Senior Technology Risk Specialist

VLink Inc; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive insurance options

401(k) plan matching

Paid time off (vacation/holidays/sick)

Paid parental leave

Tuition assistance

Wellness programs

Job summary

VLink Inc. is seeking a Senior LOB Risk Specialist in Dallas to support a major U.S. bank's First Line technology risk organization.

The candidate will drive risk management across technology and operations, collaborate with Compliance, Legal, Audit and other risk teams, and help strengthen the bank's risk and control environment. The role requires strong banking/financial services experience, expertise in RCSA, risk controls, and Archer/eGRC.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years in operational/technology risk programs within banking or financial services.
• Experience designing and maintaining risk controls, and driving issue remediation.
• Proficient with Archer/eGRC and MS Office suite.
• Strong collaboration with Compliance, Legal, Audit and other risk partners.

Responsibilities

• Lead the risk management program for the Line of Business.
• Partner with technology leadership, Compliance, Legal and Audit to identify emerging risks.
• Oversee risk program execution and ensure regulatory alignment across businesses.
• Develop and communicate risk strategies; monitor internal/external factors for evolving risks.
• Provide risk expertise to businesses and other risk partners; drive cross-functional actions.

Skills

Banking/financial services

Technology risk

RCSA & risk assessments

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent

Tools

Archer

SharePoint

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

Job Title: Senior Technology Risk Specialist

Employment Type: Permanent Full-time

About:

VLink, founded in 2006, is a leading global provider of software engineering services with next-gen technologies and best-in-class talent. Our Headquarters are in the U.S, and we have offices in 7+ countries from North America-Europe to APAC, with expansion plans in the Middle East. With over 1,000 employees working globally, VLink has helped SMBs, and large enterprises achieve their business goals, and gained the trust of Fortune-250 companies. VLink is 'Great Place to Work® Certified™' and has been a consistent winner as- Best Places to Work in CT. Trust, collaboration, and accountability are the three elements that are at the core of VLink's work culture. We value our professionals, providing comprehensive benefits and the opportunity for growth.

Job Description:

Our client is hiring a Senior LOB Risk Specialist in Dallas to support a major U.S. bank's First Line technology risk organization. We're looking for someone with strong banking experience across technology/operational risk, RCSA, risk and controls, issue remediation, and GRC/Archer. This is a highly visible role partnering directly with technology leadership, Compliance, Legal, Audit and other risk organizations to identify emerging risks and strengthen the bank's risk and control environment.

Your future duties and responsibilities:

• 5+ years of banking/financial services experience, with several years in First Line Technology Risk, Operational Risk, Business Risk & Controls, or Technology Controls
• Hands on experience identifying risks, designing/maintaining controls, executing RCSAs or comparable risk assessments, managing issues/remediation, working in Archer/eGRC, and partnering with Technology, Compliance, Legal, Audit and 2LOD Risk.
• Establishes Line of Business risk management strategy and oversees the execution of the risk management programs.
• Serves as an advocate for the risk management program.
• Ensures the risk management strategies and programs are established, maintained and enhanced to support the businesses in managing their risks while meeting business and regulatory expectations.
• Oversees the timely and proper execution of the risk management program within and/or across the lines of business.
• Includes consultation to execute the program components.
• Provides risk expertise while working with the businesses and other risk partners (e.g., Compliance, Credit, Legal, Audit).
• Monitors changes in internal and external factors and identifies emerging risks. Leads and engages cross functional teams and develops internal capabilities.

Required qualifications to be successful in this role:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science or equivalent
• 5+ years of experience with the creation review/maintenance in the operational/technology risk programs
• Proficient in power point, excel, SharePoint . GRC tool experience (Archer preferred)
• Development and management of internal risks and controls
• Experience with technology risk within Financial institutions
• Microsoft Office Suite
• 1st Line of Defense risk experience

Benefits are offered to eligible professionals on their first day of employment to include:

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive insurance options
• Matching contributions through the 401(k) plan and the share purchase plan
• Paid time off for vacation, holidays, and sick time
• Paid parental leave
• Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
• Wellness and Well being programs

Employment Practices:

VLink is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive environment where diversity is celebrated. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check.

This job application process may use AI-powered tools to assist in screening and evaluating applications based on objective, job-related qualifications. AI is used solely to support the recruitment process and all final hiring decisions are made exclusively by our human recruitment team.

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