Sr. Manager, IT Risk supports the Dir-Business and Technology Risk by leading a team in the development, implementation, and maintenance of an enterprise-wide Technology Risk Management program, aligning with the Information Security Policy (ISP) and organizational objectives. This role establishes robust First Line frameworks, manages technology risk assessments, and performs focused controls testing to support risk assessments, providing thought leadership and consultative advice to ensure effective integration of risk practices across all business units. Collaborating closely with IT, Enterprise Security, and business leaders, the senior manager enhances risk control initiatives and fosters a risk-aware culture. Through these comprehensive efforts, the Sr. Manager, IT Risk not only enhances regulatory compliance and audit preparedness but also strengthens the credit union's defenses against technology-related risks.
Essential FunctionsTechnology Risk Program Management:Lead the inventory and understanding of existing key technology processes, risks, and internal controls within Ent's GRC platform (Archer), ensuring alignment with organizational environments and standards.Conduct and document process walkthroughs to define technology processes and identify key control activities, ensuring management self-assesses its key inherent technology risks and control activities effectively.Act as a consultant to the business units for the implementation of technology changes, ensuring risk considerations are integrated and compliance standards are met. Oversee the evaluation of risk implications for new technology implementations and changes, ensuring robust compliance monitoring and reporting aligned with the Information Security Policy (ISP). Draft and present Risk and Control Matrices (RACMs) for key technology risks and mitigating controls to business line management for review and approval. Design and perform focused controls testing to support required technology risk assessments Coordinate with business line management to review, update, and approve RACMs, including memorializing and retaining evidence of approval.Technology Risk Monitoring and Strategy Implementation:Design and maintain comprehensive risk dashboards/reports for senior management, the Enterprise Risk Management Committee (ERMC), and the Board of Directors, highlighting key technology risks, mitigation efforts, and trends.Develop and refine technology risk mitigation strategies, advising IT and business units to ensure practical and sustainable risk controls.Provide strategic advice on policy development and compliance, helping to shape policies that mitigate risks effectively and align with organizational goals.Assist business lines in drafting program documentation (e. g. , procedures, reporting, training) that reflects approved technology risks and controls, enhancing partnerships between risk management and operational teams.Leverage prior knowledge, testing, and experience gained from roles and results of engagements previously performed by Internal Audit and other assurance and advisory service providers to refine technology risk processes.Staff Development and Team Leadership:Develop and implement training programs to enhance team capabilities in technology risk management, ensuring alignment with industry-recognized standards and certifications.Provide ongoing feedback and coaching, set goals, and monitor performance to foster a skilled and knowledgeable risk management team.Lead advisory sessions to disseminate best practices and innovative risk management strategies across the organization.Develop training plans to satisfy required internal training requirements and professional development through industry-recognized certifications.Provide ongoing feedback and coaching through all phases of process inventory, risk and control identification, and test procedure development.Teamwork and Collaboration:Foster inter-departmental collaboration by participating in technology projects to ensure risk considerations are integrated from the outset.Support a culture of risk awareness and proactive risk management, sharing insights and best practices across the organization.Offer consultative support during cross-departmental projects, ensuring seamless integration of risk management practices.Coordinate with other team members to ensure a thorough understanding of the subject matter and to solicit feedback.Complete training as directed by management; ensure staff complete training as directed by management.Audit Support and Regulatory Compliance:Support audit activities and examinations in collaboration with Internal Audit and regulatory bodies to ensure compliance with technology risk frameworks.Leverage audit findings to provide advisory insights and recommend enhancements to the technology risk framework.Partner with Internal Audit to develop a process to place more reliance on the Second Line of Defense activities, e. g. , continuous auditing and continuous monitoring (CACM), to support the completion of their annual audit plan. Interface with regulators during examinations.Bank Secrecy Act: Remains cognizant of and adheres to Wings policies and procedures, and regulations pertaining to the Bank Secrecy Act.
