Risk & Controls Manager - Technology & Vendor Management - MERJE Ltd : Job Details

Role Overview & Purpose

Opportunity to join a fast paced, growing and ambitious Banking firm within their 1st line Controls function. This is an integral role reporting directly to the Head of Controls where you will partner with the technology business area to embed the risk management framework and provide expert input into the vendor management framework.

The business operates a very flexible / hybrid working policy, with a requirement for 1 – 2 days per month in the Manchester or London offices.  Alongside the base salary is a very competitive benefits package to include annual bonus, health care, generous holiday allowance and employer pension contribution.Role responsibilities.

• Partner with the Technology business area to embed the Risk Management Framework, including policies and procedures
• Provide expert input into the design and operation of the technology control framework, including data management, working with stakeholders across Technology to ensure that controls are documented and embedded.
• Provide expert input into the vendor management framework, supporting the Vendor Management Team to develop and embed controls to ensure effective management of vendors in line with regulatory requirements.
• Testing of existing and new key controls.
• Support the operational resilience programme, with a focus on technology resilience, feeding into scenario planning and testing.
• Support the coordination and facilitation of the bank’s Risk and Control Self-Assessment (RCSA) and administration of the bank’s annual RCSA refresh.

Personal Attributes & Experience

• Strong Risk knowledge and experience including RCSAs, controls and risk libraries, risk event reporting,
• Expertise in technology control frameworks and vendor management standards.
• Knowledge of ISO27001 and SOC2 type controls would be advantageous.
• Knowledge of relevant non-financial risk regulatory requirements, e.g. on Operational Resilience, Outsourcing is desirable.
• Hands on experience of assurance/monitoring of risks and controls across non-financial risk disciplines
• Willing to be very hands-on and ability to adapt quickly to the workflow in support of the Controls team, with focus on delivering results and meeting deadlines.

Applicants must be located and eligible to work in the UK without sponsorship.

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