IT Risk & Controls Manager

Job description

Morson Edge are currently leading the search for a IT Risk and Control Manager to join the First Line function within a established retail Bank. This role plays a critical part in ensuring robust IT risk management, strong governance, and effective audit coordination across the organisation.

You will work closely with senior stakeholders in maintaining a well-controlled and compliant risk environment.

This would be a hybrid role based in London with a 50% home working split

Responsibilities would include:

• Review and validate Risk and Control Self-Assessments (RCSA) and ensure timely updates

• Oversee risk events and incidents, ensuring appropriate assessment, escalation, and resolution

• Ensure IT risks are accurately identified, documented, and maintained within risk appetite

• Lead coordination of internal and external IT audits

• Support continuous improvement of audit processes and governance frameworks

• Support governance routines, including risk meetings, KRIs, and reporting cycles

To be considered you would need

• Proven experience in IT risk management and governance within financial services ideally in retail/commercial banking

• Strong experience managing internal and external audit engagements

• Solid understanding of operational and IT risk frameworks

• Experience managing/testing various IT controls (i.e cyber, access management, physical security, facilities and infrastructure

This role will move quickly, please for consideration

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

City of London

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

02-05-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English