Technology Risk Specialist (Governance)

Position Summary

The Technology Risk Specialist (Governance) will play a crucial role in supporting governance initiatives related to technology for an IBM banking client. This position will ensure adherence to regulatory standards and internal governance protocols across various areas, including:

1. Technology Refresh / End of Support (EOS)
2. Disaster Recovery (DR)
3. Non-Security Patch Management
4. Free & Open Source Software (FOSS)

The individual in this role will be tasked with governance reporting, stakeholder engagement, risk monitoring, assessment and attestation processes, documentation management, and enhancing processes through automation and AI-driven solutions.

Core Responsibilities

1. Collaborate with Technology, Risk, and Business stakeholders on governance projects.
2. Prepare and oversee regular and ad-hoc governance reporting.
3. Monitor remediation strategies and track progress on risk-related action items.
4. Facilitate annual and bi-annual assessment and attestation activities.
5. Uphold governance standards, process documentation, playbooks, and associated materials.
6. Innovate automation or AI-based solutions to streamline governance processes and enhance operational efficiency.
7. Offer governance advisory services and control recommendations to stakeholders.
8. Implement continuous monitoring to detect and address technology risks.

Essential Qualifications

1. Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
2. 3-5+ years of experience in Technology Risk, IT Governance, Risk Management, Compliance, or IT Audit.
3. Background in Banking or Financial Services environments is preferred.
4. Excellent stakeholder management and communication abilities.
5. Experience in one or more of the following areas:
7. Technology Refresh / EOS
8. Disaster Recovery (DR)
9. Non-Security Patch Management
10. FOSS Governance
11. Technology Risk Management
12. IT Governance & Controls

Desirable Qualifications

1. CRISC Certification
2. CISA Certification
3. Experience in highly regulated financial institutions.