Technology Risk control Manager

Core Responsibilities :

• Perform technology risk assessments for applications, systems, and technology initiatives in accordance with the approved risk assessment methodology.
• Gather and analyse information from business and technology stakeholders to assess technology risks and control effectiveness.
• Evaluate technology risks across key domains including access management, data protection, infrastructure, third-party management, business continuity, and security governance.
• Identify technology risks, control gaps, and improvement opportunities, and document assessment results.
• Prepare technology risk assessment reports with clear risk ratings, observations,and practical recommendations.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date technology risk assessment documentation and risk registers.
• Monitor the implementation and timely closure of agreed management action plans.
• Support the development, maintenance, and monitoring of Technology Key Risk Indicators (KRIs).
• Collect, analyse, and report KRI data to identify emerging technology risk trends.
• Prepare periodic technology risk reports, dashboards, and management information for commiƩees and senior management.
• Assist in the preparation of risk metrics, trend analysis, and executive reporting.
• Support the continuous enhancement of technology risk assessment methodologies, templates, and reporting standards.
• Provide guidance to business and technology teams on the technology risk assessment process and related requirements.
• Support internal and external audit activities by providing risk assessment documentation and coordinating management responses.
• Track technology audit observations and support the validavon of remediation activities.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies, standards, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Support the implementation of automation solutions for technology risk assessments, issue tracking, reporting, and monitoring activities.
• Develop knowledge and adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) solutions to improve risk analysis, reporting, and assessment quality.
• Assist in developing dashboards, digital tools, and data visualisations to support technology risk monitoring and decision-making.

Skills & Competencies :

• Knowledge of Technology Risk Management and control assessment principles.
• Understanding of IT infrastructure, applications, cloud technologies, databases, and third-party technology risks.
• Familiarity with technology governance and security frameworks (e.g., SAMA CSF, NCA ECC, ISO 27001, COBIT, NIST, PCI DSS).
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to identify, assess, and document technology risks and control gaps.
• Strong report writing and documentation skills.
• Experience in preparing management reports, dashboards, and presentations.
• Knowledge of Key Risk Indicators (KRIs), metrics, and technology risk reporting.
• Good communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Experience with GRC plaƞorms is an advantage.
• AI plugin/software development and capabilities

Experience:

• 3 years minimum experience

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in technology or computer science or relevant fields
• Professional certification in the field of technology, Risk management or cybersecurity is an advantage