Job Description

This individual will be responsible to provide independent and objective oversight of Operational & Information Technology Risk management supporting business segments and geographies, working with various stakeholders within Operational Risk function, First Line of Defence or across the broader Risk functions as necessary.
Operational & IT Risk Oversight

• Conduct 2nd line (2LOD) testing and assurance of key controls that manage Operational and IT risks across business units and global regions.
• Review and challenge 1st line (1LOD) handling of Operational and IT risk events, including the quality of root-cause analyses.
• Provide Operational and IT risk input to other 2LOD risk domains (e.g., Third-Party Risk, Information Management, Fraud).

Reporting & Documentation

• Record all 2LOD oversight activities in the Operational Risk Management System (ORMS).
• Produce clear reports and summaries of oversight results for Operational Risk teams, highlighting key trends, issues, or exceptions.
• Prepare presentations and periodic updates to support risk committees and stakeholder discussions.
• Maintain evidence and documentation using approved templates, tools, and applications.

Risk Governance & Quality Assurance

• Support review of Operational/IT risk registers and Risk & Control Self-Assessments (RCSA) across segments and geographies.
• Conduct or support quality assurance checks to identify gaps and opportunities for enhancing risk practices.
• Assist the Department Head in monitoring execution of Operational and IT risk activities across the team.

Career ProgressionExposure to global stakeholders
A successful Operational & IT Risk should have:

• Experience in Operational and Information Technology Risk Management or specific Operational and Information Technology domains (1LOD or 2LOD)
• Experience in a broader Operational/IT Risk function/role including experience in Internal Audit.
• Experience in 1LOD Operations, 1LOD IT or 1LOD Risk in Retail banking/ Commercial Banking/ Capital Markets/ Wealth Management/Insurance.
• Experience in IT Risk and Cybersecurity such as IT risk policies and frameworks, ITGC, IT Due Diligence, Cybersecurity, Cloud Security, End-Point and Infrastructure security, Access Controls and Security Operations.
• Ability to work in a matrixed/ global environment actively managing a diverse group of stakeholders across different geographies

This opportunity is with a large organization in the financial services industry. The company is known for its strong presence in the banking and financial services sector, offering a range of services to its clients while maintaining a commitment to excellence and innovation.

• Competitive annual salary
• Permanent position with opportunities for career advancement.
• Exposure to the dynamic financial services industry.
• Opportunity to work with a large organization in the banking and financial services sector.

If you are ready to take the next step in your career as a Operational & IT Risk professional, we encourage you to apply today!

Skills Required