What are the responsibilities and job description for the Technology Risk and Continuity Program Manager position at WSECU?
Are you experienced to lead a technology risk management program? WSECU is looking for a Technology Risk and Continuity Program Manager to lead our efforts in business continuity planning, technology risk management, to ensure operational resilience across the organization. In this role, you will manage risks related to cybersecurity, privacy, financial crime, disaster, and overall technology risk. Your expertise will be critical in safeguarding WSECU against disruptions and aligning risk management practices with organizational goals and regulatory requirements. You will collaborate closely with leadership across all levels to continuously improve WSECU's technology risk posture and meet the needs of board, internal stakeholders, and members.
This is an exciting opportunity to lead a high-impact function in a dynamic and forward-thinking organization, with direct influence over critical risk management strategies.
Your day might include:
- Developing, implementing, and maintaining the business continuity program, including conducting business impact analyses and risk assessments.
- Collaborating with stakeholders to develop and test recovery strategies to ensure continuity of operations.
- Coordinating crisis management plans and ensuring a well-organized response to major incidents, including crisis simulations.
- Leading executive-level presentations to senior management on the overall health of business continuity and technology risk practices.
- Identifying, assessing, and managing technology risks across the organization, and implementing risk mitigation strategies and controls.
- Ensuring compliance with emerging regulatory requirements, including NIST/COBIT, FFIEC, PCI-DSS, and GLBA.
- Performing vendor risk assessments and managing relationships to ensure vendors meet quality and security standards.
- Engaging with internal and external stakeholders to align risk management strategies with organizational goals and regulatory needs.
- Managing the impact of technological and process changes on risk and continuity, ensuring smooth implementation of changes.
- Regularly reviewing and updating policies and procedures related to technology risk management and business continuity.
What you bring to the team:
- A bachelor’s degree in risk management, information security, technology, business management. Related experience may be substituted for academic achievement
- Minimum seven (7) years of experience in a risk management role, including five (5) years in business continuity planning (BCP) and three (3)years in a senior role
- Expert knowledge of risk frameworks (e.g., PCI, COBIT, NIST) and business continuity program management
- Experience with Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) systems and processes
- Well-developed communication, human relations, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization
- Strong analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving abilities, particularly in technology risk and crisis management
- Ability to stay current on technology trends and provide strategic direction for technology and risk management initiatives within the credit union
Bonus points if you have:
- Relevant certifications such as CBCP, CBCM, or CRISC strongly preferred.
- Advanced certifications or training in technology risk management or business continuity
- A deep understanding of the technology and cybersecurity trends relevant to financial institutions
- Experience working with credit union regulations and financial services industry-specific risk frameworks
Competitive base pay: $96,650.70 - $144,976.04 annually, dependent on relevant qualifications, plus an annual discretionary incentive plan and benefits package
- The target starting pay for this position is $96,650.70 - $120,813.37 annually, typically within the first half of the range. Actual offers will be based on individual qualifications relevant to the role and will not take an applicant’s pay history into account.
- The range above allows our employees room for growth through annual merit and other pay increase during their tenure in the position.
Where we’re located: 330 Union Ave, Olympia WA. Employee must reside and perform all work in the state of Washington. This is a hybrid position that blends working in-office and from home. Works onsite 1 occasion per week.
When you’d work: Monday through Friday 8:30 am to 5:30 pm, full-time minimum 40 hours per week, with scheduling flexibility to meet service needs for this exempt position.
Working from home/hybrid requirements:
- Reliable, high-speed home internet connection
- Private, confidential workspace, away from distractions and other people
- Suitable desk/surface and desk chair
Perks: Here are a few benefits and perks we offer:
- Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance with Premiums paid by WSECU
- Full-Time Regular employees accrue general leave and sick leave, on a monthly basis
- Part-Time employees accrue general leave, on a monthly basis
- 11 Paid Holidays
- Employer paid Long Term Disability & Long-Term Care plan for Full-Time employees
- Employer paid Long Term Care plan for Part-Time employees
- 401(K) with 8.5% Contribution by WSECU to begin 1st quarter after 1 year of service
- Paid Volunteer Leave
- Tuition Assistance
- Employee Assistance Program & Employee Discounts
- And, you get to work with some awesome people!
WSECU is honored to be recognized as the number one credit union in the state on Forbes magazine’s list of best credit unions in Washington. Members are at the heart of everything we do. Their feedback helps us determine our path and knowing that same member feedback led to this recognition is incredibly rewarding.
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We look forward to reviewing your application!
All applicants must include a resume.
Visa sponsorship not available.
Contact us at 1.800.562.0999 x11111 with any questions.
Visa sponsorship not available.
Contact us at 1.800.562.0999 x11111 with any questions.
We champion our employees’ unique differences because we believe diversity is critical to the success of our members and the communities we serve. We’re proud to provide a workplace based on equality and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local law.
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