Technology Risk Management Specialist / Technology Risk Analyst

Job Description

Must Have Technical/Functional Skills

Skill: Technology Risk Management Specialist / Technology Risk Analyst

Must Have Technical/Functional Skills:

Required Qualifications:

5-7 years of experience in Technology Risk Management, Operational Risk, IT Controls, Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC), or a related discipline.

Experience supporting risk programs within financial institutions or other highly regulated environments.

Strong understanding of First Line of Defense (1LOD) risk management practices.

Experience creating, reviewing, maintaining, and enhancing operational and technology risk programs.

Knowledge of risk assessment methodologies, controls management, issue remediation, and regulatory compliance requirements.

Strong analytical, organizational, and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Skills:

Experience with GRC platforms, preferably RSA Archer.

Experience with development and management of internal risks and controls.

Strong understanding of technology risk frameworks and control environments.

Advanced proficiency in:

o Microsoft Excel

o PowerPoint

o SharePoint

o Microsoft Office Suite

Ability to create executive-level risk reporting, dashboards, and presentations.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Industry Experience:

Financial Services / Banking

Risk & Compliance

Technology Risk Management

Operational Risk Management

Internal Controls & Governance

Key Competencies:

Technology Risk Management

Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC)

Operational Risk

Internal Controls

Risk Assessments

Regulatory Compliance

Issue & Remediation Management

Executive Reporting

Stakeholder Management

Financial Services Risk Practices

Roles & Responsibilities:

Key Responsibilities:

Support the development, execution, and continuous enhancement of technology and operational risk management programs.

Establish and maintain risk management strategies, frameworks, standards, policies, and procedures.

Act as a trusted risk advisor to business and technology stakeholders, promoting risk awareness and risk-based decision-making.

Conduct risk assessments, control evaluations, issue management activities, and remediation tracking.

Oversee execution of risk management program activities to ensure compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements.

Partner with Compliance, Legal, Audit, and Enterprise Risk Management teams to address risk and control challenges.

Identify emerging risks by monitoring changes in technology, business processes, regulatory guidance, and external threat landscapes.

Maintain risk registers, control inventories, and governance documentation.

Develop and present risk reports, dashboards, metrics, and executive-level presentations.

Lead and collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive risk mitigation and process improvement initiatives.

Support control design, implementation, testing, and continuous improvement activities.