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Director and Co-Founder at ITP - Solving strategic problems and driving outcomes through Resource as a Service (RaaS)
Manchester – Hybrid (3 days a week onsite)
We’re looking for an IT Risk Manager to join CNA Hardy, a leading specialist commercial insurance provider, and take ownership of implementing our IT & Operations Risk Management programme locally in the UK. This is a hands-on, senior-level role embedded within our technical team — perfect for someone with deep technical risk expertise who can translate strategy into action.
Why this role matters
You’ll be the first line of defence for IT & Operations risk in our UK business, working closely with our global risk team but owning delivery and implementation on the ground. Success in this role means defining a clear risk roadmap, building strong networks across the business, and embedding risk awareness into everyday operations.
What you’ll do
* Implement our IT & Ops Risk Management programme locally, aligned with global frameworks and policies.
* Lead the creation and maintenance of risk registers and control libraries, ensuring accuracy and traceability.
* Carry out risk profiling, assessments, scenario analysis, and reporting for processes, applications, and infrastructure.
* Partner with technical and non-technical teams to identify risks, recommend mitigations, and monitor remediation plans.
* Drive stakeholder engagement across the UK business, from senior executives to technical leads.
* Develop and deliver training, awareness, and communications on IT & Ops risk.
* Provide clear, actionable reporting to support management decisions.
What we’re looking for
* At least 5 years’ experience in a similar IT risk or governance role, ideally within financial services.
* Strong technical risk knowledge, gained from working closely with IT teams.
* Proven track record of building and maintaining risk registers and control libraries.
* Experience working with risk frameworks (e.g., ISO 27005, NIST, COBIT) and regulatory requirements such as GDPR or DORA.
* A relevant risk or security certification (CISSP, CISM, CISA, CRISC, etc.) – we’re flexible on which.
* Comfortable operating with a high degree of autonomy and influencing at a senior level.
* Skilled communicator with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels.
What’s in it for you
* A hands-on role where you’ll shape and own UK IT risk processes while benefiting from the backing of a global risk team.
* Opportunities to network widely across the organisation and influence strategy.
* A hybrid working pattern – 3 days a week in our Manchester office, with occasional travel to London.
* Competitive salary £76,000 – £80,000 plus excellent benefits.
* If you’re ready to take a technically embedded, senior, and impactful IT risk role where you’ll have the space to deliver and the autonomy to shape how it’s done — we’d love to hear from you.
Please note, we cannot offer visa sponsorship now or in the future for this role at this time and applicants must be eligible to work in the UK.
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Information Technology
* Industries
Staffing and Recruiting
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