Project Manager - IT Risk & Controls

Location London
Discipline: Change Management
Job type: Contract
Contact name: Luca
Contact email: luca@weareedenbrook.com
Job ref: J5710
Published: about 7 hours ago
We are currently partnering with a rapidly growing global specialty insurer to recruit an IT Risk & Controls Project Manager to lead the delivery of IT Risk & Controls initiatives across the business. This role will focus on strengthening the organisation’s IT control framework, improving governance, and ensuring compliance with regulatory and internal risk requirements. Key responsibilities; • Lead end-to-end delivery of IT Risk & Controls projects (scope, budget, timelines, governance). • Manage initiatives aligned to regulatory requirements (e.g. operational resilience, cyber risk, data governance, third-party risk). • Partner with IT, Risk, and Compliance teams to enhance the IT control framework. • Oversee control design, remediation programmes, and audit-related actions. • Ensure alignment with internal risk appetite and regulatory expectations. • Manage RAID logs, reporting, steering committees, and senior stakeholder updates. • Coordinate internal SMEs and third-party vendors where required. • Drive clear documentation, testing evidence, and audit traceability. The ideal candidate should have but not limited to; • Proven experience delivering IT Risk, IT Controls, or IT Governance projects. • Background within the insurance or broader financial services sector. • Strong understanding of IT General Controls (ITGC), cyber security controls, and risk frameworks. • Experience working in regulated environments.