Information Technology Governance Manager

Northwest Partners; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Short term Disability

Long-term Disability

Life Insurance

Education Benefits

Job summary

Northwest Partners is seeking an IT Governance & Compliance Manager to lead GRC activities for a banking client. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with regulatory standards like FFIEC and SOX, managing Risk & Control Self-Assessments, and overseeing Business Continuity Management programs. The role requires strong experience in regulated environments and stakeholder management skills. Benefits include health, vision, and dental insurance, among others.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in IT Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) in regulated environments.
• Hands-on experience with FFIEC, SOX, audit, and regulatory frameworks.
• Knowledge of RCSA, risk management, and control validation practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead IT Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) activities across the organization.
• Manage regulatory compliance including FFIEC, SOX, and internal banking policies.
• Coordinate internal and external audit activities and responses.

Skills

IT Governance

Risk Management

Compliance

Stakeholder Management

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Team Leadership

Tools

RSA Archer

ServiceNow GRC

Excel

Power BI

Visio

SharePoint

Job description

Northwest Partners is looking for an IT Governance & Compliance Manager to support a banking client in managing enterprise IT Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) activities. This role will ensure adherence to regulatory requirements such as FFIEC and SOX, oversee Risk & Control Self-Assessments (RCSA), support audit coordination, and manage the Business Continuity Management (BCM) program. The individual will also be responsible for maintaining IT policies and procedures, developing governance reporting and dashboards, and partnering with IT, Security, and Compliance teams to strengthen internal controls and risk management processes.

What You Will Do

• Lead IT Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) activities across the organization
• Manage regulatory compliance including FFIEC, SOX, and internal banking policies
• Oversee Risk & Control Self-Assessments (RCSA), issue tracking, and control validation
• Own and manage the Business Continuity Management (BCM) program
• Coordinate internal and external audit activities and responses
• Develop governance reporting, dashboards, and compliance metrics
• Maintain and update IT policies, standards, and procedures
• Conduct As-Is / To-Be process mapping and gap analysis
• Partner with IT, Security, Audit, and Compliance teams to ensure alignment
• Support continuous improvement of governance and risk frameworks
• Supervise and guide a small team (1+ direct report)

What You Will Bring

• Strong experience in IT Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) in regulated environments
• Background in banking or highly regulated industries preferred
• Hands‑on experience with FFIEC, SOX, audit, and regulatory frameworks
• Experience managing Business Continuity Management (BCM) programs
• Knowledge of RCSA, risk management, and control validation practices
• Proficiency with GRC tools (e.g., RSA Archer, ServiceNow GRC)
• Strong skills in Excel, Power BI, Visio, and SharePoint
• Ability to translate regulatory requirements into practical controls and processes
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• Experience leading cross‑functional initiatives and small teams
• Excellent documentation, analytical, and problem‑solving skills

Benefits Include

Health Insurance, Vision Insurance, Dental Insurance, Short term Disability, Long‑term Disability, Life Insurance, Education Benefits and more.

Northwest Partners is an equal opportunity employer.