Technology Risk and Resilience Manager
7 hours ago
Leeds
Reference: 4821579Job ID: 5410211Posted: 2026-08-17Closing date: 2026-11-14Location: LeedsSalary: 73,760 - 82,000 (Leeds) | 81,920 - 92,000 (London) (per annum)Job type: PermanentWorking pattern: Full timeIndustry: Technology & Internet Services / Cyber SecurityCompany: HaysConsultant: James DilksHays office: Leeds — Part 6th Floor, Broad Gate, The HeadrowPhone: 0113 200 3750Email: james.dilks@hays.comTechnology Risk Manager – Financial ServicesLeeds or London Permanent 73,760 - 82,000 (Leeds) | 81,920 - 92,000 (London) plus excellent benefits Hybrid WorkingOn behalf of our client, we are seeking an experienced Technology Risk Manager to join a specialist operational risk and resilience function. This is an opportunity to influence how technology, cloud, cyber and third-party risks are assessed across some of the UK's most significant financial institutions.This role would suit an individual with strong experience across technology risk, operational resilience, outsourcing risk, cloud transformation or cyber assurance. You will act as a subject matter expert, providing technical challenge and assurance over complex technology environments, large-scale transformation programmes and critical third-party arrangements.The focus of this position is to assess whether organisations are operating resilient, secure and recoverable technology services, whilst identifying emerging risks that could impact operational resilience and financial stability. You will engage with senior stakeholders including CIOs, CTOs, CROs and board-level executives, providing risk-based insight and challenge on technology and third-party risk management.What this role involves:Acting as a recognised technical authority across technology, cyber, cloud, infrastructure, AI and third-party riskLeading assurance reviews of technology transformation programmes, outsourcing arrangements and critical third-party relationshipsAssessing the resilience and security of technology services against severe but plausible disruption scenarios, including cyber incidentsReviewing cloud strategies, migration programmes and associated operational resilience risksProviding challenge and technical guidance to organisations on technology risk management and resilience capabilitiesIdentifying emerging systemic technology and operational resilience risks across the financial sectorSupporting the development of risk assessment methodologies and assurance frameworksProducing high-quality reports and presenting findings to senior decision-makersRepresenting the organisation across industry forums, working groups and resilience initiativesInfluencing policy development through technical expertise, industry insight and thought leadershipWhat I'm looking for:Significant experience within technology risk, cyber risk, operational resilience, outsourcing risk or technology assuranceKnowledge surrounding SS2/21 & SS1/21Strong understanding of technology risk management practices, including prevention, response and recovery capabilitiesExperience reviewing cloud environments and transformation programmes, ideally across AWS, Azure or other enterprise platformsKnowledge of operational resilience, business continuity and disaster recovery frameworksUnderstanding of third-party risk management, outsourcing arrangements and supplier resilienceAbility to assess complex technology environments and make sound judgements on emerging risksExperience engaging with senior technical and business stakeholders up to executive levelStrong report writing, communication and presentation skillsAbility to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical audiencesProven experience leading complex reviews, programmes or assurance activitiesDesirable experience:Experience within financial services, financial market infrastructure or regulated environmentsKnowledge of operational resilience regulations and associated supervisory expectationsExperience assessing cyber resilience and technology recovery capabilitiesExperience supporting diversity, inclusion and collaborative team initiativesBenefitsSalary of 73,760 - 82,000 in Leeds or 81,920 - 92,000 in London8% benefits allowance which can be taken as salary or used to enhance wider benefitsHybrid working modelExcellent career development opportunitiesPerformance-related bonus schemeNon-contributory pension schemeFlexible benefits allowancePrivate medical insuranceIncome protection cover26 days annual leave plus bank holidays and up to 12 days buy and sellOption to purchase additional annual leaveOpportunity to influence a high-profile and rapidly evolving technology, cyber resilience and operational resilience agendaExposure to senior industry stakeholders and strategic risk initiatives across the UK financial sectorThis is an excellent opportunity for an experienced technology, cyber or resilience professional seeking a role with significant influence, strategic impact and exposure to complex technology and operational resilience challenges #4821579 - James Dilks