Description:
My clients are seeking an experienced Technology Risk Analyst / Manager to join our Risk & Compliance team within a fast-paced financial technology environment. The ideal candidate will be responsible for identifying, assessing, and mitigating technology and operational risks across the organization, ensuring alignment with regulatory compliance requirements and internal governance frameworks. This role requires a proactive professional with strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively under tight deadlines.
The Job:
- Conduct comprehensive risk assessments across IT systems, platforms, and operational processes to identify vulnerabilities and control gaps
- Analyze emerging risks and contribute to the development of mitigation strategies aligned with business objectives and regulatory standards.
- Lead and support the execution of risk deliverables, including RISE and Trident initiatives, ensuring timely tracking, coordination, and reporting of progress
- Develop and maintain risk documentation, procedural guidelines, and policy frameworks in line with best practices and audit readiness
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders including Technology, Compliance, Security, and Operations to ensure integrated risk management
- Monitor and report on key risk indicators (KRIs) and risk events, escalating issues as necessary and supporting incident response efforts.
- Provide regular updates and risk insights to senior management, committees, and auditors.
- Assist with regulatory audits, internal assessments, and compliance reviews
- Work closely with support teams to follow up and ensure resolution of risk-related issues
- Champion risk awareness and training across technology and business teams to promote a culture of proactive risk management.
Have you:
- Proven experience in risk management, ideally in a financial services or FinTech environment.
- Deep understanding of technology risk, operational risk, and regulatory frameworks (e.g., FCA, PRA, GDPR, SOX, ISO 27001, NIST)
- Familiarity with risk management tools, methodologies, and frameworks (e.g., risk registers, RCSA, control testing, risk heatmaps)
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and drive actionable outcomes
- Experience with procedural documentation and policy development.
- Strong problem-solving and critical thinking abilities.
- Bachelor's degree in Risk Management, Information Security, Computer Science, Business, or related field.
- Professional certifications such as CRISC, CISA, CISM, CISSP, or PMP.
- Experience using risk and compliance management tools (e.g., Archer, MetricStream, ServiceNow GRC).