IT Risk SME

We are looking for…

A IT Risk SME to help manage IT risks across a client’s global IT landscape. You’ll be instrumental in implementing, monitoring, and improving the client’s IT Risk & Control Framework.

Outcomes of the project

The client is looking for support in strengthening its 1st Line of Defense (1LoD) IT risk processes, improving its IT Risk & Control (R&C) framework, and contributing to a higher level of IT Risk awareness within their organization.

Responsibilities

You will:

• Support the design, documentation, and implementation of 1st Line of Defense (1LoD) IT risk processes.

• Assist in the coordination and execution of IT risk workshops and Risk Self-Assessments (RSAs).

• Contribute to remediation efforts for internal/external audit findings.

• Help prepare reports and presentations for senior stakeholders on risk topics.

• Liaise with second-line Risk and Audit teams to gather evidence and respond to audit-related questions.

• Support the improvement of the IT Risk & Control (R&C) framework.

• Contribute to knowledge sharing and awareness efforts around IT Risk within the IT organization.

• Maintain documentation and support tracking of risk-related actions and controls.

Experience

• 3-5 years of experience in IT Risk, IT Audit, or IT Compliance (within a corporate or regulated environment).

• Exposure to IT control frameworks (e.g., NIST, COBIT, ITIL).

• Familiarity with audit processes and risk reporting.

• Comfortable working in a complex, international IT environment.

Profile

• Bachelor’s degree in IT, Risk Management, Cybersecurity, or a related field.

• Strong communication and documentation skills in English.

• Nice to Have:

  • Experience in financial services or other regulated industries.

  • Understanding of cloud security and cloud compliance frameworks.

  • Exposure to tooling such as ServiceNow, Jira, or Confluence.

  • Certifications such as CISA, CRISC, or equivalent (not mandatory).

About Levy Professionals

Since 2000 we provide professional solutions to organizations ranging from tech start-ups to global players. From our offices in Amsterdam and London we have built an international and local network of skilled employed professionals and contractors fuelled by our passion for connecting skills with projects. Over the years we have fulfilled over 1700 requirements and nowadays we consistently have 250+ professionals recruited and relocated from 14 countries allocated to various projects. Our strength is the way that we see and treat people. This will always be a key factor in our strategy for many years to come.