**IT Risk Specialist**: Manage IT risks, ensure compliance, support audits. Key responsibilities include identifying and assessing risks, conducting assessments, monitoring vulnerabilities, reporting risk metrics, supporting ICOFR activities, and enhancing IT risk programs. Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders. Requires a Bachelor's in IT/CS, 5+ years in IT Risk/Audit/Compliance, financial services industry experience, and CISA/CRISC/CGRC certification. Strong IT risk, governance, and GRC knowledge needed, along with effective communication and stakeholder management skills.
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About the Role The IT Risk Specialist to manage IT risks, ensure compliance, and support audit activities. This role works closely with IT, Risk, and Compliance teams to strengthen controls and protect the organization. Key Responsibilities Identify and assess IT risks (operations, security, compliance) Conduct risk assessments on systems, applications, and processes Monitor vulnerabilities and ensure proper remediation Track and report risk metrics and dashboards Support ICOFR activities as PIC (reviewer/validator) Identify compliance gaps and recommend improvements Support IT risk programs (QCE, internal control testing, etc.) Work with internal teams and external stakeholders (auditors, partners, AXA Group) Requirements Bachelors degree in IT, Computer Science, or related field Minimum 5 years of experience in IT Risk, IT Audit, or IT Compliance Preferably from financial services industry Certification such as CISA, CRISC, or CGRC Strong knowledge of IT Risk, Governance, and GRC Good communication and stakeholder management skills