Technology Risk Senior Specialist

About the position We are looking for a Technology Risk Senior Specialist within the First Line of Defense, dedicated to ensuring sound governance, oversight and execution of IT risk and controls across the technology organization. This will be a highly visible position that will partner with business and IT teams to advise on IT risk and controls. This individual exhibits a deep understanding of the line of business including applicable systems, tools, policies, and procedures and are adept at identifying gaps and deficiencies. This role will be responsible for influencing the risk culture and providing risk oversight activities will include risk identification, control design and evaluation, and completion of risk and control self-assessments. This role will have a Hybrid work schedule, with the expectation of working in an office (Columbus, OH, Chicago, IL, Hartford, CT, Charlotte, NC, or NYC) 3 days a week (Tuesday through Thursday). Responsibilities • Understand and apply the enterprise policies, standards and framework for governance, risk & compliance • Execute based on the Enterprise Risk Management standard on how to identify, assess, mitigate, monitor, test and report on risks and controls • Perform control analysis and design and validate key controls are operating effectively and mitigate risks identified in the enterprise risk register • Provide Issue management oversight, analysis, and remediation support • Conduct Technology Risk Assessments, Risk & Control Self-assessment (RCSA) in partnership with risk owners • Engage at all levels of the organization to organize, drive, and communicate results and partner with Second Line of Defense (SLOD) and Internal audit on risk related topics • Make risk-based decisions and trade-offs impacting annual investment strategies and project prioritization • Build and analyze metrics to measure risk and make informed decisions • Integrate into technology areas to perform risk analysis and consultation • Partner with Application, Data and Data Science leaders to manage and reduce risk • Provide Risk Consulting and Risk prevention guidance • Support SOX/SOC & PCI engagements Requirements • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or Information Management Systems • 7+ years of experience in IT/Technology/Information Security Internal Audit or Compliance experience with exposure to financial products and services, banking industry, e-commerce or a Big-4 audit environment preferred. • Utilize a deep understanding of risk management methodologies, frameworks, and principles (e.g., SOX, COBIT, NIST, CSA, ITIL, PCI, GDPR, etc.) to evaluate and recommend best approach to mitigating risk with best-in-class controls. • Operate in a fast-paced environment and able to handle several simultaneous projects and tasks while demonstrating urgency and ownership to drive issues to completion. • Possess strong oral and written communication skills along with refined presentation skills and the ability to work with other departments and varying levels of management, including senior leadership. • Have strong ability to be detail oriented, deadline driven, and organized with minimum direction and possess a high drive for results. Nice-to-haves • Certifications a plus (CRISC, CISA, CISSP, CISM, etc.) Benefits • Short-term or annual bonuses • Long-term incentives • On-the-spot recognition Apply tot his job