Risk Manager - Technology and Change (Second Line)

Risk is the independent risk control function within the Bank and acts as the second line of defence (2LOD) providing independent oversight and control across the Bank’s principle risks i.e. credit, financial and operational risk. The Technology and Change Risk Team has responsibility for risk oversight of Bank’s IT Risk, Data Risk, Information Security, Change Management, Operational Resilience and Intra-Group Risk within the Bank. Reporting to Head of Tech & Change Risk, the role will require working closely with the Operational Risk Team and Enterprise Risk team to ensure the overarching Operational Risk Management Framework (ORMF) and Risk Management Framework (RMF) is effective at managing Technology and Change Risks.

The role holder will be expected to take end to end ownership of deliveries or participate/contribute across the following key priorities of the team during the year:

• Risk Advisory and Guidance
• Independent Risk Oversight
• Annual Regulatory Returns
• Change Oversight and Change Assurance

Ideal Candidate

• Prior experience of working in highly regulated environments and understanding of PRA, FCA, ICO and BoE priorities as well as relevant EU regulations.
• Solid experience in technology, operational, or change risk management within financial services or a regulated environment.
• Strong understanding of technology and change risk concepts, including cyber risk, resilience, and governance frameworks.
• Knowledge, understanding and application of risk and control environments in Shared Responsibility Model setup with Public Cloud Providers (IaaS, PaaS and SaaS).
• Understanding and proportionate application of risk and controls in an Intra-group Services setup covering IT Infrastructure & Services.
• Proven analytical skills with the ability to translate technical and operational information into clear risk insights.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to challenge constructively.
• Professional qualifications (e.g., CISA, CRISC, CISSP, PRINCE2, or equivalent) desirable but not essential.
• Curiosity to learn and keen interest in keeping up to date with technology developments and able to provide risk advice in safe and secure adoption of new technologies and solutions such as use of AI.

Company Information: Handelsbanken is a relationship bank with a decentralised way of working, a strong local presence thanks to a nationwide network of branches, and a long-term approach to customer relations. Each Handelsbanken branch operates as a local business enabling it to make decisions at a local level and provide a bespoke service. The focus is always on the need of the individual customer and not on the sale of specific products. The Bank is deeply committed to embedding good equality and diversity practice into all of our activities.

What is in it for you? We have a wide range of learning and development available, empowering and enabling our colleagues to take ownership of their own development. Competitive Salary and an extensive range of benefits is provided, including private medical insurance, income protection and life assurance. A market-leading pension contribution of 15% paid by the bank, which can be invested in a wide range of funds (including ESG and Shariah funds).

Application next steps: Your journey with us begins once you have submitted your application. One of our Handelsbanken recruiters will be reviewing your details and will later organise a phone conversation if you match the role requirements. If there is a mutual fit, we will extend an invitation for you to participate in an interview.

How can we support you to be your best self? Our Talent Acquisition team will be happy to provide support e.g. if you need additional time to prepare for an interview or you have any requirements for any part of the interview/hiring process – just let us know by email uk_talent@careers.handelsbanken.co.uk.