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Job closing date: 5th September 2025
Location: Hybrid role based either in our London or Dublin offices
Overview
This role will be responsible for second line oversight of technology risk and cyber security for the Europe Business segment including Irish Life Group, Canada Life UK and Canada Life Europe (Germany). In this role, you will help implement the vision and future roadmap for second line business partnering and oversight across the European business segment that reflects and supports the current and future needs of the organisation.
Team background
Technology Risk and Operational Resilience Oversight sits within Canada Life Group and is accountable for independent \"Second line of Defence\" oversight of technology, cyber security and operational resilience activities across all European entities including Irish Life Group, Canada Life UK and Canada Life Europe. The second line team has been realigned to deliver its mandate for impactful challenge, oversight and business partnership across technology, cyber and operational resilience activities of the European businesses.
What You Will Help Us To Achieve
Reporting to the Technology Risk Senior Business Partner, Europe, you will lead the second line Technology Risk and Information Security business partnership relationship with some of the regulated entities. You will be the second line SME for one or more domain areas such as cyber security, cloud technology, technology infrastructure or SDLC. You will have the opportunity to help develop and implement the vision and future roadmap for second line support of technology risk and information security across the European business segment that reflects and supports the current and future needs of the organisation. It will involve significant senior level engagement and stakeholder management across multiple functions and or lines of business in Europe and with Lifeco.
Responsibilities
* Provide influential leadership in developing and communicating clear long-term visions for second line oversight of technology risk and information security.
* Offer expert advice to support risk-based decision-making and alignment with regulatory requirements.
* Communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels and establish thought leadership in technology risk management.
* Develop strategies and plans to address significant technology and information security risks.
* Collaborate with leadership to develop aligned strategies and cultivate senior-level relationships internally and externally.
* Provide strategic advice to business entities and functions and contribute to annual planning and budgeting processes.
* Work with relevant teams to implement clear policies and standards for technology and information security risk management.
* Report on the current state of technology and information security risk management and escalate concerns as needed.
* Undertake independent reviews and provide analysis on emerging threats and cyber events.
* Ensure effective executive risk committees and adherence to technology and information security risk standards.
* Collaborate with CIOs and risk leads to ensure adequate funding and support for risk initiatives.
* Drive continuous improvement in processes and engagement with regulators.
What you will need to be successful
* Deep knowledge of risk management frameworks, particularly in technology, security, and resilience operations.
* Strong expertise in at least one technology domain such as information security, cloud technology, technology infrastructure, or SDLC.
* Proven track record in leading technology risk and security areas in large complex corporations.
* Familiarity with compliance, regulatory matters, and European regulatory trends.
* Experience presenting to Business Executives, Boards, and Regulators.
* Strategic thinker capable of implementing technology risk and cyber security vision aligned with organizational needs.
* Experience using market trends and technology innovation for practical applications.
Key Competencies
* Strategy Based Capabilities: Stakeholder Focus – Consider key stakeholder needs to drive decisions that support business results
* Drive Business Growth & Resilience – Focus on growth with an enterprise mindset and external opportunities
* People Based Capabilities: Developing High Performing Teams – Build an inclusive, high-performing team
* Build Collaborative Partnerships – Foster strong partnerships across the business
* Performance Based Capabilities: Deliver Performance & Value – Drive operational excellence and results
* Lead The Way Forward – Articulate vision, set expectations, and adapt to change
* Risk Control and Regulatory Environment – Integrate risk and controls into business activities
* Commercial Awareness – Understand drivers of growth and profitability
* Fitness & Probity – This role is a controlled function per applicable regulatory standards; due diligence will be conducted
The Canada Life Group (UK) Limited is the top-level European holding company for Lifeco Group's European operations. There are 13 IT units with diverse platforms. CLG supports Equal Opportunity and is regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland.
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Business Development and Sales
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