Job Title
Risk Manager - Financial & ICT Risk

Job Description

So, who are we?

IG Group is a FTSE 100 fintech operating across five continents, serving over 1.3m customers and handling billions of dollars in transactions - built on scale, trust, and proof. We didn't pivot to innovation; it's how we've always operated. What that means for the people who work here is real: genuinely complex problems to solve, the technology and resources to tackle them properly, and the kind of scope that's rare in established businesses. The bar is high - bring a curious and forward-thinking mindset and we'll give you the platform to define what comes next. Join us at IG - the future gets built here.

Your team

You will become part of the Risk department at IG Europe GmbH (IGE), sitting at the heart of a team that protects and enables IG's business across the European Union. In this collaborative, high-impact environment, comprehensive risk assessments go hand in hand with close business partnering and insightful reporting - all driven by a proactive mindset that identifies and addresses emerging risks ahead of the curve.

Your role in the Team's Success

As Risk Manager - Financial & ICT Risk, you will be responsible for managing the organization's integrated risk framework, covering both traditional financial risks - including credit, market, and operational risk - and Information and Communication Technology (ICT) risk in accordance with the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA).

We are looking for individuals with a holistic understanding of risk management who thrive at the intersection of established frameworks and evolving regulatory demands. This role offers a unique opportunity to deepen your expertise across traditional risk disciplines while building meaningful experience in the fast-growing field of ICT risk management.

What you'll do

Financial Risk

• Maintain and continuously develop IGE's market, credit, and operational risk frameworks, to keep pace with growing regulatory expectations
• Play a central role in the Internal Capital Adequacy Assessment Process (ICAAP) and management reporting
• Be accountable for regulatory reporting according to IFR
• Provide support across key projects/ initiatives (e.g. new products) embedding sound management of potential risks

ICT Risk

• Shape and sustain a robust ICT risk management framework ensuring compliance with DORA requirements
• Drive the enhancement of DORA-related processes in collaboration with IG Group stakeholders (e.g. major changes, contingency testing, information register etc.)

What you'll need for this role

Key Qualification Requirements:

• Academic degree in a related discipline (Finance, Economics, Business Information Systems, or similar)
• At least 3-5 years of experience in Financial Services - including roles in consulting or audit - with a preference for candidates with a background in financial and/or ICT risk management
• Strong passion for risk management, combined with a proactive mindset and a demonstrated ability to identify and address potential issues before they escalate
• Sound knowledge of and proven experience in applying relevant regulations (MaRisk, DORA etc.)
• Prior experience engaging with auditors and regulators advantageous
• Strong sense of ownership and accountability, combining an independent work approach with clear goal orientation and the ability to collaborate across teams
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken, with excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills; proficiency in German is desirable

How we work

We try to take a thoughtful approach to our ways of working as a company. We follow a hybrid working model with 3 days in the office - which we think balances the need to collaborate effectively and connect with each other. When it comes to how we deliver, there are 5 things we want everyone to do to drive high performance, better learning and career satisfaction:

• Lead and Inspire: Drives trust, alignment, and enthusiasm
• Think Big: Focus on the problems that most impact commercial outcomes
• Champion the client: Understand and prioritise client's needs
• Deliver at pace: Push for fast, sustainable growth;
• Raise the bar: Take ownership, be accountable and share feedback

We believe that diversity is vital to success, it fuels creativity, drives innovation and sets us up for global success. We're committed to building teams with a variety of perspectives and skills to help us realise our vision and strategy, that's why we encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences to join us on this journey. Learn more about our D&I approach here.

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