Risk Specialist - Phoenix, Pittsburgh, Cleveland, or Dallas

Position Title: Risk Specialist

Position Location is Hybrid: 2-3 days in office

• Phoenix, AZ
• Pittsburgh, PA
• Strongsville, OH
• Birmingham, AL
• Dallas, TX

Key Responsibilities:

• Implements the Technology Risk Management program and identifies areas for improvement when necessary. Ensures Technology and Business Units comply with Technology risk management protocols.
• Assists in executing the Technology risk management program to align with business and regulatory requirements. Leads the design and development of technology controls for specific components of the program.
• Manages the execution of Technology risk management programs across Technology and Business Units, such as risk and control self-assessments, as well as technology quality assurance reviews. May collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Provides expert guidance on Technology risk while partnering with Technology teams, subsidiaries, Business Units, and other risk stakeholders (e.g., Independent Risk Management, Compliance, Audit).
• Leads or influences Technology risk initiatives and day-to-day operations. Identifies risks, evaluates their impact, and proposes solutions. Reports and escalates risk and program compliance as needed.

Required Technical Skills/Experience:

• Enterprise-level experience. Familiarity with Technology risk in financial institutions or banking
• Proficiency in Office Suite (PowerPoint, Excel).
• Experience with GRC Tools (preferably Archer).
• Knowledge and management of internal risks and controls.
• Experience in writing and governing Policies and Procedures.
• Proficient in SharePoint (general administration skills).

Preferred Skills:

• Experience in creating process or dataflow diagrams.
• Proficiency in Data Visualization tools for Monitoring/Reporting (Tableau preferred).
• COSO certification or ISACA risk certification.
• Strong analytical background.
• Familiarity with KY3P (Know Your Third Party).
• Experience in auditing.