VP, Technology Risk and Controls

Hamlyn Williams has partnered with a financial infrastructure firm to find a VP of Technology Risk and Controls.

What You Will Be Doing:

This is an opportunity for a skilled professional to join a newly established first-line risk and control function within a financial institution. The role has been created due to an expansion of responsibilities, providing the successful candidate with the chance to contribute to the development and effectiveness of this function.

As part of this team, you will be responsible for:

• Enhancing oversight of non-financial risks, collaborating with business owners to proactively identify, assess, and mitigate risks.
• Driving consistency in control standards across the first line to ensure risks remain within appetite.
• Encouraging a culture of risk awareness, ensuring employees understand their roles as risk managers and the importance of a strong control framework.

This role is well-suited for individuals with experience in second-line or third-line risk functions looking to transition into a first-line role, or professionals with expertise in controls, control remediation, validation, or technology risk.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic:

• Develop and implement a consistent approach to risk control.
• Identify and promote best practices in control standards.
• Serve as a key liaison for internal risk and compliance stakeholders.

Operational:

• Support risk and control assessments.
• Review remediation plans from a risk/control perspective, ensuring risks are sufficiently addressed.
• Monitor and report on corrective actions.
• Contribute to risk appetite statements and evaluate emerging risks.
• Review key risk indicators (KRIs), analyze breaches, and collaborate on mitigation plans.
• Consolidate and report on risk and control activities, escalating issues as needed.

Leadership:

• Support cross-functional control initiatives.
• Build strong relationships with peers to drive best practices.
• Share knowledge and expertise with team members.
• Engage with senior stakeholders to enhance risk oversight.

What We’re Looking For:

• Experience engaging with internal audit, managing control remediation, and conducting audit validations from a first-, second-, or third-line perspective.
• Understanding of technology risk management within financial services and the key challenges involved.

5 years of experience in one or more of the following areas:

• Technology Risk Management
• Internal Audit
• Compliance
• Knowledge of financial services or other highly regulated industries.
• Experience with regulatory engagement is preferred.

Preferred Qualifications:

Certifications or qualifications in any of the following areas would be beneficial:

• Risk Management
• Internal Audit
• Compliance
• Project Management
• Technology Process Governance