IT Business Controls Associate - Digital Channels

Fifth Third; Cincinnati, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentive compensation plan

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Fifth Third Bank in Cincinnati, OH is seeking a Digital Risk Analyst to join the first line of defense for digital channels, cloud platforms, and technology. You will transform data into insights, monitor risks, and support ongoing risk governance.

Collaborate across Legal, Compliance, IT and Audit to strengthen controls, support regulatory change activities, and drive remediation in line with ERM framework. Bachelor's degree and 3–5 years in financial services risk required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• 3–5 years of experience in financial services, risk management, business controls, technology risk, or compliance.
• Strong analytical skills to interpret policies, standards, and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Assist with development and execution of risk controls, policies, and procedures for digital channels and cloud platforms.
• Provide analysis and support for identification, assessment, control, monitoring, testing, and reporting of technology, cloud, product, third-party, and operational risks.
• Prepare reports, dashboards, and presentations communicating milestones, risks, and remediation status.

Skills

Digital banking risk

Cloud platforms

Data analysis

Regulatory knowledge

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

OpenPages

PPM

Excel

PowerPoint

CRM

Job description

Make banking a Fifth Third better® We connect great people to great opportunities. Are you ready to take the next step? Discover a career in banking at Fifth Third Bank.

Why Fifth Third? Be part of a purpose-driven bank that puts customers, communities, and employees first. Play a key role in the Bank’s cloud adoption, digital transformation, and platform modernization. Work in a culture that values collaboration, inclusion, integrity, and continuous improvement. Grow your career while helping modernize banking in a well-governed, responsible way.

Fifth Third Bank is on an exciting digital modernization journey, transforming how millions of customers bank through innovative digital channels, cloud-native platforms, and modern engineering practices.

This role sits at the intersection of digital product delivery, cloud technology, and enterprise risk management, partnering closely with product and technology teams to ensure innovation happens securely, responsibly, and within risk appetite.

GENERAL FUNCTION:

As first line of defense, conducts analysis related to identifying, assessing, mitigating, and managing risks necessary to comply with new or changing laws, regulations, regulatory guidance, and best practices, with a primary focus on Digital Channels, cloud platforms, and supporting technologies. Supports Business Controls in advancing risk management structures, processes, and tools in support of the organization’s Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) framework. This role partners with stakeholders across Digital, Technology, Product, Legal, Compliance, Enterprise Risk, and Audit to support transparency and understanding of digital operating issues, technology risks, and control effectiveness. Transforms data into business intelligence by developing and presenting information and insights to stakeholders. Monitors and manages risks to ensure compliance and validation of program effectiveness for assigned lines of business, functional areas, and Bancorp initiatives. Responsible and accountable for risk by openly exchanging ideas and opinions, elevating concerns, and personally following policies and procedures as defined. Accountable for doing the right thing for customers and colleagues, ensuring actions and behaviors support a secure, resilient, and positive digital customer experience. While operating within the Bank’s and LOB’s risk appetites, supports effective identification, assessment, monitoring, and reporting of risks of all types.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists Business Controls leadership with the development and execution of strategies, controls, policies, and procedures to increase effectiveness and efficiency related to digital channels, cloud platforms, and technology-enabled processes.
• Provides analysis and subject matter support related to the identification, assessment, control, monitoring, testing, and reporting of technology, cloud, product, third-party, and operational risks.
• Investigates and assists with root cause analysis in instances of actual or potential operational loss, including those related to digital platforms or technology processes.
• Gathers, analyzes, aggregates, and reports risk and control data to support solutions to analytical, implementation, and execution challenges.
• Prepares reports, dashboards, and presentations to communicate key milestones, risks, control gaps, and remediation status to management and internal partners.
• Maintains awareness of industry best practices, regulatory guidance, and emerging risks related to digital banking, cloud computing, cybersecurity, and technology operations, including OCC Heightened Standards.
• Supports the resolution of internal audit, compliance, and risk management issues that may impact the classification, availability, integrity, or resiliency of digital and cloud-based processes.
• Identifies and escalates control breakdowns, inadequate processes, or unexpected events, and supports corrective action efforts in partnership with Business Controls leadership.
• Builds effective working relationships with internal business control groups and the Second and Third Lines of Defense (Legal, Compliance, Enterprise Risk, Cybersecurity, and Audit).
• Collaborates with teams responsible for information barriers and data governance to ensure appropriate controls over the flow of sensitive information.
• Assists in the execution of regulatory change management activities impacting digital delivery, technology platforms, data, and cloud services.
• Partners with business and technology managers to support issue remediation in alignment with the Bancorp’s issue management framework.
• Assists with maintenance and updates to risk and control systems and repositories (e.g., OpenPages, PPM, or similar tools).
• Supports Risk and Control Self‑Assessment (RCSA) activities, including facilitation support, documentation, and ratings.
• Assists with identification of inherent risks and controls for digital products, platforms, and processes, and supports governance alignment.
• May assist with associating loss events to applicable risks/processes and coordinating root cause analysis and action plan development.
• Partners with Support Functions and Risk Experts to identify applicable Enterprise and Risk Appetite indicators related to technology and digital risk.
• Supports threshold evaluation, proposed indicator changes, and documentation in appropriate tools or systems.
• Actively participates in issue remediation and validation activities.
• Executes assigned components of the ERM Scenario Analysis program, including technology, cyber, and digital disruption scenarios.
• Supports development and maintenance of digital product and platform inventories and assists with ERM product risk review activities.
• Performs additional duties as assigned, including support for special projects, new risk programs, regulatory initiatives, or acquisition-related activities.

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience required; degree in Computer Science, Cyber Security, Information Systems, or a technology-related field preferred. Master’s degree preferred. 3–5 years of experience in financial services, risk management, business controls, technology risk, or compliance. Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret and apply policies, standards, and regulations across a complex, technology-driven organization. Working knowledge of digital platforms, cloud computing concepts, and technology-enabled business processes. Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with discretion and professionalism. Collaborative, approachable, and able to build trusted relationships across business and technology teams. Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment with shifting priorities. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products required.

Preferred certifications include one or more of the following:

• AWS Certified Solutions Architect or AWS Certified Security – Specialty
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
• Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
• Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
• Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP)
• Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC)
• ITIL, COBIT, or other technology risk, audit, or governance-related certifications
• IT Business Controls Associate - Digital Channels

At Fifth Third, we understand the importance of recognizing our employees for the role they play in improving the lives of our customers, communities and each other.

Our Total Rewards

Our Total Rewards include comprehensive benefits and differentiated compensation offerings to give each employee the opportunity to be their best every day.

• The base salary for this position is reflective of the range of salary levels for all roles within this pay grade across the U.S.
• Individual salaries within this range will vary based on factors such as role, relevant skillset, relevant experience, education and geographic location.
• In addition to the base salary, this role is eligible to participate in an incentive compensation plan, with any such payment based upon company, line of business and/or individual performance.
• Our extensive benefits programs are designed to support the individual needs of our employees and their families, encompassing physical, financial, emotional and social well-being.

Location

Location -- Cincinnati, Ohio 45227

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Fifth Third Bank, National Association is proud to have an engaged and inclusive culture and to promote and ensure equal employment opportunity in all employment decisions regardless of race, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, military status, veteran status or any other legally protected status.

Introduce yourself to our team to stay connected on future opportunities. We look forward to finding the right place for you. Are you ready to take the next step? Fifth Third is a bank that’s as long on innovation as it is on history. Since 1858, we’ve been helping individuals, families, businesses and communities grow through smart financial services that improve lives. With a commitment to taking care of our customers, employees, communities and shareholders, our goal is not only to be the nation’s highest performing regional bank, but to be the bank people most value and trust.