Assistant Director, Technology Risk Management

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As part a Global Technology Risk Management community, the role will support the LBU and Group by:

• Assuring Risk Oversight: Provide assurance and oversight on information and technology risks that may impact the LBU’s ability to achieve its business objectives.
• Risk Analysis and Recommendations: Offer objective analysis and detailed recommendations to LBU management regarding key information and technology risk areas, ensuring appropriate risk mitigation.
• Ensuring Risk Mitigation Effectiveness: Oversee the effectiveness of processes, tools, and technologies within the LBU, ensuring they are adequately mitigating risks to information and technology assets.
• Compliance Monitoring for Technology related regulations and guidelines: Collaborate with the Compliance and relevant Group functions to monitor compliance with technology related regulatory requirements, Group standards, and LBU-specific policies related to information security, technology, and data protection.
• Collaborative Risk Management: Partner with LBU operational teams to support the effective management of risks to information and technology assets.
• Independent Assurance: Provide independent assurance that information and technology risks are being managed within the risk appetite established by the Board.
• Framework Implementation Support: Collaborate closely with the Group Technology Risk Management team to ensure the successful rollout and implementation of risk frameworks, policies, and processes within the LBU.

Requirements:

• A degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or equivalent.
• 8 - 12 years of relevant experience, with compulsory experience in both Technology and Risk Management/Audit.
• Certifications: Candidates should hold relevant certifications in areas such as Technology Risk Management, Technology Audit, IT Management, Cybersecurity, Cloud, Software Engineering, or Project Management.

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