Lead Analyst - Technology Risk Management

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Job Description

Monitor and manage Technology Risk by providing enterprise-wide oversight and governance for technology risk management activities within the Company. Assists with the execution of various risk frameworks across the organization by monitoring and reporting on risk activities and framework compliance for identifying, assessing, and reporting on risk related activities. Builds productive working relationships with the technology, risk and operational groups within the company providing tools, capabilities, and frameworks to evolve the maturity of those group. Actively manages and escalates risk and customer-impacting issues within the day-to-day role to management.

Responsibilities

Provide quality assurance and effective challenge regarding risk reporting including. KRIs, incident reporting, committee/sub-committee, and executive reporting. Identifies key risks and mitigating factors related to technology risk such as Change Management, Architecture, SDLC, service continuity, cloud services, asset inventory, incident and problem management. Contribute to the identification, innovation, design, implementation, and maturity of an enterprise technology risk management and governance program. Provides technology risk oversight and effective challenge (create, coordinate, evaluate & assess): policies, standards, risks and controls, processes and procedures. Drive effective collaboration across all 3 lines of defense on Technology Risk management related activities.

Qualifications You’ll Need 

The Basics:  

Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Information Security, Computer Science or Engineering. 4+ years of experience in Risk Management, Financial Services, Process Improvement or related. In lieu of a degree, 8+ years of experience in Risk Management, Financial Services, Process Improvement or related.

Bonus Points If You Have: 

6 + years of Risk Management, Financial Services, Process Improvement or related. Certification or License CRISC, CGEIT, CISM, ITIL or similar preferred.

Application Deadline

The application window for this position is anticipated to close on Apr-16-2024. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible. The posting may be available past this date, but it is not guaranteed.

Compensation

The base pay for this position generally ranges between $75,500.00 to $127,900.00. Additional incentives may be provided as part of a market competitive total compensation package. Factors, such as but not limited to, geographical location, relevant experience, education, and skill level may impact the pay for this position.

Benefits

We also offer a range of benefits and programs based on eligibility. These benefits include:

Paid Parental LeavePaid Time Off401(k) PlanMedical, Dental, Vision, & Health Savings AccountSTD, Life, LTD and AD&DRecognition ProgramEducation AssistanceCommuter BenefitsFamily Support ProgramsEmployee Stock Purchase Plan

Learn more at mydiscoverbenefits.com.

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