Technology & Information Security Risk Manager

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Job summary

A global leader in financial administration seeks a Technology & Information Security Risk Manager to provide oversight of technology risks. This role involves reviewing policies, assessments, and managing senior stakeholders. Ideal candidates should have significant experience in technology risk management and strong communication skills. Located in Edinburgh, Bristol, or London, this hybrid position offers flexibility and a range of benefits, including health rewards and share purchase options.

Benefits

Flexible work

Health and wellbeing benefits

Share purchase option

Extra rewards

Qualifications

• Significant experience in Technology Risk Management or equivalent technology experience in financial services.
• Experience in informing and educating employees and communicating with senior managers.
• Successful track record as a technology or information security risk manager.

Responsibilities

• Provide independent risk oversight of the Computershare Corporate Trust Technology Group.
• Review policies and standards, and conduct Risk and Control assessments.
• Challenge the effectiveness of controls and risk treatment plans.

Skills

Technology Risk Management

Strong communication abilities

Excellent organization skills

Senior stakeholder management

Presentation skills

Education

Professional certification preferred

Job description

Technology & Information Security Risk Manager

Location: Edinburgh, Bristol or London (Hybrid)

Job Type: Full-time

Highlighted points for this job

• Location: Edinburgh, Bristol or London (Hybrid)
• Role: Technology & Information Security Risk Manager
• Qualifications: Significant experience in Technology Risk Management, excellent organisation skills, strong communication abilities
• Rewards: Flexible work, health and wellbeing benefits, share purchase option, extra rewards

We have an exciting opportunity for someone to join Computershare’s Risk and Compliance team as Technology & Information Security Risk Manager. This position can be based out of any of the above office locations.

The Risk team is responsible for all matters relating to information technology, security risk and control, globally and for Computershare’s legal entities.

The Technology & Information Security Risk Manager reports to CCT Chief Risk Officer and is a vital member of Computershare’s Risk and Compliance Department.

A role you will love

The role is responsible for providing independent risk oversight of the Computershare Corporate Trust (CCT) Technology Group, review of policies and standards, technology risk assessments and reporting. In addition, this role will lead certain Risk Management initiatives for our Computershare Trust Company, National Association, Delaware and India entities.

Other key responsibilities include:

• Challenge the effectiveness of the controls and risk treatment plans implemented by the CCT Technology Group.
• Escalate concerns to management when risks are not adequately addressed.
• Stay up-to-date with internal standards and have a deep understanding of the strategic business plans/goals.
• Work cooperatively with internal, external auditors and examiners as needed.
• Communicate any regulatory changes impacting the CCT business to CCT Technology.
• Conduct Risk and Control assessments & prepare escalation reporting as necessary.
• Provide critical review of technology training.
• Oversee the quality and completeness of technology risk findings, remediation plans, and exceptions.

What will you bring to the role?

The senior technology risk consultant will have significant experience in Technology Risk Management or equivalent technology experience in financial services. Experience in informing and educating employees and communicating with senior managers within Technology and Information Security groups is key.

Other skills & experience include:

• Professional certification preferred.
• Strong presentation, procedures and report writing skills.
• Excellent senior stakeholder management skills.
• Successful track record as a technology or information security risk manager, knowledge of the operational and regulatory complexities impacting the business from strategic, operational and change perspectives.
• Experience in operational risk management an added benefit.

Due to the nature of the role, there may be a need to work out of normal hours and occasional travel to other locations.

Rewards designed for you

• Flexible work to help you find the best balance between work and lifestyle.
• Health and wellbeing rewards that can be tailored to support you and your family.
• Invest in our business by setting aside salary to purchase shares in our company, and you’ll receive a company contribution as well.
• Extra rewards ranging from recognition awards and team get togethers to helping you invest in your future.
• And more. Ours is a welcoming and close-knit community, with experienced colleagues ready to help you grow.

About Us

We’re a global leader in financial administration with over 12,000 employees across more than 22 different countries. At Computershare, it’s more than just a job, our open and inclusive culture means that we will help you to grow, to move forward and make the most of our world of opportunities.

About the Team

Our Shared Services teams support all of our business lines behind the scenes. Across the world, we have a range of specialisms that ensure the delivery of our business priorities. These include Technology, Information Security, Finance, Risk, Audit, Governance, Marketing and Communications as well as our People team.