IT Risk Management team leader

Job Summary:The Team Leader supports the IT Risk Management Manager in developing risk policies, conducting assessments, and implementing security controls, ensuring IT-related risks are minimized while maintaining operational efficiency. Job Responsibilities:Assist in conducting risk assessments to identify IT vulnerabilities, security threats, and operational risks.Evaluate IT systems, applications, and business processes to determine risk exposure and mitigation strategies.Maintain and update an IT risk register, tracking identified risks and their treatment plans.Support the implementation of IT risk management frameworks, controls, and mitigation measures.Work with IT teams to identify process improvements and security enhancements to minimize risks.Ensure business continuity (BCP) and disaster recovery (DR) plans are in place and periodically tested.Ensure compliance with international and local regulatory standards (ISO 27001, PCI DSS, NIST, COBIT, GDPR, etc.).Assist in preparing reports for internal and external audits, regulatory bodies, and risk committees.Stay updated with emerging IT risk trends, regulatory updates, and cybersecurity best practices.Support IT teams in handling, investigating, and documenting security incidents and IT risk events.Ensure proper reporting and response to cybersecurity threats and operational disruptions.Work closely with IT security, compliance, governance, and business continuity teams to integrate IT risk management into daily operations.Coordinate with business units and technology teams to ensure awareness and adoption of IT risk policies.Act as a key contact for regulatory bodies, auditors, and third-party risk management providers.Assist in preparing risk assessment reports, dashboards, and compliance status updates.Maintain detailed documentation of IT risk policies, controls, and risk treatment plans.Contribute to risk analysis presentations for senior management and audit committees. Job Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, accounting or a related field.Minimum 5 years of experience in IT risk management, cybersecurity, IT governance, or IT audit.Hands-on experience in conducting IT risk assessments and implementing risk controls.