Cyber & Technology Assurance & Strategy Manager

Cyber & Technology Assurance & Strategy Manager, London/Belfast/ Manchester

Join the AIB (NI) Cyber & Technology Assurance & Strategy team in London, Belfast or Manchester.

Location / Office Policy: St Marys Axe, London or Ann Street, Belfast or Hardman Street, Manchester – 2 days a week in the office, moving to 3 days in the office from 1st Jan 2026.

What Is The Role

AIB UK is a subsidiary of AIB Group, Ireland’s largest bank, focused on retail & business banking in Northern Ireland and corporate banking in Great Britain. This strategic role reports to the UK Chief Operating Officer and works closely with the Group function to protect the bank and its customers. You will liaise with senior stakeholders, including the Managing Director of AIB UK, and occasionally present to Board committees.

Key Accountabilities

• Work with Group Cyber teams to implement effective strategies that mitigate identified cyber risks, aligning them with business objectives and regulatory requirements.
• Work closely with IT and UK business units to ensure risk‑mitigation actions are practical and do not hinder business operations.
• Engage with senior leadership, including the UK COO, to provide regular updates on the organisation’s cyber risk posture and collaborate with key business units and external stakeholders.
• Provide detailed risk reporting to the UK Risk Committee and relevant Board governance bodies.
• Integrate Cyber & IT risk metrics and key risk indicators (KRIs) into regular risk reporting mechanisms and maintain robust governance processes.
• Oversee Cyber & Technology Services provided to the UK by the group, including incident management, RCA management, UK Cyber and Technology MI, and incident trend analysis.
• Analyse information, problem‑solve, and make decisions using analytical skills when detecting patterns and interpreting data.
• Create engaging presentations using PowerPoint for discussion and decision at senior forums & committees.
• Collaborate with AIB Group Technology & Data to develop a combined ROI/UK digital delivery strategy, maximising re‑use of Group Digital Assets.
• Stay current with cyber threat intelligence and market trends, proactively liaising with Group Cyber teams in regular forums & committees.
• Promote a culture of cyber awareness through staff training and an engagement programme.

What You Will Bring

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in cybersecurity & IT assurance, risk management, or related fields.
• Understanding of cybersecurity principles, risk management frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001), and regulatory requirements.
• Experience with risk assessment methodologies and tools.
• Demonstrated experience in establishing, implementing and assuring standards and practices for technology management, including technical configuration, security and service resilience.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to influence and collaborate across all levels of the organisation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex risks and mitigation strategies to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.

Why Work For AIB

We offer flexible, hybrid working that balances home and office time to meet business needs.

Benefits include:

• Market‑leading pension scheme
• Healthcare scheme
• Variable pay
• Employee assistance programme
• Family leave options
• Two volunteer days per year

Key Capabilities

• Instils trust – gaining confidence and trust through honesty, integrity and authenticity.
• Collaborates – works closely with AIB Cyber & Technology colleagues to deliver high‑quality assurance.
• Customer focus – builds strong customer relationships and delivers customer‑centric outcomes.

• Technical leadership – understands existing technology solutions and adapts quickly to new implementations.
• Risk mitigation – identifies and quantifies risk factors to develop and implement risk‑management approaches.
• Operational excellence – identifies opportunities to improve efficiency while providing excellent service.

If you are uncertain about your suitability, please contact the recruiter for this role, Noelle, at careers.

AIB is an equal‑opportunity employer. We pride ourselves on being the first bank in Ireland to receive the Investors in Diversity Gold Standard accreditation. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees; please email the Talent Acquisition team at careers for requests.

Disclaimer

Unsolicited CVs sent to AIB by recruitment agencies will not be accepted for this position. AIB operates a direct sourcing model and will engage directly with recruitment partners if agency assistance is required.

Final date to receive applications:
Friday 16th January (just before midnight)