Technology Senior Risk Lead - 12 month FTC

Royal & Sun Alliance Insurance Ltd; Ireland; Hybrid; EUR 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance provider is seeking a Technology Senior Risk Lead to oversee technology risk management across multiple categories like Cyber Resilience. You will lead assessments, manage teams, and contribute to a culture of accountability and transparency. This role allows for hybrid working and comes with comprehensive benefits including a discretionary annual bonus and generous leave policies. Join us to make a real difference in the insurance landscape.

Benefits

Annual discretionary bonus

Up to 11% pension contributions

Hybrid working + flexible hours

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Health & wellbeing support

Career development and mentoring

Qualifications

• Experience in technology risk, IT assurance or consultancy, ideally in a regulated environment.
• Solid understanding of IT regulatory compliance.
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee technology risk categories such as Cyber Resilience and Third Party Technology Risk.
• Lead risk assessments and ensure appropriate mitigation plans are in place.
• Manage a small team of risk professionals and foster a risk culture.

Skills

Technology risk management

Stakeholder management

IT regulatory compliance

Education

Recognised technology or risk certification (CISA, CRISC, COBIT5)

Tools

Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) tool

Job description

Technology Senior Risk Lead - 12 month FTC

Job Title Technology Senior Risk Lead - 12 month FTC Reference UK003098 Town Multiple Office Locations Business Line IS & Change

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Intact Insurance is the new name for RSA in the UK, Ireland, and across Europe. It’s a new name and a new way to do business. Backed by global expertise and a commitment to service that feels different, we’re focused on making insurance simpler, faster, and more responsive.

Shape the future:

We’re leading a transformation in insurance helping people, businesses and society prosper in good times and be resilient in bad times. When you join us, you’re not just taking a job, you’re stepping into a career where you can make a real difference.

Grow with us

We’re customer-driven, community-focused, and committed to helping our people grow. Whether you’re early in your journey or bringing years of experience, we’ll support you with the tools, flexibility, and opportunities to thrive.

Win as a Team

We have an opportunity for a Technology Senior Risk Lead to join our great Technology Risk Management team on a hybrid basis on a hybrid basis. This role is offered on a 12 month FTC. We can consider multiple locations.

You’ll Make An Impact by

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Technology Senior Risk Lead to join our UK & International CIO Technology Risk Management team. This is a strategically important leadership role, responsible for ensuring that our cyber, technology, data, and change management risk posture remains robust and compliant. You will play a key part in protecting our customers, meeting our regulatory and contractual obligations, and strengthening the overall resilience of Intact Insurance UK.

As a Technology Senior Risk Lead, you will:

• Oversee several technology risk categories, such as Cyber Resilience, IT Service Management and Third Party Technology Risk.
• Lead risk assessments, control testing and remediation activities to ensure risks are managed within appetite and that appropriate mitigation plans are in place
• Work closely with colleagues across all three lines of defence, contributing to maintaining a culture of transparency and accountability, supporting effective decision-making and continuous improvement across the organisation
• Maintain and enhance CIO owned policies and control frameworks, providing governance and oversight across assigned risk categories
• Produce insightful reports for senior management and risks committees.
• Manage a small team of risk professionals, typically between 2-5 FTE's, fostering a risk culture and supporting their professional growth and performance

Your Skills & Experience:

• Demonstrable experience in technology risk, IT assurance or consultancy, ideally gained in a regulated environment
• Experience in Technology risk management and a solid understanding of IT regulatory compliance, including SOX or Canadian NI 52-109
• Excellent Stakeholder management and influencing skills as you will be engaging with senior leaders, providing clear pragmatic risk advise
• Preferably have a recognised technology or risk certification such as CISA, CRISC, COBIT5 or ISC
• Experience working with a Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) tool would be beneficial to this role

Why You’ll Love it here

Being part of our team means you’ll have the support and freedom to bring your best self to work each day. As a permanent member, here’s what you can look forward to

• Annual discretionary bonus
• Up to 11% pension contributions
• Hybrid working + flexible hours
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays + buy/sell options
• Health & wellbeing + virtual GP
• Career development and mentoring
• Inclusive culture + employee networks
• Share investment options

Our Committment

We celebrate individuality and believe our differences make us stronger. We’re proud to foster a culture where everyone feels respected, valued, and empowered to thrive.

As an Equal Opportunity and Disability Confident Employer, we ensure fair consideration for all applicants and offer interviews to all disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria.

We understand that everyone’s circumstances are different and are happy to explore flexible working options such as reduced hours or job shares to support work–life balance.

If you meet the core criteria but not every requirement, we’d still love to hear from you. Let’s explore how this role could support your next career step. If you need adjustments during the recruitment process, just let us know we’re here to support you. #LI-NA1