About the job

Senior Manager – IT Risk & Operational Risk

Frankfurt | Hybrid | Investment Management

A leading global investment management firm is seeking an experienced Senior Manager – IT Risk & Operational Risk to play a key role in strengthening its non-financial risk framework. This position sits at the intersection of Technology Risk, Operational Risk and DORA, helping to bridge these disciplines while supporting the continued maturity of the firm's risk management capabilities.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced risk professional looking to influence strategy, mentor high-performing teams, and shape a best-in-class risk function within a highly regulated financial services environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the link between IT Risk and Operational Risk, ensuring technology-related risks are effectively integrated into the wider Operational Risk framework.
• Lead the development and enhancement of risk governance in line with DORA, regulatory expectations and industry best practice.
• Oversee and challenge Risk & Control Self-Assessments (RCSAs), ensuring consistency and quality across the business.
• Drive the development and maintenance of comprehensive risk registers, control frameworks and risk reporting.
• Support the enhancement of Key Risk Indicators (KRIs), risk appetite metrics and operational risk reporting.
• Partner with Technology, Information Security, Compliance and business stakeholders to improve risk identification and remediation.
• Mentor and develop members of the IT Risk and Operational Risk teams, promoting a strong risk culture across the organisation.
• Support senior management with regulatory engagement, governance committees and strategic risk initiatives.

Requirements

• Extensive experience within IT Risk, Operational Risk or Technology Risk in Financial Services or Investment Management.
• Strong understanding of DORA, Operational Resilience and ICT Risk Management.
• Proven experience developing and challenging RCSAs, risk registers and control frameworks.
• Excellent knowledge of risk governance, operational risk methodologies and regulatory expectations.
• Experience mentoring teams and influencing senior stakeholders across technology and business functions.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to operate across all levels of the organisation.

If you have experience leading Operational Risk and IT Risk initiatives and are looking to join a business investing heavily in its risk capabilities, I would be delighted to discuss this opportunity in confidence.

Requirements added by the job poster

• 4+ years of work experience with IT Risk Management

• 4+ years of work experience with Operational Risk Management