Head of Technology Risk Management

Selby Jennings; Stamford (CT); On-site; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm is seeking a Head of Technology Risk Management. This executive role involves leading risk management frameworks and ensuring compliance with banking regulations. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in risk management, strong analytical skills, and the ability to communicate effectively across all organizational levels.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 15 years of experience in risk or audit functions within the banking sector.
• At least 10 years of leadership experience, including IT project management.
• Deep understanding of technology and emerging trends in regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and execution of a comprehensive Information Risk Management Framework.
• Develop and maintain IT risk policies and standards.
• Drive the development of integrated, automated risk reporting processes.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Excellent communication skills

Leadership experience in IT project management

Understanding of technology regulations

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Tools

Professional certifications such as CISA or CISSP

Job description

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Base pay range

$180,000.00/yr - $230,000.00/yr

Position Summary

The Head of Technology Risk Management will lead the design, development, and execution of a comprehensive Information Risk Management Framework for a prominent financial institution. This executive will chair the internal Information Risk Committee, serve on the Enterprise Risk Management Committee, and regularly report to the Board's Risk Committee.

This role is responsible for establishing and maintaining risk management policies and controls that ensure compliance with applicable banking laws and regulations. The leader will provide strategic guidance to first-line teams, collaborate with senior executives across the organization, and serve as a key liaison with regulatory bodies.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement and oversee the enterprise-wide Information Risk Management framework for technology functions.
• Develop and maintain IT risk policies and standards, in coordination with Information Security and Business Continuity teams.
• Lead regulatory exam readiness and ensure consistent documentation and control practices across technology operations.
• Manage policy exceptions and risk acceptances within the governance framework, ensuring regular review and alignment with risk appetite.
• Drive the development of integrated, automated risk reporting processes to support enterprise-level risk aggregation and oversight.
• Identify material risks in collaboration with technology teams and establish procedures and standards to mitigate those risks.
• Educate process owners on control design, testing, and performance metrics (KPIs/KRIs).
• Maintain and evolve the organization's technology process taxonomy and its integration with the central GRC platform.
• Align risk and audit practices with agile operating models and influence enterprise-wide risk appetite definitions.
• Serve as the escalation point for non-compliance issues and monitor resolution progress.
• Partner with legal and compliance to track new regulatory requirements and ensure timely implementation.
• Collaborate on regulatory exam responses and ensure alignment with enterprise risk and legal teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field required.
• Minimum of 15 years of experience in risk or audit functions within the banking sector.
• At least 10 years of leadership experience, including IT project management.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to synthesize complex data into actionable insights.
• Deep understanding of technology and emerging trends in regulatory compliance.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage across all levels of the organization and with external stakeholders.
• Ability to explain risk concepts clearly to operational teams and resolve conflicting viewpoints effectively.
• Professional certifications such as CISA or CISSP are preferred.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Executive

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Finance

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