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Technology Risk Manager

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Role: Technology Risk Manager

Duration: 12 Months

Location: London (Hybrid) 3 days in office

Salary: £ 70,000. - £75,000 (Employment Consultancy)

Are you a dynamic professional with a passion for risk management and technology? Our client is looking for a Business Control Specialist to lead the charge in enhancing compliance and operational risk within their technology teams. This role is the perfect opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys collaborating across diverse teams.

What You'll Do:

In this pivotal role, you will:

Lead Risk Management: Collaborate with two Technology Executives to foster a culture of risk identification, escalation, and timely mitigation.
Drive Analysis: Utilize your analytical skills to perform impact assessments and identify root causes related to technology control activities.
Provide Training: Offer guidance and training to team members while monitoring the health of audit issues throughout their lifecycle.
Enhance Collaboration: Work closely with teams across Technology, Operations, Audit, and GIS to identify opportunities for control improvement and risk reduction.Key Responsibilities:

Execute risk mitigation strategies to ensure compliance with laws and regulations.
Partner with various technology organizations and divisional leads to enhance risk management practices.
Present recommendations to leadership for efficient risk identification and remediation.
Leverage your technical expertise in data management, information security, or network operations to ensure policy adherence.
Oversee end-to-end issue management activities, including action plan development for audit and compliance issues.What We're Looking For:

Experience: Years in technology, ideally with a focus in financial services or risk.
Technical Expertise: Proficiency in areas such as data management, artificial intelligence, or information security.
Communication Skills: Ability to translate complex technical information into clear, concise language for various audiences.
Change Advocacy: A proven record of advocating for and embracing change across diverse stakeholder groups.
Collaboration Skills: Strong ability to positively influence and motivate teams.
Problem-Solving Mindset: Comfort with ambiguity and a knack for simplifying complex problems.
Strategic Thinking: Self-starter attitude, organized, and capable of executing priorities with minimal oversight.Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you

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