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Technology Resilience Controls Lead

London Full-Time Home office (partial)

Job Description

Role Profile: Technology Resilience Controls Lead

Location: London or Hybrid (with potential offshore team coordination)

Start Date: ASAP

Duration: Initial 6 months (extension likely through to 2026)

Day Rate – £500-£600 Per Day Inside IR35

Overview

We are seeking a Controls-focused specialist to support a high-profile workstream within Group-wide Technology Resilience uplift initiative. The role centres on strengthening Technology Controls and developing resilience-focused KPIs, as part of a programme to close a significant Internal Audit point related to the Technology Resilience Maturity Framework (TRMF).

Key Responsibilities

Controls Design and Uplift
Lead the review, design, and enhancement of technical controls to support improved technology resilience.
Resilience KPI Development
Define, refine, and embed KPIs that demonstrate measurable improvements in resilience capability over time.
Technology Resilience Reporting
Support the development of a group-wide Technology Resilience Report, linking KPIs to technical vulnerabilities.
Stakeholder Engagement
Work with control owners, architecture, and engineering teams to validate control effectiveness and agree uplift plans.
Project Support
Collaborate with the project manager and offshore BAs (based in Poland) to ensure delivery of the workstream.

Required Experience

Familiarity with governance structures, control frameworks, and organisational processes.
Deep expertise in Technology or Operational Risk Controls, ideally within complex financial services environments.
Proven experience embedding controls during the design, architecture, and engineering phases of technology delivery.
Strong understanding of Operational Resilience and its application within technology domains.
Solid grasp of IT infrastructure and systems, sufficient to understand dependencies and risk exposure.

Nice to Have

Familiarity Technology Resilience Maturity Framework (TRMF).
Experience supporting audit remediation or regulatory closure programmes.
Exposure to preparing Board- or Executive-level risk and controls reporting.

Candidate Profile

Controls-led mindset with strong analytical and documentation skills.
Comfortable operating in ambiguous, evolving project environments.
Skilled at constructive challenge and navigating across business and technology stakeholders.
Collaborative and pragmatic, able to balance resilience uplift objectives with delivery constraints.

Technology Resilience Controls Lead employer: Alba Partners

As a leading player in the financial services sector, we pride ourselves on fostering a dynamic and inclusive work culture that prioritises employee growth and development. Our London-based team enjoys competitive day rates, flexible hybrid working options, and the opportunity to engage with cutting-edge technology resilience initiatives, all while collaborating with talented professionals across various disciplines. Join us to make a meaningful impact in a role that not only challenges you but also supports your career advancement in a thriving environment.