Technology Risk Analyst Sr

Flagstar Bank; Troy (MI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

Flagstar Bank is seeking a Technology Risk Analyst Sr to create, maintain, assess, and report on IT and information security threats, risks, and controls. This role identifies gaps, tests controls, and validates mitigation strategies while communicating findings to senior leadership.

Responsibilities include enterprise-wide risk assessments aligned with NIST 800-53/37, FFIEC guidance, and Secure Controls Framework, plus coaching junior staff and ensuring policy compliance across lines of

Qualifications

• Education level required: High School / High School Equivalency (GED, HiSET, TASC) / Foreign Equivalent
• Minimum experience: 4+ years in Technology Audit, Information Technology, or Information Security
• Security certifications: Security+, CISA, CRISC, CISSP or equivalent

Responsibilities

• Govern and risk assess technology and security programs per NIST 800-53, 800-37 and Secure Controls Framework.
• Design, validate, track, and report risk mitigation strategies for stakeholders including executives.
• Perform enterprise-wide risk assessments; map threats and controls; prepare formal risk reports for leadership.
• Assist business lines and technology in understanding risk and control requirements; coach junior staff.
• Use independent judgement to make decisions and resolve problems.

Skills

Security+

CISA

CRISC

CISSP

Education

High School / GED / HiSET / TASC

Job description

Job Summary

The Technology Risk Analyst Sr. is responsible for creating, maintaining, assessing and reporting on the status of the information technology and information security threats, risks, and controls. This position will be responsible for identifying and documenting potential gaps, testing and validating control adherence, and recommending and validating risk mitigation. In addition this position will perform enterprise wide cyber and technology risk assessments, create formal risk assessment reports, and communicate these to senior leadership.

Position Title

Technology Risk Analyst Sr

Location

Troy, MI 48098

Job Responsibilities

• Govern and risk assess technology and security programs: including policies, standards, controls, procedures, and testing requirements for technology and security organization in line with NIST 800-53 and NIST 800-37, Secure Controls Framework, and Industry Best Practices.
• Design, validate, track, and report risk mitigation strategies in line with the company risk appetite. Communicate results to stakeholders including executive leadership.
• Perform complex enterprise wide risk assessments including mapping out threats and controls, identifying gaps, determining inherent and residual risk ratings in adherence with the enterprise Risk Governance Framework. Create formal risk assessment reports and present to executive leadership.
• Assist stakeholders in the business lines and technology in understanding risk and control requirements to ensure that risk responsibilities are understood and followed throughout the enterprise. Assist more junior associates on the team with understanding complex technical concepts and best practices.
• Uses independent judgement and discretion to make decisions.
• Analyzes and resolves problems.

Additional Accountabilities

• Performs special projects, and additional duties and responsibilities as required.
• Consistently adheres to regulatory and compliance policies and standards linked to the job as listed and complete required compliance trainings. Accountable to maintain compliance with applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations.

Job Requirements

Required Qualifications:

• Education level required: High School / High School Equivalency (GED, HiSET, TASC) / Foreign Equivalent
• Minimum experience required: 4+ Years in Technology Audit, Information Technology, or Information Security.
• Security +, CISA, CRISC, CISSP or equivalent.

Job Competencies

• Strong understanding of internal/external processes and deadlines.
• Expert in technology and security risk mitigation.
• Expert in Risk Assessment and Control development.
• Experience designing risk and control programs aligned to FFIEC, NIST 800-53, NIST 800-37 and financial services regulatory requirements.
• Knowledge of Technology organization business processes and systems.
• Experience creating and maintaining threat and risk registers, and explaining residual risk to non-technical audiences.
• Expert in creating and maintaining KPIs and KRIs.
• Prior experience implementing or overseeing cross functional, enterprise wide projects and technologies.
• Well-rounded understanding of technology, operations, and key business processes.
• Demonstrates a strong ability to build and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders by communicating clearly, engaging in proactive collaboration, and leveraging cross functional insights. Aligns relationship building efforts with enterprise goals to accelerate performance and drive strategic results.
• Builds trusted client relationships, whether internal or external, by identifying needs and delivering tailored solutions to enhance the overall client experience.
• Fosters or supports a positive work culture and productive work environment, displaying importance of effective relationships with customers and stakeholders.
• Less than 10% of travel required
• Physical demands (ADA): No unusual physical exertion is involved.

Flagstar is an Equal Opportunity Employer

We are committed to providing clear and accurate compensation information in accordance with applicable laws. Actual starting base pay will be determined based on location, experience, and other non-discriminatory factors permitted by law. Total compensation may also include variable incentives, bonuses, commissions, or other awards as outlined in the offer of employment. Flagstar provides teammates access to a variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program.

Pay Range

$79,537.50 - $129,179.00

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, as appliable.