Director, Technology Risk

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RGA is a purpose-driven organization working to solve today's challenges through innovation and collaboration. A Fortune 200 Company and listed among its World's Most Admired Companies, we're the only global reinsurance company to focus primarily on life- and health-related solutions. Join our multinational team of intelligent, motivated, and collaborative people, and help us make financial protection accessible to all.

RGA is seeking an experienced individual to play a pivotal role in shaping and implementing it's technology and cyber risk management strategy. Leveraging advanced knowledge and expertise in cyber and risk technology-risk disciplines, you will identify, oversee, and support the mitigation of compliance and operational risks. You will collaborate with various business, risk and 1st line technology stakeholders across RGA to develop and maintain a comprehensive view of the cyber and technology risk posture and its impact on the business. Your work will contribute to the long-term success and resilience of the organization in an ever-evolving technology landscape

What you will do

• Supports the VP, Technology Risk with comprehensive risk assessments of IT domains such as IT asset management, cryptography and encryption, network infrastructure, cloud security, IT service management, disaster recovery, vulnerabilities, patch and configuration management, AI risks etc.
  
• Leads the implementation of globally aligned Enterprise IT Risk Management framework standards and policies across the organization.
  
• Provides subject matter expertise and technical guidance to technology aligned process owners. Regularly engages with risk owners globally to challenge and validate risk assessments and risk treatment decisions.
  
• Collaborates with the first line teams in the Global Security Office (GSO) and Global Technology to develop and implement of automated risk reporting such as key risk indicators (KRIs), control indicators, and reporting to measure cyber and technology risk posture and highlight areas of concern and deliver executive-level insights to the Board and Senior Management
  
• Supports regional business entities with meeting compliance requirements for regulations such as OSFI, DORA, NYDFS, MAS, etc.
  
• Performs other duties as assigned to support the evolving needs of the organization
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Arts/Sciences (BA/BS) or equivalent in computer science, information systems, engineering, or a related field. required
  
• 9+ Years of experience in 1st line cyber and tech technical roles, IT risk management, audit, and risk programs process automation are required
  
• Strong technical competence and in-depth understanding of IT domains, risk frameworks and emerging risks required
  
• Identifies and resolves technical, operational, and organizational problems. required
  
• Guides, influences, and persuades others either internally in other areas or externally with customers or agencies required
  
• Ability to make timely and effective decisions. required
  
• Demonstrates strong analytical skills, attention to detail and accuracy required
  
• Strong software development life cycle skills, specifically business requirements identification and documentation, functional and user test planning and execution, training material content development and delivery, and pre- and post- production planning and coordination. required
  
• Project management skills. Demonstrates ability to evaluate project objectives and scope feasibility, gain understanding, schedule resources, and manage budget to plan. required
  
• Advanced skills in Excel, SharePoint, Power BI and PowerPoint required
  
• CISSP and CRISC certifications required
  

Location : Ideally located in one of RGA's offices in a hybrid work arrangement (St. Louis, MO Headquarters, RGA International's Toronto office), the successful candidate may also work in a full remote arrangement.

Compensation Range: $124,9000 to $159,390

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What you can expect from RGA:

• Gain valuable knowledge from and experience with diverse, caring colleagues around the world.
  
• Enjoy a respectful, welcoming environment that fosters individuality and encourages pioneering thought.
  
• Join the bright and creative minds of RGA, and experience vast, endless career potential.
  

We're excited to get to know you and connect your unique skills with our global opportunities. To create a modern and seamless experience, we use artificial intelligence (AI) in parts of our preliminary screening process. This technology helps us personalize job recommendations, automate interview scheduling, evaluate candidates based solely on experience-without considering name, gender, or other personal details-and provide real-time answers through our chatbot. AI is used only during early screening and never makes hiring decisions. Your RGA recruiter will work closely with you every step of the way to ensure the process feels personal, thoughtful, and focused on you.

Compensation Range:

Base pay varies depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience and market location. In addition, RGA provides an annual bonus plan that includes all roles and some positions are eligible for participation in our long-term equity incentive plan. RGA also maintains a full range of health, retirement, and other employee benefits.

RGA is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, age, gender identity or expression, sex, disability, veteran status, religion, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by applicable equal employment opportunity laws.