Senior IT Risk Manager & Ops Risk Manager

We are supporting an established Financial Services company looking to hire a Senior Operational Risk Manager into its Risk Management function. This is a senior 2nd Line of Defence position focused on Operational Risk, with a significant emphasis on IT Security, ICT Risk and integrating technology-related risks into the wider Enterprise Risk framework and risk plan .

You will take responsibility for the Operational Risk framework, providing independent 2nd Line Review & Challenge across operational and technology-driven risks. A key part of the role will be working closely with IT Security, Information Security, BCM and Technology teams , ensuring risks such as cyber incidents, system outages, failed IT changes, data availability, third-party technology risks and control weaknesses are appropriately assessed and translated into the organisation’s overall Enterprise Risk profile . You will ensure these risks are incorporated into RCSA, risk appetite, enterprise risk planning, loss events, scenario analysis, remediation activities and senior management reporting .

The successful candidate will have strong Operational Risk experience within Financial Services , combined with a good understanding of IT Security, ICT Risk and technology controls . You should understand how security and technology risks translate into operational and enterprise-level business risks and be comfortable challenging IT and Security stakeholders from a 2nd Line perspective. Knowledge of MaRisk, CRR, KWG, DORA and BAIT , alongside experience with RCSA, scenario analysis and Pillar 1 / Pillar 2 capital requirements , is highly desirable. Fluent German and English are essential.