Technology and Information Security Risk Specialist

IDBNY; New York; Hybrid; USD 160,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Medical coverage

Dental & vision

Job summary

IDBNY in the United States is seeking a Technology and Information Security Risk Specialist to provide independent Second Line oversight of technology infrastructure, information security, and cyber risk programs. The role evaluates risk identification, assessment, escalation, reporting, and remediation in a pragmatic manner.

The position strengthens the Bank’s risk posture by supporting risk assessments, control reviews, and connecting technology risk themes to ERM processes, including ICAAP,

Qualifications

• 10+ years in technology infrastructure, information security, cyber risk, IT controls or related oversight functions.
• Preferably within a regulated financial institution.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related technical or risk discipline.

Responsibilities

• Provide independent Second Line oversight of technology infrastructure, information security, and cyber risk programs.
• Lead risk assessments, control testing, issues, remediation plans, KRIs/KPIs, and governance routines.
• Develop and enhance the Second Line framework and connect risk themes to ERM processes.
• Identify and report risks in projects, new activities, vendor relationships, and emerging technologies.
• Prepare materials for management, committees, and regulators.
• Coordinate with audit, regulators, and senior stakeholders while maintaining independence.
• Produce clear, defensible work linking facts, risks, controls, dependencies, and conclusions.

Skills

Technology risk

Information security

Cyber risk

GRC tools

Communication

Executive reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

GRC tools

Job description

Technology and Information Security Risk Specialist

1114 Avenue of the Americas, NYC, NY, 10036

Vice President | Second Line of Defense

Position Summary

The Technology and Information Security Risk Specialist provides independent Second Line oversight of the Bank’s technology infrastructure, information security, and cyber risk programs. The role evaluates whether risks are appropriately identified, assessed, escalated, reported, and remediated through a practical, connected, and risk‑based approach.

This position strengthens the Bank’s risk posture by providing effective review and challenge, supporting risk assessments and control reviews, and connecting technology and information security risk themes to operational risk, vendor risk, change management, resilience, data management, and broader ERM processes.

The role requires technical credibility, sound judgment, strong communication skills, and the ability to work effectively with First Line teams, senior leaders, auditors, regulators, Head Office, and executive stakeholders while maintaining Second Line independence.

Core Responsibilities

• Second Line Oversight and Challenge — Provide independent oversight, ongoing monitoring, and effective challenge of First Line technology infrastructure, information security, and cyber risk programs, including governance, controls, execution, reporting, and residual risk.
• Risk Assessments and Control Reviews — Lead and review risk assessments, RCSAs, control testing, issues, remediation plans, KRIs/KPIs, policies, procedures, evidence, and supporting analysis.
• Framework and Program Connectivity — Develop and enhance the Second Line framework for technology and information security risk and assess connectivity to operational risk, vendor risk, change management, resilience, data management, and enterprise controls.
• Project, Change, and Emerging Technology Risk — Identify, assess, and report risks related to significant projects, new activities, vendor relationships, control changes, AI, automation, and other emerging technologies.
• Reporting and Enterprise Risk Support — Develop KRIs/KPIs, prepare clear materials for management, committee, audit, board, and regulatory discussions, and provide input for ICAAP, risk appetite, risk profile assessments, and ERM routines.
• Stakeholder Engagement — Coordinate with audit, regulators, Head Office, First Line technology and security teams, the CISO function, IT Operations Risk, Vendor Management, business lines, and executive stakeholders while maintaining Second Line independence.
• Training and Work Product — Support targeted risk awareness efforts and produce clear, defensible work that connects facts, risks, controls, dependencies, and conclusions.

Qualifications

• Experience and Education — 10+ years in technology infrastructure, information security, cyber risk, IT controls, or related oversight functions, preferably within a regulated financial institution; bachelor’s degree in a related technical or risk discipline preferred.
• Technical and Regulatory Knowledge — Strong knowledge of technology, cybersecurity, and control environments, including cloud, applications, infrastructure, access management, resilience, NIST, NYDFS Part 500, FFIEC guidance, and related risk expectations.
• Risk Assessment and Oversight — Skilled in risk assessments, control reviews, issue management, remediation tracking, risk reporting, governance routines, and effective challenge across First, Second, and Third Line stakeholders.
• Enterprise and Emerging Risk Connectivity — Ability to connect technology and information security risk themes to ERM processes, including ICAAP, risk appetite, risk profile assessments, enterprise reporting, AI, automation, and other emerging technology risks.
• Execution and Tools — Experience using GRC tools and managing technology or security‑related projects, technical teams, and cross‑functional workstreams with clear ownership, deadlines, reporting, and follow‑through.
• Communication and Judgment — Strong analytical, writing, documentation, executive communication, professional judgment, independence, and ability to produce clear, defensible work for senior management, committee, audit, or regulatory review.
• Preferred Certifications — CISSP, CISM, CISA, CRISC, CEH, or equivalent certifications are strongly preferred.

Reporting Structure

• Reporting Line — Reports to the Head of Risk Strategy and Supervisory Oversight.
• Key Partners — Partners with Risk, IT, Information Security, Compliance, Audit, Operations, Vendor Management, Head Office, and business stakeholders.
• Role Focus — Provides independent Second Line of Defense oversight, supports effective review and challenge, and connects technology and information security risk considerations to the Bank’s broader risk framework.

Compensation

The expected annual salary for this position is between $160,000 and $180,000 at the start of employment. A salary offer is determined on an individualized basis, taking into consideration factors such as an individual’s skills and experience.

In addition to base salary, the total rewards package includes eligibility for an annual bonus, medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision plans, life and disability insurance, employee wellness program, retirement and savings plans with employer contributions, generous holiday and paid time off schedules, parental leave, and tuition reimbursement.

Additional Information

• Those with a known mental or physical disability.
• Pregnant individuals and/or individuals with pregnancy or childbirth‑related medical conditions.
• Victims of domestic violence, sex offenses or stalking.
• Employees with religious observance and practice obligations.

Accommodations

The Bank will make reasonable accommodations to allow employees to perform the essential functions of their position, except where doing so would result in undue hardship to the Bank.

Employees who believe they need an accommodation for any of the above reasons should contact their supervisor or a member of Human Resources to request such an accommodation. The Bank will engage in a good‑faith written or oral dialogue regarding accommodation needs, potential accommodations, and the difficulties such accommodations may pose for the employer.

The Bank retains the ultimate discretion to choose the appropriate reasonable accommodation. Upon reaching a final determination, the Bank will provide a written final determination identifying any accommodation granted or denied, and will maintain any information regarding the employee’s request in strict confidence as required by law.

Disclaimer

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

EEO Statement

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Schedule

We are operating on a Hybrid schedule.