Information Risk Manager

Short Description

NET Recruit are partnering with a high-growth business, who are searching for an Information Risk Manager in the Whiteley area

Full Job Description

NET Recruit are partnering with a high-growth business, who are searching for an Information Risk Manager in the Whiteley area.

Your Role:

While in this position your duties may include but will not be limited to:

• Proactively identifying and analysing the impact of potential risks, in relation to data privacy, information security and the systems, using GAP analysis to investigate these and determining recommendations to mitigate these risks
• Implementing risk management strategies and controls with the aim of mitigating risks in collaboration with IT teams and other business units, and ensuring the business is compliant with industry regulations
• Developing security of information policies and procedures for the business and its employees to follow, ensuring the business is compliant with these internal policies through the process of conducting audits and assessments
• Overseeing the delivery of risk awareness training programmes across the business for all relevant employees, with the aim of promoting a continuous environment where security awareness is a top priority
• Providing regular reporting for senior management professionals on the status and progress of risks and the strategies to mitigate them
• Ensuring that the business aligned strategically with risk management policies and that these policies are cohesive with business objectives
• Engaging with stakeholders who are affected by risks and related prevention strategies to ensure that everyone has a good understanding of these risks and the controls in place to manage them

You MUST Have:

Please apply ONLY if you meet the following criteria:

• Experience from within a fully regulated industry/sector
• At least 5 years of experience in information risk management
• Excellent understanding of information security principles, cyber security threats and IT infrastructure
• Experience working with frames such as ISO 27001, NIST & COBIT
• A degree in computer science, risk management or information security or related field
• Strong communication skills

Your Opportunity:

As a leading and forward-thinking business in the insurance sector, this organisation is making leaps and bounds in the area of technological and operational support for leading businesses who use their offerings. This will prove to be a vital role in not only the day-to-day operations of the business but also in the future for expansion and growth plans, with the job holder taking responsibility for identifying and striving to mitigate potential information security risk with well thought out policies and processes, to ensure that the business is adequately protected.

For the successful candidate, this company are offering an excellent starting salary in the region of £65,000 which will also accompany a peripheral package that will include a strong holiday allocation, pension and a plethora of other rewards. While in this role, the successful candidate can expect the ongoing and wholesome support from senior management and peers in order to develop their skills and progress within the company. As the company continues to grow over the next few years there will be stable room for career growth, highlighting a rewarding and hands on opportunity.