IT Risk and Control Manager
Financial Services Client | Permanent Role | £83,000 | Hybrid (London City)
We are working with a leading financial services organisation to hire an experienced IT Risk and Control Manager on a permanent basis.
The IT Risk and Control Manager will sit within the First Line Risk function to ensure IT risk and control frameworks are effectively designed, implemented, and governed.
This is a key role responsible for strengthening IT risk management, audit coordination, and governance across the organisation.
Key Responsibilities
Manage IT risk and control frameworks, ensuring risks are accurately documented and remain within appetite
Oversee control testing, assurance activities, and remediation tracking
Coordinate internal and external audits, ensuring timely delivery of evidence and actions
Maintain accurate risk systems, documentation, and governance reporting
Run key risk routines including RCSA, KRIs, and governance forums
Support audit responses and ensure effective tracking of findings and remediation actions
Work closely with IT, Infrastructure, Architecture, and Business teams to embed strong risk practices
Evidence of controls operating effectively is stored safely and available at short notice. (Identity & Access Management reporting, including access reviews and recertification tracking and CyberArk reporting (privileged access, session activity, account usage).
About You
Strong background in financial services or banking
Experience in IT Risk, Controls, or Governance roles
Proven experience coordinating internal and external audits
Strong understanding of IT controls, risk frameworks, and governance processes
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
Highly organised, analytical, and detail-oriented
Experience within the First Line Risk function
Strong stakeholder management skills