TECH RISK & CONTROLS Vice President: Regulatory and Industry Risk Assessment Lead | Bournemouth, UK

Join our team to play a pivotal role in mitigating tech risks and upholding operational excellence, driving innovation in risk management. As a Tech Risk & Controls Lead in Cybersecurity and Technology Controls, you will be responsible for identifying and mitigating compliance and operational risks in line with the firm's standards. You will also provide subject matter expertise and technical guidance to technology-aligned process owners, ensuring that implemented controls are operating effectively and in compliance with regulatory, legal, and industry standards.

By partnering with various stakeholders, including Product Owners, Business Control Managers, and Regulators, you will contribute to the reporting of a comprehensive view of technology risk posture and its impact on the business. Your advanced knowledge of risk management principles, practices, and theories will enable you to drive innovative solutions and effectively manage a diverse team in a dynamic and evolving risk landscape.

We are seeking a Regulatory and Industry Risk Assessment Lead with a deep background in audit, regulatory and industry risk assessments to join our growing Technology Risk and Controls organization. This role will serve as the primary assessment lead which includes interfacing with internal and external auditors, compliance and risk teams, internal stakeholders including product and platform teams, advising on complex audits and ensuring the firm's continuous compliance with key regulatory frameworks, including SOX, PCI, GLBA, Swift, CHAPS, and other industry standards.

The successful candidate will provide strategic direction and expert leadership in audit readiness, assessment practices, and control optimization.

Job responsibilities:

• Drive efficient and effective execution of assessments, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives, risk appetite, and regulatory compliance.
• Lead the governance of issues raised from our assessments, tracking concerns, and resolution of findings, and ensure timely and effective closure of identified control deficiencies.
• Provide subject matter expertise in regulatory assessments, ensuring that the organization adheres to applicable frameworks such as Swift and other relevant standards.
• Ensure effective identification, quantification, communication, and management of technology risk, focusing on root cause analysis and resolution recommendations.
• Develop and maintain robust relationships, becoming a trusted partner with LOB technologists, assessments teams, and data officers to facilitate cross-functional collaboration and progress toward shared goals.
• Execute reporting and governance of controls, policies, issue management, and measurements, offering senior management insights into control effectiveness and inform governance work.
• Proactively monitor and evaluate control effectiveness, identify gaps, and recommend enhancements to strengthen risk posture and regulatory compliance.

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills:

• Proven experience in technology risk management, information security, or related field, emphasizing risk identification, assessment, and mitigation.
• Familiarity with risk management frameworks, industry standards, and financial industry regulatory requirements (Swift, CHAPS, etc.).
• Proficient knowledge and expertise in data security, risk assessment & reporting, control evaluation, design, and governance, with a proven record of implementing effective risk mitigation strategies.
• Demonstrated ability to influence executive-level strategic decision-making and translating technology insights into business strategies for senior executives.

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills:

• CISM, CRISC, CISSP, or similar industry-recognized risk and risk certifications are preferred.