IT Risk and Governance Manager

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IT Risk & Governance Manager

Ready to shape how a global business manages its technology risk and governance? Looking for a role where your expertise directly influences how we protect our systems, data, and clients? Join Aon as a Technology Risk & Governance Manager and help turn complex risks into clear, practical action!

This is a virtual role with the flexibility to be based in the US.

Aon is in the business of better decisions

At Aon, we shape decisions for the better to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world.

As an organization, we are united through trust as one inclusive, diverse team, and we are passionate about helping our colleagues and clients succeed.

What the day will look like

In this role, you’ll be a key partner to Technology, Cybersecurity, Compliance, and the business—helping them make smart, risk-aware decisions. Your day will blend hands-on work with policies and controls, reviewing and challenging risks, and turning regulatory and framework requirements into clear, practical actions that protect our systems and data.

• Keep our technology policies, standards, and procedures up to date and easy to understand, working closely with stakeholders across the business.
• Lead regular reviews and approvals of policies and be the go-to person to explain what they mean in day-to-day practice.
• Help design and maintain a clear set of technology controls (such as access management, change management, incident management, data protection, and resilience) that keep our critical systems and data safe.
• Work with Technology and Cybersecurity teams to spot gaps in controls, agree on fixes, and make sure they’re delivered on time.
• Support internal and external audits and control testing, helping respond to questions, and track findings through to closure.
• Maintain and update technology risk registers, making sure key risks are clearly described, assessed, and owned.
• Provide risk input on new projects, technology changes, and third-party/vendor engagements so teams understand the impacts and can stay within risk appetite.
• Help define and track key risk indicators and metrics that show how our technology risk profile is evolving.
• Stay on top of relevant regulations, industry standards, and best practices, and translate them into practical requirements for our technology teams.
• Prepare clear, concise risk and control updates for senior leaders and governance forums.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders across Technology, Cybersecurity, Compliance, Internal Audit, and business teams to align on priorities and remediation plans.
• Champion a risk-aware culture by providing training, guidance, and day-to-day support on technology risk, controls, and governance.

How this opportunity is different

As Technology Risk & Governance Manager at Aon, you won’t be on the sidelines—you’ll be a core partner in how we design, run, and protect our technology. You’ll see a direct link between the policies and controls you shape and the resilience of the platforms our colleagues and clients rely on every day. The role offers broad visibility, strong stakeholder engagement, and a mix of strategic thinking and hands‑on delivery—ideal for someone who wants to grow their career in technology risk and governance.

Who you’ll work with

• Technology teams – Partner with application, infrastructure, and delivery teams to embed practical, right‑sized controls into day‑to‑day operations and change.
• Cybersecurity – Work closely with security specialists to align on threats, controls, incidents, and resilience expectations.
• Compliance & Legal – Translate regulatory and policy requirements into clear technology standards and controls.
• Business leaders – Support product, operations, and functional leaders in understanding their technology risk profile and remediation priorities.
• Internal Audit – Coordinate on audits, respond to findings, and drive sustainable remediation.

You’ll have clear ownership and autonomy, backed by supportive risk leadership, subject‑matter experts, and established GRC tools and processes.

Skills and experience that will lead to success

• Bachelor’s degree in IT, Information Security, Risk Management, Business or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 4–8+ years’ experience in technology risk management, IT audit, information security, technology controls or similar governance roles
• Strong grasp of technology risk concepts, frameworks, and regulations (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST, COBIT, ITIL; cybersecurity, data protection/privacy, operational risk)
• Hands-on experience designing, implementing, and testing technology controls, and developing policies, standards, and procedures
• Strong analytical and communication skills, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, matrixed environment

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Information Security, Risk Management, Business, or equivalent years of industry experience.

How we support our colleagues

In addition to our comprehensive benefits package, we encourage a workforce. Plus, our agile, inclusive environment allows you to manage your wellbeing and work/life balance, ensuring you can be your best self at Aon. Furthermore, all colleagues enjoy two “Global Wellbeing Days” each year, encouraging you to take time to focus on yourself. We offer a variety of working style solutions, but we also recognize that flexibility goes beyond just the place of work... and we are all for it. We call this Smart Working!

Our continuous learning culture inspires and equips you to learn, share and grow, helping you achieve your fullest potential. As a result, at Aon, you are more connected, more relevant, and more valued.

Aon values an innovative, diverse workplace where all colleagues feel empowered to be their authentic selves. Aon is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

Aon provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran, marital, domestic partner status, or other legally protected status.

We welcome applications from all and provide individuals with disabilities with reasonable adjustments to participate in the job application, interview process and to perform essential job functions once onboard. If you would like to learn more about the reasonable accommodations we provide, email [email protected]

Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Pay Transparency Laws:

The salary range for this position (intended for U.S. applicants) is [$113300 to $140000] annually. The actual salary will vary based on applicant’s education, experience, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. The salary may also be adjusted based on applicant’s geographic location.

This position is eligible to participate in one of Aon’s annual incentive plans to receive an annual discretionary bonus in addition to base salary. The amount of any bonus varies and is subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan.

Aon offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and regular part-time colleagues, including, but not limited to: a 401(k) savings plan with employer contributions; an employee stock purchase plan; consideration for long-term incentive awards at Aon’s discretion; medical, dental and vision insurance, various types of leaves of absence, paid time off, including 12 paid holidays throughout the calendar year, 15 days of paid vacation per year, paid sick leave as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws, short-term disability and optional long-term disability, health savings account, health care and dependent care reimbursement accounts, employee and dependent life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance; optional personal insurance policies, adoption assistance, tuition assistance, commuter benefits, and an employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions. Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies.

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