Senior IT Risk & Governance Leader

Huntington National Bank; 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 National Bank is seeking an IT Risk Principal to join its Independent (2nd Line) IT Risk function. The role focuses on governance across Technology and Operational risk, partnering with front-line units to align with the Enterprise Risk Framework.

Key duties include leading risk assessments, oversight of IT risk findings, and delivering updates to governance forums. Strong leadership, advisory skills, and deep IT risk knowledge are essential. A flexible work arrangement may apply.

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.

Responsibilities

• Manage credibility, oversight, and validation of IT risk findings and action plans.
• Oversee assigned L2 risks from Risk Registry in line with risk appetite.
• Participate in IT Policies and Standards to ensure alignment with risk appetite.

Skills

Advisory & collaboration

IT risk & controls knowledge

Analytical problem solving

Written & verbal communication

Strategic thinking

Process oriented

Time management

Leadership / managerial courage

KPI/KRI reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Duties & Responsibilities

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:

• 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
  
  
  

Description

Summary:

Duties & Responsibilities

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:

• 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
  
  
  

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

Yes

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

The compensation range represents the anticipated low and high end of the base compensation range for this position. Actual compensation will vary based on various factors including but not limited to location, experience, and education. 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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