Head of Technology Risk and Controls - Financial Services

Miryco Consultants are working with a renowned Insurer/Asset Manager seeking a Head of Technology Risk and Controls. This is a 2LOD role but would ideally be a candidate with good 1LOD and 2LOD experience.

Responsibilities will include:

• Bringing together this project with 2nd line assurance work over technology.
• Develop and strengthen technology risk frameworks and management; implementation and testing.
• Primary technology liaison about risk and controls between 1LOD/2LOD and the business.

Required:

• 10+ years of experience and knowledge of key technologies including cloud infrastructure, SaaS platforms, IT networks, and information security systems;
• Experience working in or supporting the technology department of a financial services organisation, ideally including involvement with major technology change programmes;
• Detailed understanding of the controls and metrics to manage and monitor technology risks;
• Up-to-date knowledge of market practice and industry standards / frameworks in relation to technology governance and risk management, e.g. ISO, NIST, COBIT, ITIL, etc.;
• Ability to build strong relationships with peers across the 3 lines of defence;

Salary: Very competitive with excellent bonus

Location: London

Finally, should you not be contacted within twenty working days of submitting your application, then unfortunately you have not been shortlisted for the opportunity. We will however, be in touch should there be any other opportunities of potential interest that are suiting to your skills.

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