VP, IT Governance, Risk & Compliance | Hybrid Role

Wilton Re; Norwalk (CT); Hybrid; USD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation & holidays

401(k) plan

Profit sharing

Parental leave

Health, vision, dental, life insurance

EAP

Hybrid work environment

Engagement events

Job summary

Wilton Re seeks a seasoned VP, IT Governance, Risk & Compliance to lead governance, risk, and controls for IT in a hybrid Norwalk, CT office. You will oversee regulatory readiness, audit responses, policy governance, and control testing, partnering with Legal, Finance, Internal Audit, and third‑party providers.

The role requires a strong background in ITGC, SOX, and regulatory frameworks, with a track record of executive reporting and risk‑based decision making.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in IT governance, risk management, cyber security, regulatory compliance, audit, controls, or related disciplines.
• Experience in insurance, reinsurance, financial services, or audits/regulators is highly preferred.
• Strong understanding of IT General Controls, ICFR/SOX, SOC reporting, NIST CSF, NYDFS 23 NYCRR Part 500, and third‑party risk management.

Responsibilities

• Own IT control framework across operational, regulatory, cybersecurity, and financial reporting domains.
• Coordinate across IT and risk functions, plus Internal Audit, to maintain accountability and governance.
• Develop dashboards, metrics, and reporting for leadership and board stakeholders.

Skills

IT Governance

Risk management

Cybersecurity

Regulatory compliance

Audit

Stakeholder communication

Board reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA or advanced degree

Certifications (CISA/CRISC/CGEIT/CISSP/CISM/CIA)

Tools

SOC reporting tools

Dashboard/workflow tools

Control automation software

Job description

Wilton Re seeks a seasoned VP, IT Governance, Risk & Compliance to lead governance, risk, and controls for IT in a hybrid Norwalk, CT office. You will oversee regulatory readiness, audit responses, policy governance, and control testing, partnering with Legal, Finance, Internal Audit, and third‑party providers.

The role requires a strong background in ITGC, SOX, and regulatory frameworks, with a track record of executive reporting and risk‑based decision making.