About the Role
This role is ideal for an early-career professional looking to develop expertise in Technology Risk within a global organisation. You will support the team in delivering risk management activities, while building your knowledge across technology, risk frameworks, and emerging areas such as AI.
Responsibilities
- Support global colleagues in the identification and assessment of technology risks, including understanding potential financial, reputational, and operational impacts.
- Assist in the analysis and tracking of incidents and operational events, helping to identify trends and potential root causes.
- Support the tracking of action plans and monitor their progress, including escalation where required.
- Assist in the maintenance of key risk indicators and contribute to regular reporting for senior management and risk committees.
- Participate in working groups on key technology risk topics (e.g. cyber, IT asset management, data governance), gaining exposure to industry practices.
- Support the review and management of risks, issues, and events logged in the GRC platform.
- Act as a point of coordination between Technology and other functions (e.g. Operational Risk, Internal Audit), with guidance from senior team members.
- Contribute to the ongoing improvement of technology risk processes, including identifying opportunities to enhance efficiency through data, automation and AI tools.
- Support responses to client due diligence requests, helping to gather and present relevant technology risk information.
- Assist in risk assessments of innovative technologies, including gaining exposure to emerging risk areas such as AI and automation.
- Drive the modernisation of technology risk processes through the use of automation, data analytics and AI-enabled solutions (e.g. process automation, intelligent risk assessments, enhanced reporting).
Requirements
- 1–3 years’ experience in a risk, audit, technology, or related role (or relevant internship/graduate experience)
- A basic understanding of technology and an interest in learning about technology risk and governance
- Curiosity and willingness to develop knowledge in emerging technologies, including AI and automation
- Strong organisational and analytical skills, with attention to detail
- Ability to manage time effectively and prioritise tasks
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment
- Proactive mindset with a willingness to learn and take initiative
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
- Exposure to risk frameworks or standards (e.g. ISO27001, NIST, COBIT)
- Familiarity with GRC tools (e.g. Archer) or similar systems
- Interest in applying data, automation, or AI tools to improve processes
- Progress towards, or interest in, relevant professional certifications (e.g. CISA, CRISC)
- Comfortable working in a dynamic environment with evolving priorities
Skills
- Technology Risk
- Risk Management
- AI
- Technology
- Risk Frameworks
- Data Governance
- Cyber Security
- IT Asset Management
- GRC Platform
- Operational Risk
- Internal Audit
- Data Analytics
- Automation
- Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
- ISO27001
- NIST
- COBIT
- GRC Tools
- CISA
- CRISC
Location
- London
Work Type
- Permanent
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Early-career
- 1-3 years
Education Level
- Degree in a relevant discipline (e.g. IT, Business, Risk, or similar)
Benefits
- 25 days of annual leave with option to buy/sell more days
- Adoption and fertility leave
- Generous enhanced parental leave
- Comprehensive private insurance coverage for employee and dependents
- Group Life Insurance coverage of 9x basic annual salary
- Group Income Protection up to 75% of basic annual salary
- Optical benefits
- 15% combined employee/employer contributions to savings/retirement
- Subsidized gym membership
- Access to Employee Assistance Program
- Cycle to Work and Electric Car Salary Sacrifice Scheme
- Time off for volunteering
- Charitable matching of employee donations
About the Company
- Collaborates with clients across Europe, Asia, Australia and North America, specialising in risks associated with Life, Critical Illness, Income Protection, Hospital Cash and Longevity products.
- Clients are insurance or reinsurance companies looking for a new and innovative approach to taking risks.
- Has the security and financial strength of a parent company that has been around for over 145 years and a mutual holding company as its ultimate parent.
- Is not constrained by short-term thinking, allowing freedom to pursue the right course for clients and the business.
- Underlying its philosophy is an intelligent approach to taking risks.
- Recruits top quality staff and invests in the latest analytical technologies.
- Values every person in its global team for the unique qualities they bring.
- Seeks to build employee expertise and support individual ambitions.
- Works hard and thrives on achievement, but also knows how to have fun and relax.
- Regularly hosts team building days to strengthen team connection and reflect on successes.
- Provides employees with a healthy work-life balance.
- Has a wide range of employee benefits and hosts regular social activities and well being initiatives.
- Is committed to supporting employee involvement in their communities, by actively fundraising, hosting charity events and overseeing volunteering opportunities.
Equal Opportunity
- Committed to a culture of diversity and inclusion that embraces the authenticity of all employees, partners and communities.
- Supports all employees to thrive and achieve their fullest potential.
- Will provide reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process to ensure equal access to applicants with disabilities.
