Tech Risk and Controls Lead

Description

Join our team to play a pivotal role in mitigating technology risks and upholding operational excellence, driving innovation in risk management.

As a Tech Risk & Controls Lead in Enterprise Technology, you will be providing customer service to product teams in the arena of technology risk & controls, responsible for identifying, and mitigating compliance and operational risks in line with the firm's standards. You will also provide subject matter expertise and technical guidance to technology-aligned process owners, ensuring that implemented controls are operating effectively and in compliance with regulatory, legal, and industry standards. By partnering with various stakeholders, including Product Owners, Business Control Managers, and Regulators, you will contribute to the reporting of a comprehensive view of technology risk posture and its impact on the business. Your advanced knowledge of risk management principles, practices, and theories will enable you to drive innovative solutions and effectively manage a diverse team in a dynamic and evolving risk landscape.

Job responsibilities

Ensure effective identification, quantification, communication, and management of technology risk, focusing on root cause analysis and resolution recommendations

Develop and maintain robust relationships, becoming a trusted partner with LOB technologists, assessments teams, and data officers to facilitate cross-functional collaboration and progress toward shared goals

Lead and participate on technology audit engagements from preparation, planning, fieldwork through reporting to produce quality deliverables to both department and professional standards, Finalize audit findings and use judgment to provide an overall opinion on the control environment by developing recommendations to strengthen internal controls. Communicate audit findings to management, and identify opportunities for improvement in the design and effectiveness of key controls

Engaging and supporting stakeholders across Global Technology, 2nd and 3rd lines of defense and our regulators

Develop and maintain periodic analytics to provide management with full insight into emerging trends and key risks.

Execute reporting and governance of controls, policies, issue management, and measurements, offering senior management insights into control effectiveness and inform governance work

Proactively monitor and evaluate control design and performance effectiveness, identify gaps, and recommend enhancements to strengthen risk posture and regulatory compliance

Effectively manage teams where required, performing timely review of work performed and providing honest and constructive feedback

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

5+ years of experience or equivalent expertise in technology risk management, information security, or related field, emphasizing risk identification, assessment, and mitigation

Extensive internal or external technology auditing experience, or relevant technology risk and control management experience.

Familiarity with risk management frameworks, industry standards, and financial industry regulatory requirements

Proficient knowledge and expertise in data security, risk assessment & reporting, control evaluation, design, and governance, with a proven record of implementing effective risk mitigation strategies

Demonstrated ability to influence executive-level strategic decision-making and translating technology insights into business strategies for senior executives

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

CISM, CRISC, CISSP, or similar industry-recognized risk and risk certifications are preferred

Strong technology background with knowledge in cloud, architecture, platforms, or development is a plus

Experience working in regulated industries, in particular leveraging technology standards, frameworks, compliance, and industry recognized best practice/standards (e.g., NIST, CSF,PCI, SOC)

Collaboration with internal and external technology audits (3rd Line of Defense), CCOR Operational Risk Management deep dives and testing (2nd Line of Defense), and the ability to advocate on behalf of subject matter experts