IT Risk & Control Governance Specialist

Project overview

Note that you must be based in Belgium or the UK

Role Purpose

As an IT Risk & Control Governance Specialist, reporting to the Head of IT & Security Risk Management, you will play a key role in strengthening risk governance, risk management, and risk culture across Technology. You will support the identification, assessment, monitoring, reporting, and remediation of technology and cybersecurity risks, while ensuring effective governance and oversight of risk and control activities.

Technical & Risk Expertise

Professional Skills

• Solid understanding of IT risk management, cybersecurity risk, operational risk, and control frameworks.
• Experience with risk governance processes including RCSA, issue management, action tracking, and KRIs.
• Familiarity with industry frameworks and regulations such as COBIT, NIST, ISO 27001, DORA, and Enterprise Risk Management practices.
• Ability to analyse risk data and translate findings into business-focused insights.
• Strong stakeholder management, communication, and influencing skills.
• Ability to challenge constructively and drive accountability.
• Excellent analytical, reporting, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work autonomously across multiple initiatives.
• Continuous improvement mindset and change management awareness.

Project details

• Start: 02/01/2027
• Duration: 9 months
• Location: London, UK, GB
• Languages: English