Senior Technology Risk and Controls Specialist

Job Title: Senior Technology Risk & Controls Specialist (6-Month Contract, via Umbrella) Location: Hybrid – Sheffield, Edinburgh, or Birmingham Industry: Financial Services Contract Duration: 6 Months (Initial Contract) Job Summary: Our client, a leading financial services organization, is seeking a Senior Technology Risk & Controls Specialist for a 6-month initial contract via an umbrella company. This role is ideal for a highly experienced professional with a strong background in technology risk and control within infrastructure environments (both on-prem and cloud). The successful candidate will have expertise in evergreening, asset management, software development lifecycle (SDLC), and configuration management, along with a strong track record in technology delivery management. Experience working within financial services or large-scale organizations is essential. Key Responsibilities: * Support control operators to lead and deliver transformational initiatives across multiple controls to manage risk in line with the organization’s priorities, utilizing Agile methodology and tooling, with a focus on using automated solutions. * Ensure technology controls are aligned with industry standards, regulatory requirements, and the company’s risk management strategy. * Undertake initiatives to enhance or remediate controls in a sustainable manner to provide enduring outcomes for the organization. * Monitor and report on the effectiveness of technology controls, identifying areas for improvement and reporting to executive management. * Establish and monitor key control indicators (KCIs) to track the effectiveness of risk mitigation efforts. * Develop and maintain relationships with key senior stakeholders (such as GBGF’s, Second/Third Line of Defense, and External Audit) to promote a unified approach to technology risk management across the organization. * Use risk-related data to help influence prioritization of activities. Requirements: * Track record of delivering sustainable outcomes in an enterprise-scale organization. * Evidence of influencing at C-suite level and managing senior stakeholders with conflicting opinions. * Extensive experience in technology risk management, with a track record of successfully implementing and enhancing control design and operations, or specific experience in supporting control compliance from within a business area. * Strong understanding of control operation, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices. * Proven ability to effectively communicate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences, including senior leadership and non-technical stakeholders. * Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to navigate and assess complex technology landscapes. * Knowledge of enterprise risk management software and tools in a large financial services organization. * Excellent project management skills, with a track record of successfully leading large-scale initiatives. Why Join? * Opportunity to work with a leading financial services organization on a critical risk initiative. * Exposure to complex infrastructure and technology landscapes, enhancing your expertise in risk and controls. * Collaborative and high-performing work environment