City Senior Risk Manager Technology Risk And Transformation

Job description

Atos is the Atos Group brand dedicated to AI-powered, secure, end-to-end digital services. Atos designs, develops, and operates critical digital environments that drive performance, resilience and sovereignty, helping public and private organizations worldwide retain control over their data and infrastructures, while meeting regulatory requirements. With more than 52,000 employees serving over 4,500 clients across 54 countries, Atos helps modernize core IT systems, accelerate cloud and data transformation, strengthen cybersecurity, and deliver secure digital workplace environments to support its clients, its employees and society. Atos also provides consulting and advisory services through its Atos Amplify brand. A trusted partner in operating complex and mission-critical environments, Atos supports organizations across highly regulated and sovereign contexts. About Atos Group Atos Group is a global leader in digital transformation with c. 54,000 employees and annual revenue of c. €7.2 billion, operating in 54 countries under two brands - Atos for services and Eviden for products and systems. European number one in cybersecurity and a leader in cloud, Atos Group is committed to a secure and decarbonized future and provides tailored AI-powered, end-to-end solutions for all industries. Atos Group is listed on Euronext Paris. At Atos, we are seeking an experienced Senior Risk Manager Technology Risk and Transformation to join our growing Risk function. This is a unique opportunity to play a leading role in overseeing major technology transformation and migration programmes while helping shape the future of AI risk management and governance. You will provide strategic oversight and independent challenge across technology risks, controls, security, and regulatory compliance, working closely with senior stakeholders across Technology, Risk, Security, and Programme Delivery. This role offers the chance to contribute to a high-profile AI transformation programme, helping ensure AI is implemented safely, responsibly, and in line with emerging governance standards and regulatory expectations. The Opportunity This role sits within the second line of defence (2LOD) and is focused on providing independent oversight across technology transformation, IT migration programmes, operational resilience, cybersecurity controls, and emerging AI capabilities. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys influencing change, challenging constructively, and building governance frameworks from the ground up. Key Responsibilities: Technology Risk Oversight Lead high-profile technology risk oversight engagements across critical transformation initiatives. Provide independent challenge and assurance over technology, operational, security, and change risks. Assess the design and operating effectiveness of key technology controls. Identify control gaps, weaknesses, and remediation opportunities. Evaluate governance arrangements and support continuous improvement of the control environment. IT Migration & Transformation Oversee major IT migration and transformation programmes. Review migration plans, testing strategies, deployment approaches, and cutover readiness. Monitor programme risks, dependencies, milestones, and control effectiveness. Ensure alignment with enterprise architecture, regulatory requirements, and security standards. Provide assurance throughout the full transformation lifecycle. AI Risk & Governance Help shape the organisation's AI risk, governance, and control framework. Support the safe and responsible adoption of AI and Agentic AI technologies. Design and implement controls that enable AI to be used in a reliable, secure, and compliant manner. Develop assurance approaches for emerging AI solutions and transformation programmes. Influence how AI governance evolves across the business. Security, Risk & Compliance Partner with Cyber Security, Information Security, Financial Crime, and Data Protection teams. Ensure security controls are embedded throughout transformation programmes. Assess compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements, including FCA and GDPR obligations. Support audit and assurance activities through evidence gathering and risk assessments. Stakeholder Management Act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders and programme stakeholders. Present risk insights and assurance outcomes to governance forums and committees. Build strong relationships across Technology, Risk, Security, and Delivery functions. What We're Looking For Essential Experience Strong background in Technology Risk, IT Risk, Technology Controls, Technology Audit, or Technology Governance. Experience overseeing large-scale technology transformation programmes. Experience assessing risks and controls within IT migration environments. Proven ability to provide independent challenge and assurance within a Risk, Controls, Audit, or 2LOD function. Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills. Ability to communicate complex risk concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences. AI Experience & Mindset We recognise that AI governance is a rapidly evolving area. We are therefore particularly interested in candidates who demonstrate: