Job Title: IT Risk Specialist – Strategic Transformation & Oversight
Location: Flexible but will be required to visit the central office in Isle of Man bi-weekly
Salary: £60,000-£80,000
Are you a seasoned IT Risk professional ready to make a real impact during a pivotal transformation?
We’re seeking a senior IT Risk Specialist to step into a critical role within a leading financial services group that is currently mid-way through a major technology re-platforming and transformation initiative, including the integration of Friends Provident. The current post-holder is departing mid-June, and we’re looking for someone who can hit the ground running and take strategic ownership of this high-stakes programme.
What You'll Do:
Provide independent IT risk oversight for group-wide change initiatives — approximately two-thirds of which are IT-related.
Deliver strategic challenge and assurance on change management, programme execution, and roadmap feasibility.
Ensure sound decision-making across the board — reporting directly to the Board, Non-Executive Directors, and shareholders.
Oversee the transformation roadmap through to 2027 and beyond, as the group continues to grow via acquisition.
Help drive the organisation’s shift from on-premise systems to a cloud-based architecture, ensuring risk is well-managed throughout.
What We're Looking For:
A confident, senior IT risk specialist with experience in change management and complex project oversight.
Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills, capable of reporting at executive level.
Experience in regulated financial services environments preferred.
Ability to work both strategically and operationally — balancing big-picture thinking with hands-on governance.
Willingness to travel regularly to the Isle of Man, with some flexibility in home base location.
This is an exciting opportunity to influence the success of a major transformation and help shape the future of a growing organisation. If you're ready to bring your expertise to a dynamic, evolving business — we’d love to hear from you.