Senior Manager, Technology Risk Assurance
Core
Build and scale a practical Second Line of Defence technology risk assurance function for a fast-growing, regulated fintech, leading a team of technology risk engineers and assurance specialists.
Role type
Senior Manager, Technology Risk Assurance (Second Line of Defence)
Builds
Automated assurance engine using AI agents, automated workflows, and custom scripts for continuous control testing and evidence retrieval.
Domain
Fintech, Global Payments, Financial Infrastructure, Regulatory Compliance
Deliverable
production ML models
Required skills
Technology risk assurance, IT audit, Second Line of Defence leadership, ITGCs, IT application controls, Cloud risk assessment (AWS/GCP), SQL/Python scripting, AI/ML risk controls, Regulatory frameworks (SOC 1/2, ISO 27001, NIST, DORA, MAS TRM, FCA, HKMA, ASIC, FinCEN), Team recruitment and mentoring.
Preferred skills
AI agent deployment, Fintech experience, GRC platforms, BI dashboards (Tableau/Looker), CISA/CISSP/CRISC/CISM certifications.
Responsibilities
Recruit and mentor a lean team of technology risk engineers; Lead second-line assurance across ITGCs, cloud infrastructure, CI/CD, IAM, and API integrity; Build automation-first assurance engine; Establish automated finding lifecycle and remediation governance; Design control frameworks for generative AI and LLMs; Partner with external auditors and regulators; Translate complex technology risk into recommendations for executives.
Seniority
Senior Manager, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities
