Business Risk Controls Manager

Overview:

The Technology Operational Risk Controls Manager will work alongside the existing Technology 1LoD Operational Risk Management team and report into the Director, Operational Resilience – LSE plc and FX in Markets Engineering.

They are responsible for assessing technical risks and working with control owners to ensure that the corresponding key and non-key controls are designed and operating to the LSEG Group Technology standards including risk assessments, reporting and governance into the business facing division.

The role will also ensure compliance to recognise control frameworks such as COBIT 2019, NIST and ITIL.

The technical areas will cover vulnerability management and remediations across the control landscape with focus on tactical and strategic improvements.  The role may also focus on compliance with regulatory aspects of PS21/3 and DORA compliance.

This role is a fixed-term contract until the end of 2025.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform 1st line check-and-challenge for releases in scope of the LSE plc controls and ensure the SONAR tool correctly reflects the Risk profile.
• Provide guidance to Control Owners so that, over time, the skills required by control owners are increased to produce better controls in the future.
• Identify gaps in existing technology standards/processes/procedures resultant from enhanced/upgraded controls and work with control owners to implement those remediations/improvements.
• Assess technology risk for technology and on behalf of the Business entities with the information technology systems and track solutions/plans in line with the identified control gaps.
• Build strong partnerships with the various businesses and entities, central COO Technology function & second-line Risk teams to ensure consistency and a high calibre delivery.

Key Skills

Essential

• A strong understanding of the LSE plc control suite
• A strong understanding of the outcomes and commitments of the LSE plc s166
• Strong planning, organisational, and coaching skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and the proven ability to work effectively with all organisational levels
• Excellent at managing and influencing a wide network of stakeholders, including senior management, who can influence and build relationships
• Willing and able to challenge customers and stakeholders to better understand their needs
• Excellent documentation skills; ability to create high quality governance committee materials
• Educated to degree level or equivalent

Desirable

• Risk, Audit and controls assessment background
• Knowledge of risk management methodologies
• Knowledge in COBIT Controls Framework

LSEG is a leading global financial markets infrastructure and data provider. Our purpose is driving financial stability, empowering economies and enabling customers to create sustainable growth.

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Working with us means that you will be part of a dynamic organisation of 25,000 people across 65 countries. However, we will value your individuality and enable you to bring your true self to work so you can help enrich our diverse workforce. You will be part of a collaborative and creative culture where we encourage new ideas and are committed to sustainability across our global business. You will experience the critical role we have in helping to re-engineer the financial ecosystem to support and drive sustainable economic growth. Together, we are aiming to achieve this growth by accelerating the just transition to net zero, enabling growth of the green economy and creating inclusive economic opportunity.

LSEG offers a range of tailored benefits and support, including healthcare, retirement planning, paid volunteering days and wellbeing initiatives.

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