Senior Manager - Technology & Change Risk Oversight in Manchester

The Group is seeking additional resource to strengthen its Second Line of Defence and support the growing technology and change agenda over the next few years. The role is responsible for providing robust framework oversight, challenge, and monitoring of Technology and Change Risk in line with Group policies, control standards, and risk appetite.

Acting as the Risk Oversight and Assurance voice for the delivery of the Group's extensive transformation portfolio, the role requires a positive, practical, and collaborative approach to assessing and managing operational and execution risks, while meeting deadlines and delivering on key responsibilities. The role collaborates closely with teams to identify, assess, record, and manage Technology and Change risks. It also leads the production of risk profile reporting for Risk Committees, provides insight and challenge in resolving operational risk events, and supports the development and communication of risk appetite, metrics, and tolerance thresholds. The role also includes guiding business areas in managing current and emerging Technology and Change risks and working collaboratively with delivery teams to ensure a consistent, effective approach to risk management across the Group.

This is a rare opportunity to oversee two organisations, offering broad experience, strong visibility, and great potential for career growth.

Location: We operate on a team-led hybrid approach, at least once a month in the Coventry & / or Manchester office.

Our benefits include:

• 28 days holiday a year plus bank holidays and a holiday buy/sell scheme
• Annual discretionary bonus scheme
• Personal pension with matched contributions
• Life assurance (6 times annual salary)
• Private Medical Insurance
• Health Screening

Find out more about the fantastic benefits of joining Coventry Building Society.

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

About you

To be successful in this role it’s essential you:

• Build and maintain strong relationships with senior stakeholders, adopting a collaborative style.
• Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and their teams across the 1st Line of Defence (LOD) and 2nd LOD.
• Excellent understanding of the principles of operational risk management, the associated regulatory environment and risk management strategies, policies and frameworks.
• Expert knowledge of Technology and Change frameworks with a good understanding of emerging threats and regulatory changes.
• Highly effective written and verbal communication with experience of writing committee papers.
• The ability to articulate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to maintain strong relationships with senior stakeholders, adopting a collaborative style and operating a practical solution-oriented approach.

Desirable experience will be:

• Financial Services or Regulated environment.
• Hold a Risk or technical qualification.

About us

In January 2025, Coventry Building Society purchased The Co-operative Bank. Bringing together our purpose-led building society with the UK's original ethical bank was the start of an exciting journey. Trusted by over four million people, we’re a mutually owned business free from shareholders, and with our combined experience of almost 300 years, our ethics and dedication will continue to guide us. Together, we have shared values and an ethical approach towards our members, customers and colleagues.

We’re officially recognised as a 'Great Place to Work' and our benefits go beyond basic pay, with a discretionary bonus scheme, a culture of reward and recognition and comprehensive support for wellbeing. We’re serious about equality, of race, age, faith, disability, and sexual orientation and we celebrate diversity. By working together, we know you’ll build more than just a career with us.

Flexibility and why it matters

We understand the need for flexibility, so wherever possible, we’ll consider alternative working patterns. Have a chat with us before you apply to see what the possibilities are for this role.

Proud to be a Disability Confident Committed Employer. We’re proud to offer an interview or assessment to every disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria for our vacancies. As part of the application process, disabled applicants can opt in for the Disability Confident Interview Scheme. If there are ever occasions where it is not practicable to interview all candidates that meet the essential criteria, such as when we receive a high number of applications, we commit to interviewing disabled candidates who best meet the minimum essential and desirable criteria.

Location: Coventry