Sr. Associate – Technology Risk Management
| Company | Santander |
|---|---|
| Location | Miami, FL, USA, Dallas, TX, USA |
| Salary | $93750 – $165000 |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s |
| Experience Level | Senior, Expert or higher |
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience: Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems
- Professional Certifications in Project and Risk Management . Req.
- Overall professional experience of 5-10 years or more in Risk and Project Management in Technology Field
- Experience in Transformation
- Experience in set up and maintain PMO processes
- Experience within a highly regulated environment such as the financial services industry
- Experience performing process assurance activities
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and proficiency in risk assessment tools
- Strong risk, process, and control validation and/or assessment skills.
- Advanced knowledge of technical risk management best practices and how to implement them.
- A keen sense of attention to details with a passion for impeccable documentation while having the ability to multi-task and adapt/adjust to multiple demands and competing priorities
- A team player who can coordinate and drive consensus among different teams and stakeholders having varying view points
- Ability to convey a sense of urgency and drive issues/projects to closure.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Excellent analytical, organizational and project management skills.
Responsibilities
- Lead and perform review and challenge of first line of defense risk management processes, data and outcomes (e.g. risk assessments, control evaluations, risk metrics, mitigation plans, risk acceptances etc.) and communicate risk opinions at various levels of management
- Prepare and present risk reports and analysis to management, ensuring transparency and informed decision-making.
- Develop and maintain risk management policies and procedures to ensure consistency and effectiveness and reflect changes in the business environment and regulatory landscape
- Participate in evaluation of new products / Business changes / projects and assess related emerging technology risks and impact to the technology risk profile
- Participate in the evaluation and management of risks related to third-party suppliers involved in technology projects related to the deployment of emerging technology or where emerging technologies introduced by third parties are a key component of the business activities
- Analyze risk data from various sources (e.g. external events, control deficiencies, risk register etc.) to identify and measure levels of risk, concentration, trends and patterns
- Support process for constructive engagement across the Lines of Defense regarding differences or conflicts in risk appetite, risk metric determination or evaluation, issue severity or other areas of dispute
- Advises on remediation of regulatory findings, correction of any inconsistencies and monitors resolution
- Work across the lines of defense to recommend strategies that effectively treat risks within the risk appetite
- Lead transformation programs within the department and support the department to identify opportunities to improve risk management processes and project delivery
- Monitor and maintain PMO processes allowing standardization for Risk and Project initiatives
- Monitoring program performance, identifying risks, and implementing corrective actions to ensure projects stay on track.
- Prepare and present regular status reports to senior management and stakeholders to keep them informed about program progress.
- Prepare information to enable or to lead governance committees / working groups.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s Degree in related disciplines. Pref
- Professional Certifications in one or more Emerging technology areas. Pref