Technology Risk & Control Specialist

Join Barclays as a Technology Risk & Control Specialist, where you will support the identification, assessment, and management of technology risks and controls across the organisation, helping to ensure compliance with cyber security, technology, and regulatory requirements. You will monitor technology vulnerabilities, track remediation activities, contribute to risk reporting and control metrics, and work closely with delivery teams to strengthen the overall control environment. Partnering with a range of stakeholders, you will provide insight into key risks, support effective risk mitigation, and help drive a strong risk and control culture across the business.

 

To be successful in this role, you will need the following:

• Strong understanding and knowledgeable on aspects of Enterprise Risk Management Framework (ERMF), Operational Risk Framework (ORF) and Control Frameworks.
• A solid understanding of core IT infrastructure components, including Linux or Windows Server OS, MS SQL or Oracle databases, networks, load balancers, and storage systems.
• A collaborative mindset, with experience supporting business stakeholders and working seamlessly with technical teams across multiple geographies.
• Ability to influence at senior management level and apply judgement to balance risk versus business interest whilst ensuring compliance to all relevant policies and standards.

 

Some other highly valued skills may include:

• Experience of working in a Risk & Control type role / team within a Financial Services environment, with the ability to demonstrate a risk management mindset.
• Possess Technology Risk & Control Management industry standard qualifications (e.g. ISACA).
• Strong Excel skills including extensive experience in managing large quantities of data, pivots, formulas, lookups.
• Effective written and oral communication skills, with the ability to present credibly to senior stakeholders.

 

You may be assessed on the key critical skills relevant for success in role, such as risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen, strategic thinking and digital and technology, as well as job-specific technical skills.

The successful candidate can be based in Knutsford (Radbroke Hall) or Northampton (Pavilion Drive).