations including
PRA
and
DORA
.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design and develop the IT Risk Management Framework and associated tools to align with regulatory requirements and internal standards.
  • Ensure IT practices align with defined service levels and key security principles — including
    availability, integrity, confidentiality, and traceability
    — supported by clear monitoring indicators.
  • Horizon scan for upcoming regulatory changes and assess potential impact on the organisation.
  • Provide insight into IT technical solutions to challenge and guide risk discussions with first-line teams.
  • Oversee IT risk incidents, ensuring thorough investigation and root cause analysis where required.
  • Produce clear and actionable 2nd line assurance reports and recommendations.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance awareness of IT risks and controls across the business.

Requirements:

  • Proven understanding of IT security regulations and legislation (e.g. PRA, DORA, NIS2).
  • Experience working within second-line risk, assurance, or compliance functions in financial services.
  • Confident communicator, able to engage with technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Strong analytical and report-writing skills

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