Senior Manager Technology Risk

00001 Ameriprise Financial Inc; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 122,000 - 168,000; Full time

Job summary

Ameriprise Financial seeks a Senior Manager, Technology Risk to lead risk oversight across technology and cyber domains as part of the 2LOD. This role partners with Technology, Information Security, and business leads to identify, assess and mitigate risk while upholding enterprise standards.

The position requires 7–10+ years in risk disciplines, strong analytical skills, and ability to influence across levels.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent required; advanced degree preferred.
• 7–10+ years of experience in technology risk, cyber risk, operational risk, audit, information security, or related discipline.
• Strong knowledge of IT operational processes, technology controls, cybersecurity practices, and risk management frameworks.
• Working knowledge of NIST, COBIT, ISO27000, FFIEC, and related regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead risk oversight activities for assigned technology and cyber domains.
• Provide credible challenge to first line risk management practices, ensuring alignment with enterprise standards.
• Identify emerging risk themes and escalates concerns appropriately.
• Support governance forums and risk committees through preparation of materials, risk reporting, and follow-up actions.
• Lead execution and review of Risk and Control Self-Assessments within assigned areas.
• Challenge risk and control assessments to ensure completeness and consistency.
• Support implementation and ongoing enhancement of ORM methodologies and standards.
• Review and challenge management responses to technology and cyber risk events.
• Ensure issues are appropriately documented, escalated, and remediated.
• Analyze trends and recommend proactive actions to reduce future risk exposure.
• Assess technology and business changes for potential risk impact.

Skills

Tech risk leadership

Cyber risk oversight

Regulatory knowledge

GRC platforms

Stakeholder influence

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

GRC/eGRC platforms

Job description

About Our Company

We’re a diversified financial services leader with more than $1.5 trillion in assets under management, administration and advisement as of year-end 2024. Our team of 22,000 people across 19 countries, serves more than 3.5 million individual, small business and institutional clients. We are a longstanding leader in financial planning and advice, a global asset manager and an insurer. Our unwavering focus on our clients and strong financial foundation connects each of our unique businesses – Ameriprise Financial, Columbia Threadneedle Investments and RiverSource Insurance and Annuities. Here, we foster meaningful careers, invest in the future, and make a difference for clients, institutions and communities around the world.

Job Description

The Senior Manager, Technology Risk is a Second Line of Defense (2LOD) role reporting to the VP, Technology Risk Office. Responsible for leading technology and cyber risk oversight activities across assigned business areas, providing independent review and credible challenge of technology risk management practices, and supporting adherence to enterprise risk management standards. This role partners closely with Technology, Information Security, and business leaders to identify, assess, and mitigate risk while fostering a strong risk culture across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead risk oversight activities for assigned technology and cyber domains.
• Provide credible challenge to first line risk management practices, ensuring alignment with enterprise standards.
• Identify emerging risk themes and escalates concerns appropriately.
• Support governance forums and risk committees through preparation of materials, risk reporting, and follow-up actions.
• Lead execution and review of Risk and Control Self-Assessments within assigned areas.
• Challenge risk and control assessments to ensure completeness and consistency.
• Support implementation and ongoing enhancement of ORM methodologies and standards.
• Review and challenge management responses to technology and cyber risk events.
• Ensure issues are appropriately documented, escalated, and remediated.
• Analyze trends and recommend proactive actions to reduce future risk exposure.
• Assess technology and business changes for potential risk impact.
• Partner with stakeholders to evaluate controls associated with significant initiatives and transformations.
• Support governance processes related to strategic technology change.
• Develop risk reporting, dashboards, and management information.
• Analyze risk trends and provide insights to support decision-making.
• Recommend improvements to risk management practices, reporting, and monitoring capabilities.
• Serve as a subject matter expert and trusted advisor to business and technology stakeholders.
• Mentor junior team members and provide guidance on risk methodologies and best practices.
• Contribute to team initiatives, process improvements, and strategic objectives.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required. Advanced degree preferred.
• 7–10+ years of experience in technology risk, cyber risk, operational risk, audit, information security, or related discipline.
• Strong knowledge of IT operational processes, technology controls, cybersecurity practices, and risk management frameworks.
• Working knowledge of NIST, COBIT, ISO27000, FFIEC, and related regulatory standards.
• Ability to independently assess risk exposures and provide effective challenge.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to influence stakeholders across multiple levels of the organization.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience utilizing GRC/eGRC platforms and reporting tools.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently.

Preferred Qualifications

• CISA, CRISC, CISSP, Other relevant risk or security certifications

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 $122,400 - $168,300/ 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

Job Family Group

Enterprise Risk Management 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. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process for individuals with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, speak to your recruiter to discuss how we can support you.

Since 1894, Ameriprise Financial has helped people feel more confident about their financial future. Guided by strong values and a deep commitment to clients, we've remained a trusted leader in financial planning and advice for more than 130 years. Through our businesses, Ameriprise Financial, Columbia Threadneedle Investments and RiverSource Insurance & Annuities, we deliver advice, investment and protection solutions designed for long‑term success. While each business brings distinct capabilities and expertise, all are united by our unwavering focus on clients and a strong financial foundation. For you, that means the opportunity to build a meaningful career in a high‑performing, collaborative culture where your expertise can grow, your contributions are valued and your work can make a real impact. As a global financial services company with three complementary businesses, the breadth of our capabilities sets us apart. It also creates unique opportunities for employees to learn, collaborate and grow their careers: Ameriprise Financial: Financial planning, advice and wealth management. Columbia Threadneedle Investments: Global asset management serving individual, institutional and corporate clients. RiverSource Insurance & Annuities: Products and solutions designed to help clients protect and grow their wealth.