Tech & Cyber Risk Director

Key responsibilities of the role:

Development and maintenance of risk management framework

• Help develop and maintain a comprehensive policy framework for Technology and Cyber risk accordance with the Firm’s Risk appetite
• Work with LSEG to ensure that the Technology and Cyber risk framework is aligned with the wider group requirements
• Embed the Technology and Cyber risk framework across first and second line in LCH Ltd
• Develop and implement policy compliance oversight to ensure business and technology department are in compliance with the Technology and Cyber risk policies requirements

Leading Technology and Cyber Risk

• Provide leadership on Technology and Cyber risk second line activities
• Ensure LCH adheres to 3 Lines of Defence model
• Ensure that Technology and Cyber risks are identified, owned, measured, monitored, managed and reported to ensure that informed decisions can be taken
• Ensure identified issues have clear remediated plans
• Providing challenge to the business and technology department on the risks associated with their BAU and change activities
• Conducts deep dives, scenarios analysis and testing as appropriate
• Provide management information for Technology and Cyber risks to support resilience MI for Boards and other committees
• Adhere to internal governance processes: committee reporting and attendance, project management governance, etc
• Strengthen risk culture by increasing awareness of risk values and standards

Other resilience activities

• Perform non-Technology and Cyber risk activities as required (such as RCSA review, deep dives, scenarios analysis, testing, change management risk assessments etc)
• Maintains effective and resilient IT infrastructure.
• Recovery time from incidents is minimised, and data centres and disaster recovery plans are fit for purpose
• Effectively manages information and cyber security risk and ensure the risk to LCH operations and partners from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, disruption, modification, or destruction of information is minimised
• Effectively assesses and manages business operational risk and mitigates exposure to operational losses
• Support team on ad-hoc tasks and projectsThe CRO function aims to develop a strong, diverse team of technically skilled, dedicated risk management professionals, to provide exceptional career development opportunities and a stimulating, challenging working environment.

Enter the essential experience and skills required:

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in the Financial Services industry in an Operational Risk, Technology Risk management or Audit role with focus on Technology and Cyber, with proven track record and excellent references
• The candidate should have deep domain expertise, including thorough knowledge of risk management for critical IT infrastructure, information security and Cyber risk, and a good background knowledge and work experience of operational risk and control frameworks
• Organised and methodical, demonstrated ability to work well under pressure, coordinating a complex set of deliverables against challenging timelines
• The candidate will require excellent interpersonal skills as the role will require effective influencing.  Proactive, pragmatic, and considered approach with strong leadership skills.  The candidate will need to be mindful of sensitivities but with a firm touch where necessary
• The candidate will require excellent communication skills along with professional demeanour and strong gravitas – must be able to represent the CRO function internally and externally including with regulators
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, good attention to detail
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Bachelor’s degree level or equivalent, preferably in information technology or related field; post-graduate degree a plus

LSEG is a leading global financial markets infrastructure and data provider. Our purpose is driving financial stability, empowering economies and enabling customers to create sustainable growth.

Our purpose is the foundation on which our culture is built. Our values of Integrity, Partnership, Excellence and Change underpin our purpose and set the standard for everything we do, every day. They go to the heart of who we are and guide our decision making and everyday actions.

Working with us means that you will be part of a dynamic organisation of 25,000 people across 65 countries. However, we will value your individuality and enable you to bring your true self to work so you can help enrich our diverse workforce. You will be part of a collaborative and creative culture where we encourage new ideas and are committed to sustainability across our global business. You will experience the critical role we have in helping to re-engineer the financial ecosystem to support and drive sustainable economic growth. Together, we are aiming to achieve this growth by accelerating the just transition to net zero, enabling growth of the green economy and creating inclusive economic opportunity.

LSEG offers a range of tailored benefits and support, including healthcare, retirement planning, paid volunteering days and wellbeing initiatives.

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