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IT Risk & Control Specialist

IT Risk & Control Specialist

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Milton keynes, United kingdom

£ 120,000 /year

Full Time

05-01-2026

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Risk Management Analytics

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IT Risk & Controls Specialist
Location: Milton Keynes
Santander is seeking a highly motivated IT Risk & Controls Specialist to lead and enhance risk management practices across both cloud and on-premise environments within the CIO function. This pivotal role ensures compliance with legal, regulatory, and internal standards, while supporting audits and fostering a culture of proactive risk awareness.Key Responsibilities:

Champion a strong risk culture across the technology function.
Design and implement effective control measures aligned with financial services standards and regulatory requirements.
Act as the subject matter expert for IT Risk & Controls across cloud and on-prem platforms.
Prepare and present risk reports to senior management and regulatory bodies.
Lead continuous improvement initiatives balancing control effectiveness with business needs.
Essential Skills & Experience:

Senior-level expertise in IT risk management within regulated industries, ideally Tier 1 banks.
Strong understanding of regulatory frameworks, compliance, and technology standards.
Proven ability to influence stakeholders and manage risk appetite decisions.
Experience managing audits and large-scale risk assessments.
Desirable Qualifications:

Familiarity with GRC tools and data analytics.
Professional certifications (eg, CRMP, CIA).
Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

About the Company

Lorien is a technology, transformation and telecom talent solutions specialist. We combine tech expertise with the scope, depth and breadth of large-scale talent solutions. Driven by both clients and candidates, covering Europe and the US, we work with all sectors, sizes and tech needs – from start-up to established, tech companies and those who use tech to propel them further - we work with them all. Our unique position in the market means we have the insight to create tailored solutions – keeping our clients ahead of t... Know more