Director, Services Technology Risk

Ladders; United States; Remote; USD 142,000 - 234,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vis

Generous paid leave policies

401k plan with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Fitness reimbursement

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

Ladders is seeking a Director, Services Technology Risk to strengthen technology and operational risk management across a broad services environment. The role focuses on building standardized frameworks, improving visibility into material risks, and embedding strong risk practices into day-to-day operations.

This remote position partners with senior leadership to modernize risk identification and reporting.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of experience in technology risk management.
• Background in operational risk, information security risk, and technology audit.
• Proven ability to lead and mature risk management practices in complex environments.
• Familiarity with regulatory frameworks such as NIST and ISO 27001.
• Excellent communication skills for conveying complex risks to diverse audiences.
• Experience with automation and AI in risk management is a plus.
• Bachelor's degree required; professional certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the identification and assessment of technology and operational risks.
• Establish standardized risk management practices across the services organization.
• Modernize risk identification through automation and analytics.
• Maintain a consolidated view of material risks across products and platforms.
• Partner with teams to embed risk management into business processes.
• Provide insights on material and emerging risks to leadership.
• Develop and mentor a team of technology risk professionals.

Skills

Leadership

Risk assessment

Communication

Automation & AI awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Certifications preferred

Tools

NIST

ISO 27001

Job description

For our client, we are seeking a Director, Services Technology Risk to join the team of a leader in the Finance & Insurance space.

This leader will be responsible for strengthening technology and operational risk management across a broad services environment. The role will focus on building consistent frameworks, improving visibility into material risks, and helping embed strong risk practices into day-to-day business operations. You will partner closely with cross-functional teams and senior leadership to modernize risk identification, reporting, and decision-making.

Location: Remote

Compensation: $142,000 – $234,000 annually

Responsibilities

• Lead the identification and assessment of technology and operational risks.
• Establish standardized risk management practices across the services organization.
• Modernize risk identification through automation and analytics.
• Maintain a consolidated view of material risks across products and platforms.
• Partner with teams to embed risk management into business processes.
• Provide insights on material and emerging risks to leadership.
• Develop and mentor a team of technology risk professionals.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of experience in technology risk management or related fields.
• Strong background in operational risk, information security risk, and technology audit.
• Proven ability to lead and mature risk management practices in complex environments.
• Familiarity with regulatory frameworks such as NIST and ISO 27001.
• Excellent communication skills for conveying complex risks to diverse audiences.
• Experience with automation and AI in risk management is a plus.
• Bachelor's degree required; professional certifications preferred.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Generous paid leave policies, including vacation and parental leave.
• 401k plan with competitive company match.
• Tuition reimbursement and fitness reimbursement options.
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts.

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.