Senior Risk Manager - Technology at TP ICAP
England, East Suffolk - England, United Kingdom -
Full Time


Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

29 Jan, 27

Salary

45000.0

Posted On

31 Oct, 26

Experience

3 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Yes

Skills

Industry

Information Technology & Services

Description
  • Role: Senior Cyber and Information Security Manager
  • Team: IT – Technology Operations
  • Location: Hybrid working from Bristol, Exeter, Plymouth, or Southampton
  • This role will require travel to Southampton twice a month, or as per business need
  • Working Pattern: Full-time
  • Why this role matters: This is a pivotal opportunity to shape and lead our cyber and information security strategy, protecting our people, systems and client data whilst ensuring we remain ahead of evolving threats, regulatory requirements and client expectations.

________________________________________What you’ll do As our Senior Cyber and Information Security Manager, you’ll lead the continued development of our cyber and information security function within our growing national law firm.In this role, you’ll:


  • Define and deliver our cyber and information security strategy and roadmap.
  • Act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders on cyber risk, governance and compliance.
  • Own and continually enhance our Information Security Management System (ISMS).
  • Lead our approach to ISO 27001, NIST CSF, Cyber Essentials Plus and wider security best practice.
  • Oversee security operations, incident response and threat management activities.
  • Manage key security suppliers, partners and managed service providers.
  • Support client audits, due diligence requests and regulatory requirements.
  • Drive security awareness and embed a security-first culture across the firm.
  • Lead and develop a small team of Cyber and Information Security professionals.
  • Work collaboratively with Technology, Risk, Compliance and business teams to strengthen our security posture.

This is a highly visible role offering the opportunity to influence strategy, shape security culture and play a key role in our ongoing growth journey.________________________________________What we’re looking for We’re looking for an experienced cyber and information security professional who combines technical expertise with strong stakeholder management and leadership skills.You’ll bring:


  • Significant experience in a senior cyber or information security role.
  • Experience within a regulated or professional services environment.
  • Strong knowledge of ISO 27001, NIST CSF, Cyber Essentials Plus and security governance frameworks.
  • Hands-on experience across risk management, incident response and security operations.
  • Proven ability to engage, influence and build credibility with senior stakeholders.
  • Experience leading, mentoring or developing security professionals.
  • A strong understanding of GDPR and data protection principles.
  • A proactive, pragmatic and solutions-focused approach.

QualificationsWe’ll broaden your horizons


The Quality and Risk Management Team (QRMT) at BDO comprises several sub-teams including the Legal Team, CISO, Enterprise Risk Management, Economic Crime, Quality Management, Ethics and Independence and Advisory and Compliance. It provides Partners and staff with the guidance, tools and support to enable them to identify and manage quality and risk issues. The QRMT is led by the Head of Quality and Risk Management Team, who is a partner who reports into the Head of Quality and Risk for the firm and sits on the BDO Leadership Team.


We’ll help you succeed


Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships.


You’ll be someone who is both comfortable working proactively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with senior managers, directors, and BDO’s partners to help businesses effectively. You’ll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with.


Role purpose:


Reporting to CISO the Information Security Senior Manager is a subject-matter role responsible for designing and maintaining a structured, documented and evidence-based ISO27001 information security management systems and professional services aligned controls framework across the firm. The role provides strong expertise in Information security risk management to ensure controls are appropriately designed, implemented, operated and demonstrably effective.


Principal accountabilities:


  • Design, maintain and continuously improve an information security controls framework aligned with the firm’s strategy, risk appetite, policies, legislation, regulatory obligations, client commitments and recognised standards.
  • Develop and maintain information security policies and the supporting standards, procedures and guidance that form part of the firm’s Information Security Management System.
  • Coordinate and evidence the annual review of the Information Security Management System, identify improvements, agree proportionate actions and monitor findings through to closure.
  • Plan, coordinate and support internal audits of compliance with ISO 27001 and related requirements, ensuring identified exposures and non-conformities are assessed, remediated and verified.
  • Define clear control objectives, requirements, ownership, evidence standards, compliance approaches and effectiveness criteria, ensuring traceability from risks, policies, legislation and standards to control implementation.
  • Lead compliance reporting and remediation initiatives, coordinating across Information Technology, Human Resources, Risk, Legal, Data Protection, Internal Audit and business functions.

About the job

The TP ICAP Group is a world leading provider of market infrastructure.


Our purpose is to provide clients with access to global financial and commodities markets, improving price discovery, liquidity, and distribution of data, through responsible and innovative solutions.


Through our people and technology, we connect clients to superior liquidity and data solutions.


The Group is home to a stable of premium brands. Collectively, TP ICAP is the largest interdealer broker in the world by revenue, the number one Energy & Commodities broker in the world, the world’s leading provider of OTC data, and an award winning all-to-all trading platform.


The Group operates from more than 60 offices in 27 countries. We are 5,300 people strong. We work as one to achieve our vision of being the world’s most trusted, innovative, liquidity and data solutions specialist.


Role Overview


The Senior Risk Manager will work closely with the Technology function to identify, assess, and mitigate operational risks. This role integrates risk management into strategic and change initiatives, ensuring alignment with business objectives. It also provides expert advice, delivers insightful analysis and reporting, ensures compliance with the Enterprise Risk Management Framework and Business Continuity Management requirements, and promotes a risk-aware culture through training and engagement.


Key Responsibilities


Risk Identification & Assessment


  • Collaborate with Technology to identify and assess material risks across business-as-usual, emerging threats, strategic initiatives, and change programs.
  • Support and challenge risk assessment activities (e.g., RCSA, Top-Down Risk Assessment, Scenario Analysis, Root Cause Analysis).
  • Deliver timely and accurate risk insights to inform decision-making.

Risk Appetite


  • Define and review risk appetite thresholds and KRIs in alignment with business activities and risk profile.
  • Monitor risk profile against appetite and recommend actions for out-of-tolerance risks.

Strategic Risk & Change Management


  • Assess risks related to strategic initiatives (e.g., M&A, new products, ventures), including financial, operational, regulatory, and cultural impacts.
  • Review new business requests to ensure risk profiles are understood and mitigated appropriately.

Risk Mitigation & Management


  • Evaluate and challenge the adequacy of control and policy frameworks.
  • Support remediation of control deficiencies and assess risk acceptance impacts.
  • Conduct or support assurance activities, including control testing and targeted reviews.

Risk Monitoring & Reporting


  • Produce MI and analysis on risk appetite performance, significant events, remediation status, and emerging threats.
  • Participate in management meetings and risk committees, providing second-line oversight and commentary.

Events, Issues, Risk Acceptances & Policy Breaches


  • Oversee escalation and mitigation of significant events.
  • Provide quality assurance over events, issues, and policy breaches.
  • Lead deep dives into internal/external events and ensure effective remediation.

Business Continuity & Crisis Management


  • Provide oversight of business continuity plans and crisis response coordination.
  • Support remediation planning and ensure timely execution of updates following tests or disruptions.


Responsibilities
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