Sr. Manager, Information Risk & Controls

Sr. Manager Of Information Risk And Controls

Invesco is embracing a dynamic business environment with more agile working methods, increasing our need for sophisticated technology and operational risk management. Our firm is adopting new technologies, strengthening our data strategy, expanding our use of third parties, and evolving our business models to serve our clients better. Our risk management frameworks must evolve in parallel to support this transformation. The Sr.

Manager of Information Risk and Controls is a leadership and expert role responsible for advancing risk management evolution. This individual will support the Global Head of Information Risk and Controls in overseeing, evaluating, and enhancing the effectiveness of the second line of defense while improving the execution of the first line of defense in managing information risks. Partnering with a team of subject matter experts, a key strategic focus will be to develop, mobilize, and support next-generation, cross-disciplinary information risk frameworks, controls, and governance to sustain the ongoing transformation of our business.

Responsibilities of the Role:

• Leading Risk Identification and Mitigation:
  Spearhead the identification, assessment, and mitigation of technology, cybersecurity, data, and privacy risks, including those tied to infrastructure, cloud, and AI/ML technologies, data governance, data quality, data lineage, cyber threats, evolving privacy regulations, and emerging risks, ensuring a robust risk posture amidst evolving trends.
• Framework Implementation:
  Develop and implement a robust information risk and control framework to enhance the firm's second line of defense capabilities in overseeing information security, data governance, and technology risks.
• Risk Analysis and Monitoring:
  Analyze current and emerging information security, data governance, and technology risks, developing Key Risk Indicators (KRIs) to monitor the adequacy, quality, and efficacy of controls. Apply specialized knowledge and broad acumen across facets of all domains, including cybersecurity, technology, cloud, data governance, privacy, and support third-party risks.
• Collaboration and Oversight:
  Partner with the first line of defense data owners, data stewards, and technology teams, and collaborate with Internal Audit, Global Compliance, and Risk teams to review and strengthen the control environment, improve processes related to information and data governance risk management, and provide independent second-line checks and challenges. Foster collaboration with the broader internal risk community and key global business stakeholders to ensure a cohesive approach to risk management across the organization.
  
  Conduct research and analysis, leveraging data to derive valuable insights and actionable recommendations for stakeholders.
• Policy and Governance Leadership:
  Lead the development and implementation of risk management policies, procedures, and a governance structure, ensuring appropriate risk oversight, reporting, and compliance with regional regulatory requirements.
• Industry Engagement:
  Engage with industry networks and associations to stay updated on developments in technology, operational, data governance, and security risk management, sharing insights with relevant business functions.
• Risk Awareness:
  Drive risk awareness among employees through training and education, promoting a culture of risk consciousness.
• Team Leadership:
  Provide strategic leadership to the Information Risk Management team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and excellence, and engaging with senior stakeholders to deliver insightful reports and recommendations on the risk landscape.

Requirements for the Role:

• Risk Management
  
  Experience:
  
  7–10 years of risk and control experience, with at least 5 years driving risk management across various lines of defense in a global banking/financial services environment or international risk consulting with financial services experience.
• Information Risk Expertise:
  Strong understanding of complex technology, data governance, and cybersecurity concepts, including core technology and security principles.
• Framework…