Technology Risk Officer

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Regular or Temporary:

Regular

Language Fluency:  English (Required)

Work Shift:

1st shift (United States of America)

Please review the following job description:

Leader within the Truist second-line-of-defense (LOD2) Technology Risk team responsible for independent risk oversight of one or more Technology Risk Framework domains and/or Business Unit Technology areas. Develop trusted advisor relationship with Enterprise Technology leaders in assigned oversight areas, provide credible challenge to Enterprise Technology execution activities through risk identification and mitigation strategy development, partner with other internal teams to assess and mitigate technology risk and manage teammates to execute on technology risk oversight activities and grow their professional skillsets.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Following is a summary of the essential functions for this job.  Other duties may be performed, both major and minor, which are not mentioned below.  Specific activities may change from time to time.  

1. Provide independent risk oversight (i.e. second line of defense/LOD2) for Truist Technology and related consult to Truist Business Units through the effective identification, mitigation, monitoring and reporting of operational, technology, and compliance related risks within Enterprise Technology.

2. Communicate and drive the Technology Risk Framework and associated Risk Program Office activities in alignment with Truist corporate risk framework and enterprise risk reduction activities.

3. Provide independent assessment and oversight of the maturity of technology and adequacy of technology controls to achieve business outcomes for performance, stability, security and service availability.

4. Strengthen and sustain proactive risk culture through leadership and influence with teammates and business partners and through conducting effective risk focused management and partnership routines.

5. Review and attest to/challenge adequacy of risk assessments of Technology produced by first-line-of-defense Business Unit Risk Management and other risk partners.

6. Ensure effectiveness and structure in regulatory engagement practices, including responses out of Enterprise Technology.

7. Develop and maintain effective channels of communication with Enterprise Technology partners, other risk and control functions, Business Unit (BU) management, as well as regulatory agencies.

8. Drive improved risk measurement and performance monitoring for all Technology Risk domains and Enterprise Technology teams and leverage to monitor and challenge Truist Technology Risk appetite.

9. Recruit, develop and retain high-performing teammates. Develop the knowledge, skills and abilities of teammates directly & indirectly.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Qualifications:

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Bachelor’s Degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

2. 12+  years of banking, technology, operations or risk management experience.

3. Strong business knowledge, management experience, problem solving and decision-making skills.

4. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills demonstrating the ability to establish credibility with all levels of management effectively.

5. Adept with Microsoft Office products.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Master’s degree in Business Administration (MBA) or advanced degree in Business Management, Technology or Finance.

2. Familiarity with financial services technology-related laws, rules, regulations, and risk management standards (e.g. Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council (FFIEC), Control Objectives for Information and Related Technology (COBIT), Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL)).

3. Familiarity with risk measurement approaches including development of Key Risk Indicators and thresholds and associated reporting and analytics tools (e.g. Tableau, RSA Archer).

4. Professional risk management designations such as Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (Information Systems Audit and Control Association), and/or Project Management certification.

General Description of Available Benefits for Eligible Employees of Truist Financial Corporation: All regular teammates (not temporary or contingent workers) working 20 hours or more per week are eligible for benefits, though eligibility for specific benefits may be determined by the division of Truist offering the position. Truist offers medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, accidental death and dismemberment, tax-preferred savings accounts, and a 401k plan to teammates. Teammates also receive no less than 10 days of vacation (prorated based on date of hire and by full-time or part-time status) during their first year of employment, along with 10 sick days (also prorated), and paid holidays. For more details on Truist’s generous benefit plans, please visit our Benefits site. Depending on the position and division, this job may also be eligible for Truist’s defined benefit pension plan, restricted stock units, and/or a deferred compensation plan. As you advance through the hiring process, you will also learn more about the specific benefits available for any non-temporary position for which you apply, based on full-time or part-time status, position, and division of work.

Truist supports a diverse workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate against individuals on the basis of race, gender, color, religion, citizenship or national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status or other classification protected by law. Truist is a Drug Free Workplace.

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