IT Risk Specialist

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.

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.

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.

We’re looking for an IT Risk Specialist to play a key role within our Second Line of Defence, helping us strengthen technology, cyber, data and transformation risk oversight across the organisation. If you’re passionate about raising risk maturity, influencing meaningful change, and providing trusted challenge to senior leaders, this could be the ideal next step in your career.

You’ll Make An Impact By:

• Providing oversight and challenge of technology, cyber and change risk activities.
• Reviewing and supporting the development of IT policies, standards and control frameworks.
• Ensuring first-line risk activity aligns to Enterprise Risk Management expectations.
• Overseeing key technology risks with emphasis on Cyber Resilience, Data Governance and Digital Transformation.
• Conducting Assurance Reviews on critical technology risk themes.
• Delivering high-quality reporting, insights and recommendations to risk committees.
• Tracking emerging risks, regulatory developments and external threat trends.
• Supporting the continued development and adoption of GRC and Risk tooling.
• Acting as a trusted advisor, helping drive improved risk maturity.

Your Skills And Experience:

• Extensive background in IT risk management within a regulated sector (ideally financial services).
• Broad knowledge across cyber security, data governance, digital transformation.
• Excellent understanding of frameworks such as NIST, COBIT, and regulatory themes (e.g., Operational Resilience, DORA).
• Professional certifications (CISA, CRISC, CISSP) – desirable.
• Excellent writing skills with the ability to present clear, concise insights.
• Analytical and data visualisation skills.
• Experience influencing senior stakeholders and building trusted relationships.
• Good project management and organisational capability.

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

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.