IT Risk & Control Specialist

IT Risk & Controls Specialist

Location: Milton Keynes

Santander is seeking a highly motivated IT Risk & Controls Specialist to lead and enhance risk management practices across both cloud and on-premise environments within the CIO function. This pivotal role ensures compliance with legal, regulatory, and internal standards, while supporting audits and fostering a culture of proactive risk awareness.

Key Responsibilities:

• Champion a strong risk culture across the technology function.
• Design and implement effective control measures aligned with financial services standards and regulatory requirements.
• Act as the subject matter expert for IT Risk & Controls across cloud and on-prem platforms.
• Prepare and present risk reports to senior management and regulatory bodies.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives balancing control effectiveness with business needs.

Essential Skills & Experience:

• Senior-level expertise in IT risk management within regulated industries, ideally Tier 1 banks.
• Strong understanding of regulatory frameworks, compliance, and technology standards.
• Proven ability to influence stakeholders and manage risk appetite decisions.
• Experience managing audits and large-scale risk assessments.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Familiarity with GRC tools and data analytics.
• Professional certifications (eg, CRMP, CIA).

Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.