Technology Risk Governance & Procedures Consultant

We are

At Synechron, we believe in the power of digital to transform businesses for the better. Our global consulting firm combines creativity and innovative technology to deliver industry-leading digital solutions. Synechron’s progressive technologies and optimization strategies span end-to-end Artificial Intelligence, Consulting, Digital, Cloud & DevOps, Data, and Software Engineering, servicing an array of noteworthy financial services and technology firms. Through research and development initiatives in our FinLabs we develop solutions for modernization, from Artificial Intelligence and Blockchain to Data Science models, Digital Underwriting, mobile-first applications and more. Over the last 20+ years, our company has been honored with multiple employer awards, recognizing our commitment to our talented teams. With top clients to boast about, Synechron has a global workforce of 17,000, and has 58 offices in 22 countries within key global markets.

Our challenge

We’re looking for an experienced Technology Risk Governance Consultant who can turn complex technology risk policies into clear, practical, and audit-ready procedures . Candidate will partner with Technology, Information Security, Risk, Compliance, and Audit teams to strengthen governance and ensure processes meet enterprise and regulatory expectations.

Additional Information*

The base salary for this position will vary based on geography and other factors. In accordance with law, the base salary for this role if filled within Phoenix, AZ is $90k - $100k/year & benefits (see below).

The Role

Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain procedures aligned with Technology Risk Management (TRM) policies and controls.
• Translate policies into actionable workflows, including roles, approvals, evidence requirements, and escalation paths.
• Lead stakeholder interviews and working sessions to document current and target-state processes.
• Partner across Technology, InfoSec, Risk, Compliance, Legal, and Audit.
• Support audit and regulatory readiness through clear, traceable, and defensible documentation.
• Identify process gaps and drive procedure reviews, approvals, and ongoing improvements.

Requirements:

• Experience in Technology Risk, IT Risk & Controls, Technology Governance, Information Security Governance, IT Audit, Compliance, Operational Risk, or procedure development.
• Strong technical/procedural writing and documentation skills.
• Experience documenting technology risks, controls, governance processes, and procedures.
• Knowledge of areas such as IAM/MFA, ITSM, SDLC, Change/Incident Management, Disaster Recovery, Business Continuity, and Technology Controls.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and analytical skills.

Preferred Skills:

• Banking or Financial Services experience.
• Experience supporting 1st Line of Defense (1LOD) Technology Risk.
• Familiarity with FFIEC, NIST, COBIT, ISO 27001, ITIL, or SOX ITGC.
• Experience with Archer GRC, ServiceNow GRC, OpenPages, or MetricStream.
• Exposure to AWS, Azure, or GCP environments.

We offer:

• A highly competitive compensation and benefits package.
• A multinational organization with 58 offices in 22 countries and the possibility to work abroad.
• 10 days of paid annual leave (plus sick leave and national holidays).
• Maternity & paternity leave plans.
• A comprehensive insurance plan including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and long-/short-term disability (plans vary by region).
• Retirement savings plans.
• A higher education certification policy.
• Commuter benefits (varies by region).
• Extensive training opportunities, focused on skills, substantive knowledge, and personal development.
• On-demand Udemy for Business for all Synechron employees with free access to more than 5000 curated courses.
• Coaching opportunities with experienced colleagues from our Financial Innovation Labs (FinLabs) and Center of Excellences (CoE) groups.
• Cutting edge projects at the world’s leading tier-one banks, financial institutions and insurance firms.
• A flat and approachable organization.
• A truly diverse, fun-loving, and global work culture.

S YNECHRON’S DIVERSITY & INCLUSION STATEMENT

Diversity & Inclusion are fundamental to our culture, and Synechron is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiative ‘Same Difference’ is committed to fostering an inclusive culture – promoting equality, diversity and an environment that is respectful to all. We strongly believe that a diverse workforce helps build stronger, successful businesses as a global company. We encourage applicants from across diverse backgrounds, race, ethnicities, religion, age, marital status, gender, sexual orientations, or disabilities to apply. We empower our global workforce by offering flexible workplace arrangements, mentoring, internal mobility, learning and development programs, and more.

All employment decisions at Synechron are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to the applicant’s gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, disabled or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.