Technology Risk and Resilience Manager

Reference: 4821579

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Location:

Leeds Salary: 73,760 - 82,000 (Leeds) | 81,920 - 92,000 (London) (per annum)
Job type:
Permanent Working pattern:
Full time Industry: Technology & Internet Services / Cyber Security Company:
Hays Consultant:
James Dilks Hays office:
Leeds — Part 6th Floor, Broad Gate, The Headrow Phone:
Email: james.dilks

Technology Risk Manager – Financial Services Leeds or London Permanent 73,760 - 82,000 (Leeds) | 81,920 - 92,000 (London) plus excellent benefits Hybrid Working On behalf of our client, we are seeking an experienced Technology Risk Manager to join a specialist operational risk and resilience function. This is an opportunity to influence how technology, cloud, cyber and third-party risks are assessed across some of the UK's most significant financial institutions.

This role would suit an individual with strong experience across technology risk, operational resilience, outsourcing risk, cloud transformation or cyber assurance. You will act as a subject matter expert, providing technical challenge and assurance over complex technology environments, large-scale transformation programmes and critical third-party arrangements.

The focus of this position is to assess whether organisations are operating resilient, secure and recoverable technology services, whilst identifying emerging risks that could impact operational resilience and financial stability. You will engage with senior stakeholders including CIOs, CTOs, CROs and board-level executives, providing risk-based insight and challenge on technology and third-party risk management.

What this role involves:

Acting as a recognised technical authority across technology, cyber, cloud, infrastructure, AI and third-party risk Leading assurance reviews of technology transformation programmes, outsourcing arrangements and critical third-party relationships

Assessing the resilience and security of technology services against severe but plausible disruption scenarios, including cyber incidents

Reviewing cloud strategies, migration programmes and associated operational resilience risks

Providing challenge and technical guidance to organisations on technology risk management and resilience capabilities

Identifying emerging systemic technology and operational resilience risks across the financial sector

Supporting the development of risk assessment methodologies and assurance frameworks

Producing high-quality reports and presenting findings to senior decision-makers

Representing the organisation across industry forums, working groups and resilience initiatives

Influencing policy development through technical expertise, industry insight and thought leadership

What I'm looking for:

Significant experience within technology risk, cyber risk, operational resilience, outsourcing risk or technology assurance

Knowledge surrounding SS2/21 & SS1/21

Strong understanding of technology risk management practices, including prevention, response and recovery capabilities

Experience reviewing cloud environments and transformation programmes, ideally across AWS, Azure or other enterprise platforms

Knowledge of operational resilience, business continuity and disaster recovery frameworks

Understanding of third-party risk management, outsourcing arrangements and supplier resilience

Ability to assess complex technology environments and make sound judgements on emerging risks

Experience engaging with senior technical and business stakeholders up to executive level

Strong report writing, communication and presentation skills

Ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences

Proven experience leading complex reviews, programmes or assurance activities

Desirable experience:

Experience with in financial services, financial market infrastructure or regulated environments

Knowledge of operational resilience regulations and associated supervisory expectations

Experience assessing cyber resilience and technology recovery capabilities

Experience supporting diversity, inclusion and collaborative team initiatives

Benefits

Salary of 73,760 - 82,000 in Leeds or 81,920 - 92,000 in London 8% benefits allowance which can be taken as salary or used to enhance wider benefits

Hybrid working model

Excellent career development opportunities

Performance-related bonus scheme

Non-contributory pension scheme

Flexible benefits allowance

Private medical insurance

Income protection cover
26 days annual leave plus bank holidays and up to 12 days buy and sell Option to purchase additional annual leave

Opportunity to influence a high-profile and rapidly evolving technology, cyber resilience and operational resilience agenda

Exposure to senior industry stakeholders and strategic risk initiatives across the UK financial sector

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced technology, cyber or resilience professional seeking a role with significant influence, strategic impact and exposure to complex technology and operational resilience challenges #4821579 - James Dilks