IT & Cyber Security Risk Manager

Your Career, Your Danske Bank..Youre Danske Bank Your role: IT & Cyber Security Risk Manager Why youll want to work with us: At Danske Bank, were driven by a clear purpose: to help customers, colleagues, and society thrive. We believe that what we do genuinely makes a positive difference and that our culture and ways of working create a unique place to grow your career. This includes investing in our peoples personal growth and wellbeing to ensure everyone feels that they belong and are set up for success. You dont have to just take our word for it – we are very proud of our external recognition which includes being rated by Best Companies as a 3-star World Class Organisation to work for, as a Top 100 Best Company to Work for in the UK and as 4 th in the Financial Services Sector. We value diversity in its broadest sense which we know makes us stronger as a business and invites all colleagues to bring their whole selves to work. Our Diversity and Inclusion Strategy is central to our purpose and shows up in how we work every day. Driving sustainability is a key strategic priority for us. Wed proud to have achieved the highest level in the Northern Ireland Environmental Benchmarking Survey by Business in the Community (BITC) for the seventh consecutive year. Were passionate about giving back to the communities in which we live and work. There are lots of ways you can get involved, such as fundraising for our charity partner (Include Youth), visiting schools to teach young people about money and budgeting, volunteering with a local food bank, planting trees, and so much more. So, if you share our values and enthusiasm and all of what we stand for resonates with you, then you will find a home at Danske Bank. Your benefits: Theres much more to working at Danske Bank than just a salary but for this role we are offering a competitive salary which is dependent upon experience. We want to be a workplace in which our colleagues can succeed and feel empowered through all stages of their career and life. We also offer an attractive range of flexible benefits centred on wellness, financial, psychological, physical and social. Everyones circumstances are different, and our benefits can be tailored to your needs. For example, if you want to buy more holidays or need to avail of medical treatment, then we have a range of benefits for you. And if you want to make your money, go further, our Danske Discounts offering is just for you. With non-stop discounts, this is the perfect perk for all colleagues. If the gym is of interest to you can avail of savings on gym membership and where eligible, we offer a salary sacrifice car benefit. What would a typical day look like for you? As IT & Cyber Security Risk Manager, you will support the Head of Operational and Technology Risk through the independent monitoring and oversight of 1st line of defence IT and Cyber Security risk controls, with monitoring and review of relevant internal and external data, and through the provision of advice, guidance and solutions to staff at all levels, to ensure the effective management of IT and Cyber Security risk across the Bank. Your skills: Your areas of knowledge and expertise that matter most for this role: Essential Proven IT operational experience, preferably with significant hands-on IT or Cyber Security experience within a complex organisational environment. Strong familiarity with IT infrastructure components including hardware, software, networking, Cloud services, AI and implementing IT solutions. Experience in identifying vulnerabilities, mitigating risks, and implementing comprehensive risk management solutions, including a control testing framework. Strong knowledge of Cyber Security practices, frameworks and IT risk management methodologies. Proven track record in managing IT and Cyber Security risks and the capability to develop and maintain IT risk frameworks and policies in alignment with business objectives. Excellent analytical, organisational, and communication skills. Ability to work collaboratively across various departments and with senior stakeholders. Preferred Knowledge of industry-standard IT and Cyber Security practices and regulatory requirements relevant to the financial sector or other heavily regulated industries Familiarity with emerging IT trends and technologies, and how they can impact risk posture. Experience with advanced IT, Cyber Security technologies and Cloud security practices. Bachelors degree in Information Technology, Cyber Security, Risk Management, or a related field, or equivalent level of experience. Certifications such as CISA, CRISC, CISM, or CISSP. How we work Our belief is that we are Better when Together and want to balance the benefits of teaming up in person with flexible working where possible. We will be supportive and flexible to your circumstances, so for roles that offer a hybrid option we ask colleagues to attend their base location a minimum of 3 days a week so they can connect, collaborate and learn together. The other 2 days can be worked either from home or another bank location. Some of our roles are customer facing which means that its really important to be able to work with customers face to face and hybrid working isnt appropriate. If this sounds good to you, wed love to hear from you. Apply by uploading your CV ensuring you have included enough detail to clearly demonstrate how you meet our criteria. Good luck! If you have a disability, long term health condition or additional need that requires accommodation or adjustments during any stage of the recruitment process, please advise us of this on your CV & a member of the team will be in touch to discuss! Each one of us is different, and at Danske Bank we value and respect individual differences. Danske Bank is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. That means that, as a committed equal opportunities employer, we welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of (but not limited to); gender, ethnicity, background, nationality, generation, age, working style, religious background, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression and cognitive diversity. About Us Danske Bank is the trading name of Northern Bank Ltd, one of the largest banks in Northern Ireland and an autonomous subsidiary of Danske Bank Group. Weve been helping people and businesses achieve their ambitions for over 200 years. Today, we serve the needs of our personal and business customers through our branches, our regional business centres, telephone banking and a wide range of digital banking channels. We want to be the best bank in Northern Ireland for our customers, colleagues, partners and society. You can read more about our approach to Social Responsibility here . Were different to other banks we have a European flavour but were proudly local and our CEO is based here. We have the strength of an international parent, combined with our local presence, decision-making and expertise. To be considered for this role you will be redirected to and must complete the application process on our careers page. To start the process, click the Apply button below to Login/Register.