IT Risk Principal

Huntington Bancshares, Inc.; Columbus (OH); Hybrid; USD 93,000 - 189,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

health insurance coverage

wellness program

life and disability insurance

retirement savings plan

paid leave programs

paid holidays and PTO

Job summary

Huntington Bancshares, Inc. (Columbus, OH) seeks an IT Risk Principal to lead governance and oversight across Technology and Operational risk.

This 2nd line role partners with front-line units and aligns with the Enterprise Risk Framework to challenge findings and validate risk actions. You will drive risk updates at governance meetings and contribute to the IT Risk Committee while shaping the risk program and mentoring colleagues.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent level of work experience.
• Five or more years relevant experience in a technology role supporting technology processes or assets (applications/systems).
• Strong advisory and collaboration skills; ability to drive consensus.
• Advanced understanding of IT processes and related risk controls.
• Industry certifications such as ISACA CRISC/CISA/CISM, ISC2 CISSP/SSCP are preferred and encouraged within 12 months when not possessed at hire.

Responsibilities

• Management of processes to ensure credible challenge, oversight, and validation of IT risk findings/action plans/risk acceptances and 1st line risk and control assessments across the Bank
• Management and Oversight of assigned L2 risk(s) from our Risk Registry in alignment with our risk appetite
• Participation in IT Policies and Standards framework to ensure outputs align with risk appetite; includes metrics, controls, and process maps
• Deliver periodic IT risk updates at governance meetings and participate in the IT Risk Committee
• Deliver quarterly independent IT Risk Assessments and targeted assessments to inform the Bank’s IT risk profile
• Provide Risk Management leadership across IT and Operational risks
• Assist with determining IT Risk Program strategy and focus areas
• Participation in mentorship programs to support colleague growth

Skills

Governance & risk

Communication

Advisory & collaboration

Problem solving

Time management

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Description

Summary:

The IT Risk Principal is a member of Huntington’s Independent (2nd Line) IT Risk function. This 2nd line of defense role encompasses creation, improvement, and execution of Technology and Operational risk governance across the Bank, including partnership and oversight of front-line business and risk units, in alignment with the Enterprise Risk Framework. Primary responsibilities include the following with a focus on specific domain oversight:

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Management of processes to ensure credible challenge, oversight, and validation of IT risk findings/action plans/risk acceptances and 1st line risk and control assessments across the Bank
• Management and Oversight of assigned L2 risk(s) from our Risk Registry in alignment with our risk appetite
• Participation and Challenge within the IT Policies and Standards framework and processes to ensure output is aligned with risk appetite. This includes metrics, controls, process maps and other wholesale material for a healthy standard.
• Deliver periodic IT risk updates at governance meetings and active participation in the IT Risk Committee and associated sub-forums
• Deliver quarterly independent IT Risk Assessments and targeted assessments in order to form and support the Bank’s IT risk profile
• Providing Risk Management leadership across the Bank’s Information Technology, and Operational risks
• Assisting with determining the IT Risk Program's strategy and areas of focus
• Participation in our mentorship programs in alignment with our focus on colleague growth

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent level of work experience
• Five or more years relevant experience in a technology role, directly supporting technology processes or assets (applications/systems/etc.)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience serving in a Governance/Risk/Compliance/Audit function, ideally in a leadership role and with a large firm
• Effective advisory and collaboration skills, and ability to drive consensus
• Advanced understanding of the IT process’ (developing, delivering, supporting technology) and associated grasp of Technology Risks and Controls
• Logical and organized problem solver
• Effective written and verbal communication skills. Resource needs to be effective at understanding the technical side but also able to document their assessment (or other analysis items as needed).
• Critical/strategic thinker (able to look at something strategically and think risk, efficiency, cost, etc. – big picture ‘so what’ analysis and can execute what’s needed to help support the effort)
• Process oriented mindset and able to tell a story leveraging data
• Time management/organized/ability to prioritize
• Managerial courage and ability to effectively interact with various levels of leadership
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Understanding of IT risk and control frameworks such as COBIT, etc.
• In-depth knowledge of risk management processes and principles, including experience assessing risks, analyzing testing results and developing remediation plans
• Strong preference for recognized industry certification such as ISACA CRISC/CISA/CISM, ISC2 CISSP/SSCP, or similar. Where these certifications are not possessed at the time of hire, the candidate will be expected to obtain certification within a 12-month period
• Experience working in the Financial Services industry
• KPI/KRI metrics and reporting experience
• Additional specialized qualifications may be required based on the specific position

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Exempt Status: (Yes = not eligible for overtime pay) (No = eligible for overtime pay)

Workplace Type: Office

Our Approach to Office Workplace Type

Certain positions outside our branch network may be eligible for a flexible work arrangement. We’re combining the best of both worlds: in-office and work from home. Our approach enables our teams to deepen connections, maintain a strong community, and do their best work. Remote roles will also have the opportunity to come together in our offices for moments that matter. Specific work arrangements will be provided by the hiring team.

Compensation Range:

$93,000- $189,000 annual salary

Colleagues in this position are also eligible to participate in an applicable incentive compensation plan.

In addition, Huntington provides a variety of benefits to colleagues, including

• health insurance coverage
• wellness program
• life and disability insurance
• retirement savings plan
• paid leave programs
• paid holidays and paid time off (PTO)

Huntington is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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