IT Risk & Security Manager

Location: Redhill, UK (Hybrid: 3 days office / 2 days remote)

Benefits:

• Company pension (core contributions + matching scheme)

• Private medical insurance (option to add dependents)

• Health and wellbeing programme

• Matching gift and volunteer rewards scheme

• 25 days annual leave (with the option to purchase additional days)

About the Role:

Deep Dive Hire is recruiting an IT Risk & Security Manager on behalf of our client, a major organisation within the financial services sector.

In this role, you will assess internal and external cyber and technology risks, design mitigation strategies, monitor the effectiveness of operational controls, and partner across business areas to ensure risk and security standards are maintained and improved.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead risk analysis and assessment activities across multiple business units.

• Support the creation and execution of risk treatment strategies.

• Manage control inventories and design monitoring frameworks.

• Ensure alignment to the IT Process, Risk, and Control (PRC) framework.

• Produce risk dashboards and metrics for senior stakeholders.

• Train business users on risk management tools and methodologies.

• Support IT risk management governance, policies, and standards compliance.

• Drive innovative solutions to reduce technology and cyber risk.

• Participate in IT Risk Management council activities.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Solid background in IT Risk Management, Audit, IT Security, or Business Continuity.

• Bachelor's degree in Technology or a related field (preferred).

• Experience leading technical initiatives or teams.

• Strong technical understanding of IT risk, security, and business continuity.

• Skilled in building partnerships and influencing stakeholders across levels.

• Strong problem-solving, decision-making, and conflict resolution skills.

• Highly organised with strong project management capabilities.

• Strong communication skills with the ability to present risk issues effectively.

• Financial awareness to frame risk issues in a business context.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC) or equivalent certification.

• Experience in cross-functional IT risk or security projects.

What’s on Offer:

• Competitive salary and bonus opportunities.

• Private Medical Insurance (with optional dependent coverage).

• Company pension with enhanced contributions.

• Generous holiday allowance with the ability to buy extra days.

• Comprehensive wellness and mental health support programmes.

• Opportunities to engage in volunteering and charitable initiatives.