Risk SME

What you'll do

• Lead risk and compliance advisory across client engagements, translating regulatory requirements into ServiceNow solutions
• Provide subject matter guidance on IRM, TPRM, BCM, Operational Resilience, and Audit Management implementations
• Shape solution designs and challenge assumptions to ensure delivered outcomes meet governance expectations
• Support pre-sales activities including scoping workshops, proposal development, and client presentations
• Mentor and upskill delivery consultants on risk management concepts and frameworks
• Develop Pulsar's risk practice IP — methodologies, accelerators, and reference architectures
• Stay current on regulatory developments (DORA, FCA, PRA, EU AI Act) and translate them into platform opportunities
• Contribute to thought leadership through blogs, whitepapers, and speaking engagements

What we're looking for

• 8+ years of experience in enterprise risk management, GRC, or operational resilience
• Deep knowledge of regulatory frameworks — DORA, PRA/FCA Operational Resilience, ISO 27001/31000, NIST
• Hands-on experience with ServiceNow GRC/IRM modules or equivalent risk platforms
• Experience translating regulatory requirements into practical technology solutions
• Strong consulting skills — able to challenge client thinking and build trusted advisor relationships
• Experience leading or contributing to pre-sales processes including scoping and proposals

Nice to have

• Professional certifications in risk (CRISC, IRM Level 4, CISA) or related fields
• Previous experience at a Big 4 or specialist risk consultancy
• ServiceNow CIS-Risk or CIS-GRC certification
• Experience with the AI Control Tower or AI governance frameworks
• Understanding of the financial services regulatory landscape (Lloyd's, PRA, FCA)