Manager Technology Risk

Threadneedle group; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 100,000 - 137,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Bonus potential

401(k)

Job summary

Ameriprise Financial is seeking a Manager, Technology Risk to join the 2LOD team. You will oversee technology and cyber risk, document assessments, and monitor risks while supporting risk governance and regulatory alignment.

The role emphasizes credible challenge of the 1LOD, collaboration across leadership, and mentoring team members, with in-office collaboration and a competitive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
• 5–7 years of relevant experience.
• Knowledge of IT risk management with emphasis on AI risk management.
• Understanding of NIST, COBIT, FFIEC, ISO27000 and related IT governance frameworks.
• Ability to explain risks to non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong analytical, organizational and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversight and credible challenge the 1LOD in annual risk self-assessments.
• Support ORM methodology across assigned business unit.
• Assist in managing risk events and responses.
• Support risk governance forums and reporting.
• Assist in risk framework execution and control documentation.
• Support audit readiness and regulatory alignment.
• Perform risk assessments and contribute to RCSA/REV/ROC.
• Identify opportunities to mitigate technology and cyber risk.

Skills

IT risk management

Regulatory frameworks

AI risk management

Communication

Leadership

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

Ameriprise Financial is looking to add a Manager, Technology Risk to the team! The Manager, Technology Risk is a Second Line of Defense (2LOD) role reporting to the VP, Technology Risk. Responsible for supporting execution of technology and cyber risk oversight activities and ensuring accurate documentation, assessment, and monitoring of risks.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversight and credible challenge the first line of defense (1LOD) in their execution of the annual risk self‑assessments. Credible challenge is done for both the Technology / Cyber organizations and well as for the enterprise.
• Support the implementation of Operational Risk Management (ORM) methodology and requirements across assigned business unit, in agreement with the overall ORM framework.
• Support and credibly challenge the first line of defense as they manage and respond to risk events (issues/incidents).
• Support risk governance forums (prep materials, reporting, follow‑ups).
• Risk Framework and Governance: Support framework execution and control documentation.
• Support audit readiness and regulatory alignment.
• Risk Monitoring, Challenge, and Reporting: Perform assessments, support RCSA/REV/ROC.
• Pro‑actively identify opportunities and recommend solutions to mitigate current and future technology and cyber risk. Provide expertise for enhancement and implementation of technology policies, standards, controls and metrics.
• Coach and mentor other team members.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
• 5‑7 years of relevant experience.
• Knowledge of IT technical and operational processes, and associated risks and controls, IT risk management with a strong emphasis on AI risk management.
• Technical knowledge of risk management frameworks, applicable standards, and regulatory requirements including NIST, COBIT, FFIEC, ISO27000, and other relevant IT governance frameworks.
• Ability to communicate complex information technology risks and issues to non‑technical business stakeholders to ensure a clear understanding of criticality and implications.
• Critical thinker and ability to express risk themes from data that will serve to inform and guide leadership decisions and actions.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and time‑management skills.
• Strong ability to lead, partner, and influence across all leadership levels.
• Ability to drive results and meet deadlines to reduce risks.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be able to work independently.

In-Office Collaboration

We are a client‑centric, relationship‑based business. Working together, in‑person, is foundational to how we achieve results. By fostering a culture of face‑to‑face collaboration, idea sharing, productivity and personal connection, we deliver for our stakeholders — clients, advisors, employees and shareholders. Our employees work in the office at least four (4) days per week, with flexibility to work from home one (1) day per week. Some roles may require additional in‑office time or different in‑office expectations, and specific requirements will be discussed during the hiring process.

Visa Sponsorship

Applicants must have a valid work authorization that does not now, or in the future, require visa sponsorship for employment in the United States (e.g., H‑1B, F‑1 CPT, F‑1 OPT, TN).

Base Pay Salary

The estimated base salary for this role is $100,000 - 137,600 per year. We have a pay‑for‑performance compensation philosophy. Your initial total compensation may vary based on job‑related knowledge, skills, experience, and geographical work location. In addition, most of our roles are eligible for variable pay in the form of bonus, commissions, and/or long‑term incentives depending on the role. We also have a competitive and comprehensive benefits program that supports all aspects of your health and well‑being, including but not limited to vacation time, sick time, 401(k), and health, dental and life insurances.

Full‑Time/Part‑Time

Full time.

Exempt/Non‑Exempt

Exempt.

Job Family Group

Business Support & Operations.

Line of Business

FIN Finance.

Ameriprise Financial is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, military status, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship, disability status, marital status, family status or any other basis prohibited by law.

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