Compliance and Operational Risk Manager – Application Security and Technology Risk Oversight

Cybersecurity Jobs; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Cybersecurity Jobs is seeking a senior professional to Own second line compliance and operational risk oversight for application and technology security in high-risk technology environments. You will assess risks, support regulatory inquiries, and provide independent risk coverage across front-line units and control functions.

Responsibilities include monitoring risk controls, guiding remediation, and reporting to senior leadership.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in operational risk, technology risk, information security, cybersecurity, compliance, audit, or related risk disciplines.
• Experience supporting regulatory examinations, audits, issue remediation, and risk governance.
• Strong ability to influence senior leaders and executive stakeholders.
• Understanding AI-related risks and governance considerations.
• Familiar with GCOR programs, IT policies, and risk management processes.

Responsibilities

• Oversee compliance and operational risk of Front Line Unit and Control Function in high-risk tech environments.
• Support regulatory inquiries, audits, and examinations with independent oversight.
• Provide second line oversight of Application and Technology Security Assessment program.
• Review risk outputs and track regulatory changes affecting coverage areas.
• Monitor risk, controls, and metrics to support governance routines.

Skills

Operational Risk

Technology Risk

Information Security

Cybersecurity

Regulatory Compliance

Audit

Risk Governance

Executive Stakeholders

AI Governance

GCOR Programs

Tools

NIST CSF

ITGPST

Global Technology Policies

Single Process Inventory

Job description

Own second line compliance and operational risk oversight for application and technology security within high-risk technology environments.

Responsibilities

• Assess risks and the effectiveness of Front Line Unit (FLU) processes and controls to support compliance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations
• Support regulatory inquiries and participate in audits and examinations with independent oversight
• Provide independent compliance and operational risk coverage of FLU and/or Control Function (CF) performance and related third-party or vendor relationships in alignment with the Global Compliance - Enterprise Policy and the Operational Risk Management - Enterprise Policy, plus the Compliance and Operational Risk Management Program and Standard Operating Procedures
• Identify and upscale problems or issues, drive actions to address root causes that lead to compliance risk issues and/or operational risk losses
• Monitor inventories of processes, risks, controls, and associated metrics for risk appetite and limits, including reporting violations of compliance and regulatory activities
• Contribute to independent risk management reporting for covered areas to support country or regional governance and management routines
• Analyze and interpret applicable laws, rules, and regulations to provide clear, practical guidance and identify or manage risks
• Review and challenge FLU/CF processes, risk, Single Process Inventory, and FLU/CF Risk and Control Self-Assessment outputs for themes or trends, while tracking regulatory change relevant to the coverage area(s)
• Monitor and assess adherence to Global Technology policies and standards
• Perform inline review of ITGPST issue management activities, including remediation of regulatory issues
• Provide independent second line oversight of the Application and Technology Security Assessment program, including control effectiveness review, risk identification, issue management, and regulatory compliance
• Assess technology and cyber risks across critical applications, business processes, and technology environments
• Review and challenge risk acceptance decisions, remediation strategies, and control design for application security risks
• Monitor emerging technology and AI-related risks, evaluate evolving cyber threats, governance frameworks, and control environments to confirm appropriate risk management practices
• Support executive reporting, governance routines, and strategic communications for senior leadership audiences
• Evaluate adherence to enterprise risk management standards, technology policies, and regulatory expectations
• Partner across technology, cybersecurity, risk, audit, and business teams to strengthen operational resilience and risk management

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in operational risk, technology risk, information security, cybersecurity, compliance, audit, or related risk management disciplines, preferably within a large financial institution
• Expertise in cybersecurity, application security, technology governance, third-party technology risk management, or operational resilience
• Ability to influence and challenge senior leaders and executive stakeholders while maintaining effective partnerships
• Experience supporting regulatory examinations, audit engagements, issue remediation programs, and risk governance activities
• Background in risk-related disciplines with strong experience in the Global Compliance & Operational Risk program from a 1st or 2nd line perspective
• Comfort communicating with clarity and impact at the executive level and shaping outcomes
• Understanding of AI-related risks, governance considerations, cybersecurity implications, and how technology-enabled solutions support risk management activities
• Familiarity with GCOR programs, Global Technology policies, and ITGPST processes and risks
• Skill in identifying, assessing, and remediating operational risks and issues
• Proficiency generating actionable insights using data analysis and reporting tools
• Ability to build trust, challenge constructively, and partner effectively across the enterprise
• Proficient with industry security frameworks (e.g., NIST CSF) and applicable Laws, Rules, and Regulations

Technologies

• NIST CSF
• AI-related risks
• ITGPST
• Global Technology policies
• Application and Technology Security Assessment
• Technology Third Party Risk Management
• Single Process Inventory
• FLU/CF Risk and Control Self-Assessment

Desired Qualifications

• Familiarity with Application Technology Security Assessments, vulnerability management, software development lifecycle controls, or application security testing programs
• Understanding of emerging technology risks, including AI governance, model risk considerations, and cybersecurity implications of AI-enabled technologies
• Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CRISC, CISA, or equivalent risk and technology certifications
• Second or third line of defense experience, or experience in a business risk and controls role
• Strong familiarity with the Global Compliance & Operational Risk (GCOR) program and related tools or applications
• Familiarity with the Issues Management program and tools
• Demonstrated success leading targeted assessments, audits, or regulatory exam engagements, including authoring responses, report outs, and observations
• Constructively challenges; supports opinions and recommendations with facts and data
• Demonstrates productive partnering with stakeholders across the enterprise at all levels

Skills

• Advisory
• Monitoring, Surveillance, and Testing
• Regulatory Compliance
• Reporting
• Risk Management
• Critical Thinking
• Influence
• Interpret Relevant Laws, Rules, and Regulations
• Issue Management
• Policies, Procedures, and Guidelines Management
• Business Process Analysis
• Decision Making
• Negotiation
• Process Management
• Written Communications

Location and Schedule

• Charlotte, NC (onsite)
• Shift: 1st shift (United States of America)
• Hours per week: 40