Job Title: IT Risk Manager

Location: Paris, France (Hybrid possible)

Industry: Financial Services / Market Infrastructure

Language: English fluency required

Contract Type: Long term Contracter

Company Overview:

A leading global financial market infrastructure group is looking for an experienced IT Risk Manager to join its Information Technology division. The company is central to European capital markets and is part of a wider international group.

Role Summary:

• As an IT Risk Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing and coordinating IT risk, cybersecurity, audit, and compliance initiatives across the entire IT department. You will act as a key liaison between internal teams, auditors, compliance, and risk management stakeholders. Work with the IT COO finance team on the cost of our outsourcers, Leadership/ Managing people
• Managing multiple projects
• In-depth knowledge of design patterns and architectural frameworks
• Manage the relationship with major outsourcers:
• Provide leadership to OnTime/OnBudget/OnScope IT delivery,
• Identify and assess priorities, dependencies, issues, risk,s and knock-on effects of any IT material changes from the project,

Key Responsibilities:

Operational & Cyber Risk Management

• Coordinate risk remediation plans related to IT operations and cybersecurity
• Design and monitor Key Risk Indicators (KRIs) in partnership with risk owners
• Prepare risk dashboards and contribute to governance reporting
• Conduct quarterly Risk Self-Assessments (RSA)
• Perform gap analyses on Technology Risk Policies and Standards

Audit & Compliance Coordination

• Lead and coordinate external audits (regulatory and financial)
• Act as the main point of contact between IT and auditors
• Ensure timely collection and delivery of required documentation
• Track and report on audit findings and ensure proper remediation
• Host and lead regular meetings with audit and compliance stakeholders

Regulatory & Internal Reporting

• Consolidate IT inputs for annual regulatory reports (e.g., AMF, REGSCI)
• Work with IT teams to define remediation actions based on compliance findings
• Coordinate due diligence responses for client and internal reviews

General IT Governance Support

• Assist in preparing memos, briefs, and IT governance documents
• Ensure procedures and record-keeping policies are up to date and enforced
• Support the formalization of IT processes and policies

Profile & Requirements:

• 6 to 10 years of professional experience, with solid exposure to IT Risk Management, IT Governance, or Audit functions
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• Proactive mindset with the ability to handle complex, cross-functional topics
• Fluency in English is essential (working language), French is a plus
• Excellent command of Excel and reporting tools

Why Join?

• Be part of a high-impact role within a critical financial infrastructure institution
• Collaborate across international teams and contribute to global governance
• Drive best practices in IT risk and compliance across the organization

Location: Paris

Salary: € Contract 6 months rolling to 2 years – Long-term project

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If you're interested in this opportunity, forward you're CV ASAP. Alternatively, if you would like to know more information or have a confidential discussion, please contact Shanaz Rob - call on +44 (0)203 603 4474 or [email protected] for more details.