Senior Information Risk Manager

Job Purpose

Information risk refers to the risks related to Technology, Information Security and Data. Given Admiral’s focus on being a data and technology-driven company, Information Risk is a key risk area.

The role is based in the EUI Risk team, with the responsibility to lead the 2nd line oversight and challenge of all Information risks including Technology, Information Security and Data for Admiral’s UK Insurance business. 

The successful applicant will lead the 2nd line Information Risk team, working collaboratively with other teams including all areas of IT, Information Security and Data, as well as other risk teams within EUI and the Group.

Main Duties

• Responsible for oversight and challenge of Information risks across EUI, including Information Security, Technology and Data quality risks. 
• Promote and embed Admiral’s Enterprise Risk Management Framework (ERMF) processes, awareness and understanding across the EUI Technology, Information Security and Data teams in order to maintain operational resilience and minimise customer detriment and financial losses.
• Act as the subject matter expert within the EUI Corporate Governance functions for Information risk management and security-related matters.
• Leading on independent risk/security assessments of the key Information and Security risks and controls across EUI, identifying, assessing, escalating and reporting on potential information risks and issues to Admiral.
• Responsible for oversight and challenge of the business response to Technology and Information Security risk incidents and events throughout EUI.
• Providing review and challenge for EUI change projects related to Technology, Information Security and Data via steering committee membership or undertaking project risk reviews.
• Developing the Information risk framework within EUI including the implementation and embedding of the tools, policies, standards and procedures required to support the risk oversight and assessment activities.
• Assess the impact of Technology and Data change within the business against Admiral’s risk profile, ensuring timely identification of key themes and emerging risks, issues and exposure, and providing recommendations to management to mitigate and resolve potential issues.
• Reporting and escalating on risks and issues to senior managers, heads of department, Corporate governance teams and relevant working groups, management committees and Boards.
• Monitoring and assessing EUI’s compliance with Group & EUI Policies and Group Minimum Standards concerning IT and Information Security.
• Represent EUI Risk in relevant Committees, working groups and meetings.
• Develop and maintain key stakeholder relationships across EUI, performing the role as a ‘critical friend’ to the business.

This is not a full definition of the role but covers the main aspects and drivers for success. 

Experience and Qualifications Required

Essential:

• Commercially aware, proactive, forward-looking, inquisitive and strong attention to detail.
• Working on own initiative, with the ability to introduce fresh thinking to the role and the wider Risk team.
• Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal) and stakeholder management.
• Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills.
• Passionate to learn about securing emerging threats and technologies.
• A strong knowledge and understanding of Technology and/or Information Security risks and frameworks.
• Understanding of the three lines of defence model to corporate governance.

Desirable:

• Experience working in IT and/or Information Security Teams.
• Familiarity and experience implementing an Enterprise Risk Management Framework.
• Familiarity and experience implementing or overseeing data governance and data assurance.

Interviews will begin W/C April 4th.

Salary, Benefits and Work-Life Balance

We do not have a set salary for this position, as it will be dependent on the successful candidate’s experience. We are happy to see CVs from all candidates who meet the requirements and will be happy to discuss the remuneration package.

At Admiral, we are proud to be a diverse business where we put our people and customers first. We have great benefits to ensure employees have a great work-life balance; it's one of the reasons we're consistently voted one of Sunday Times Best Big Companies to Work For in the UK. We want you to have an element of freedom to define a working lifestyle that supports this, so accommodate flexible hours wherever possible.

You can also view some of our other key benefits here; https://admiraljobs.co.uk/employee-benefits/.

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