IT Risk and Controls Manager

at  OSB Group

About the team:
On a broad scale, our Bank is currently enhancing it’s technology and paving the way to more digital future, which means this is an exciting time to join the IT Governance, Risk and Compliance team (GRC).
For the IT GRC, this creates opportunity to work across the business and support the journey to a build a risk management framework.
Working across IT, Data and Cyber systems and processes in both UK and India, we provide assurance that our technology and information security strategies are robust, secure and compliant, plus aligned with the business.
About Us:
The OSB Group is a FTSE 250 specialist mortgage lender, primarily focused on carefully selected segments of the mortgage market.
Our specialist lending is supported by our Kent Reliance and Charter Savings Bank retail savings franchises. Diversification of funding is provided by sophisticated securitisation platforms. OSB’s unique cost-efficient operating model is supported by our wholly-owned subsidiary OSBIndia.
Alongside passion for our products and customers, we’re passionate about our people and want to continue building a collaborative and engaging environment. Being dedicated to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, we encourage differences and recognise that individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences can bring valuable insights and enhance the way we work. This is supported by our Diversity, Community and Environment Employee Engagement Networks and our commitment to the Women in Finance Charter and Women in Leadership Programme.
What you will be doing:
The IT Risk & Controls Manager will report directly to the Group Head of IT Governance Risk and Compliance and play a key role in the execution of RCSA processes and activities; delivering risk and control management services and working with stakeholders across the IT Department and business to ensure the risk posture and performance of IT, Data and Cyber services across the group are effective and fit for purpose.

Responsibilities include:

• Driving the development, maintenance, and ongoing enhancement of RCSA, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and Key Risk Indicators (KRIs)
• Providing end-to-end accountability across IT functions for Risk and Control Management in line with expected standards, legislation and regulation.
• Working with the first line SME teams to implement controls to mitigate operational risks and drive the move towards automated controls.
• Providing expertise to support the first line risk owners in the development of appropriate Key Risk Indicators and metrics to ensure alignment and embedment of OSB’s risk appetite framework.
• Representing the IT GRC team as a key subject matter expert for all items relating to IT, Data & Cyber Risk Management across various meetings.
• Assisting in developing and delivering the IT Risk & Control Roadmap to drive risk maturity embedding both risk and control practices and culture.

In return for your commitment:

We offer a base salary, dependent on experience, between £61,000 - £ 70,000 and a competitive benefits package including:

• Discretionary annual bonus opportunity of up to 15%
• 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Contributory pension (8% employer 5% employee)
• Life Assurance (4x salary) plus Group Income Protection
• Access to Private Medical Insurance and Medical Cash Plan
• Maternity & Adoption Leave – Occupational Maternity/Adoption Pay provided at 100% of salary for the first 26 weeks.
• Paternity Leave – 8 weeks of paid leave to be taken within 12 months of birth or adoption.
• Additional benefits such as Hybrid working, Cycle Purchase scheme, Technology Purchase scheme, Season Ticket Loan, Holiday purchase / sell schemes, Employee Perk Portals, Payroll giving and Save as you Earn scheme.

Could you be the one?:

To be successful, you must demonstrate the following:

• Strong and demonstrable previous experience of delivering IT, Data & Cyber risk management activities which support an IT Risk Management Frameworks is essential. This should include a combination of conceptual thinking and practical implementation.
• Strong technical understanding of risk management, including experience in risk and control frameworks within a regulated industry.
• Strong and demonstrable experience in the development of Key Risk Indicators and the application of Risk and Control Frameworks
• An IT GRC industry qualification in support of risk management, such as DRMC, CRISC, CISM or CISA

What to do next:
If this sounds like you, please apply now! For internal applications please visit the internal careers page to apply.
Alternatively, if you wish to have an informal and confidential chat please get in touch. Contact details can be found on our careers page.
If shortlisted from your initial application we operate a personalised recruitment process. Interviews are a two way street, we aim for them to be relevant and conversational to get the best out of you!
OSB Group are dedicated to diversity in the workplace and committed to treating all our employees and job applicants equally. We embrace equal opportunities and are opposed to discrimination on any grounds.
As part of our public commitment to the Women in Finance Charter, we have introduced our own initiatives to attract, develop and advance senior women in our sector. We don’t stop there though, we have broadened our approach to encourage diversity and inclusion at all levels and in all roles. Our leadership and Executive Committee are right behind us, to the extent that our Diversity Champions sit at Board level and on a monthly basis receive updates on our progress.
Whilst we are an organisation that values face-to-face interaction to build and nourish our culture, we also acknowledge that people are not just productive in an office and tied to the 9 to 5. Flexible-working opportunities are important for establishing a healthy work-life balance so if you see a role of interest we are happy to be asked about flexibility and explore together if we can make it work.
All applicants must have rights to work in the UK and be willing to undertake the relevant pre-employment screening checks should your application be successful.

• Driving the development, maintenance, and ongoing enhancement of RCSA, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and Key Risk Indicators (KRIs)
• Providing end-to-end accountability across IT functions for Risk and Control Management in line with expected standards, legislation and regulation.
• Working with the first line SME teams to implement controls to mitigate operational risks and drive the move towards automated controls.
• Providing expertise to support the first line risk owners in the development of appropriate Key Risk Indicators and metrics to ensure alignment and embedment of OSB’s risk appetite framework.
• Representing the IT GRC team as a key subject matter expert for all items relating to IT, Data & Cyber Risk Management across various meetings.
• Assisting in developing and delivering the IT Risk & Control Roadmap to drive risk maturity embedding both risk and control practices and culture