IT Risk Consultant

IT Risk Consultant/Outside IR35/Remote/6 Month Contract

We are partnering with a leading global financial institution to recruit an experienced IT Risk Consultant to support a high-priority risk remediation programme. This is a delivery-focused contract role, working within technology teams to address and close out key risk and control issues.

This is a hands-on role requiring strong execution capability rather than pure advisory experience.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver end-to-end remediation of IT risk and control issues
• Support and implement improvements across
  • Technology risk
  • Process risk
  • Operational resilience
• Work with stakeholders to design, enhance, and embed controls
• Translate risk frameworks (eg CRIC, CRA, SISA) into practical actions
• Provide progress reporting and updates within a Matrix reporting structure
• Collaborate across technology, risk, and business teams to ensure timely delivery

Key Requirements

• Proven experience in IT Risk/Technology Risk within financial services
• Strong first line of defence (1LOD) experience
• Track record of delivering risk remediation or control uplift programmes
• Understanding of IT controls, risk frameworks, and operational resilience
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, stakeholder-heavy environment
• Strong communication and delivery mindset

Desirable:

• Experience working with large banking clients (eg Tier 1 institutions)
• Familiarity with frameworks such as CRIC, CRA, or SISA
• Relevant certifications (eg CISA, CRISC) - not essential

If you are interested in this role, please apply or email your latest CV to (see below) ASAP!

IT Risk Consultant/Outside IR35/Remote/6 Month Contract