AVP, 1st Line Technology Risk, Institutional Banking

Job Description

Function: Technology Risk 1st Line of Defence Industry: Banking & Financial Services (Institutional / Non-Retail) Job Summary: Our Global banking client is seeking a dynamic and technically sound AVP - Technology Risk Professional to join, 1st Line of Defence (1LOD) risk function within the Institutional Banking Technology domain. This role requires hands-on experience in IT Risk and Controls, Cybersecurity, and Information Security, with a strong foundation in control testing and monitoring. The ideal candidate will have worked in the banking sector, preferably in a foreign bank, supporting non-retail (institutional) business units and engaging directly with banking and tech regulators across multiple geographies. Some of the key responsibilities will include: Act as the 1st line owner of technology risk and controls within institutional banking. Conduct control testing and monitoring, ensuring alignment with internal policies and regulatory expectations. Identify, manage, and report non-financial risks; escalate and track risk issues and findings to closure. Collaborate with 2nd line risk and assurance functions to ensure holistic risk coverage. Participating in or lead governance forums and meetings, driving risk discussions with stakeholders. Ensure timely documentation and remediation of audit findings and issues. Maintain compliance with risk governance frameworks, providing evidence of effective control operation. Support teams across 19 geographies, adapting to diverse regulatory and risk environments. To be eligible for this role you will require: 8-12 years of experience in IT risk, technology controls, or technology assurance in the BFSI sector. Solid understanding of technology risk frameworks, information security, and cybersecurity principles. Hands-on experience with control design and testing, issue management, and risk assessments. Exposure to working with or managing tech or banking regulatory requirements. Strong stakeholder management and communication skills to engage across levels and functions. Demonstrated ability to think end-to-end in risk processes. Experience working in or with foreign banks and familiarity with global banking regulations. Certifications (Preferred but not mandatory): CISA / CISM / CRISC / CISSP / ISO 27001 / or any other relevant industry certifications. Mandatory Requirements: Prior experience in the banking sector (non-negotiable). Understanding of risk and control management in the 1st Line of Defence. Proven capability to manage technology risks in a complex, global banking environment.