Strategic Information Risk & Compliance Leader

Columbia Bank; Lakewood (WA); On-site; USD 92,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance

Tuition assistance

Paid vacation & holidays

Job summary

Columbia Bank is seeking a seasoned Information Security & Risk professional to lead governance, risk, and compliance efforts across the Bank’s technology landscape. You will develop and maintain policies, perform risk assessments, and ensure controls align with regulatory requirements.

The role emphasizes data analytics, storytelling with risk data, and collaboration with enterprise risk management, audit, and legal teams. Based in Spokane, WA, onsite with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent (preferred).
• 7-10 years of experience in information security, IT audit, or IT operations.
• Knowledge of risk management processes and information security frameworks (ISO 27002, NIST 800, FFIEC CAT).
• Understanding of systems and network concepts: access, authorization, configuration, design.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements including PCI DSS, GLBA and HIPAA.

Responsibilities

• Lead information governance, risk, and compliance efforts including development of policies and standards.
• Perform formal risk assessments and self-assessments for key processes and technologies using industry standards.
• Analyze internal technology and security controls for compliance with standards and policies.
• Provide advisory and SME support to technology teams and business units for compliance readiness.
• Track and monitor gaps in key risk programs and maintain gap analysis documents.
• Identify new assets or vendors and oversee risk evaluation to determine risk ranking.

Skills

Information security

Risk assessment

Regulatory awareness

Cross-functional collaboration

Data analytics

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent

High School Diploma/GED (preferred)

Tools

ISO 27002

NIST 800 series

COBIT

ITIL

Job description

Columbia Bank is seeking a seasoned Information Security & Risk professional to lead governance, risk, and compliance efforts across the Bank’s technology landscape. You will develop and maintain policies, perform risk assessments, and ensure controls align with regulatory requirements.

The role emphasizes data analytics, storytelling with risk data, and collaboration with enterprise risk management, audit, and legal teams. Based in Spokane, WA, onsite with competitive benefits.