The
Director IT Risk Management will act as
a consultant in information technology
controls design, effectiveness,
management and monitoring for Company
Management Services groups.
Job
Description:
The
Director IT Risk Management will perform
all or some of the following Job
description:
Assess the various information
technology risks that the business
faces in its operations and
implement action plans, policy and
procedural changes for risk
avoidance and mitigation
Conduct in-depth information
technology risk assessments
including identifying and
documenting controls, creating
detailed process flows, identifying
potential gaps and/or
inconsistencies and making sound
recommendations for improvement
and/or mitigation
Understand and can consult on
information security standards and
industry best practices
Ensure that Operations associates
are trained/ knowledgeable about
information technology controls
Review third party vendors and
contracts to ensure appropriate
controls are in place and
functioning effectively
Answer questions from internal and
external audit on information
technology controls
Track
action steps and ensure that
findings are remediated
appropriately and in a timely manner
Conduct readiness reviews over large
information technology development
projects ensuing appropriate systems
development lifecycle methodologies
are being applied and followed.
Minimum Requirements / Knowledge /
Skill For Director IT Risk
Management Job
8-10
years' experience in financial
operations risk, information
technology risk management, audit
and/or compliance, with significant
experience in information technology
controls review; experience in
financial services audit
organization preferred
Demonstrated technical abilities in
multiple areas (e.g., technology,
fund accounting, custody, transfer
agency, brokerage, financial
statements, etc.)
Significant knowledge of information
technology processes and controls
and an understanding of risk and
quality control and assurance
functions
Strong process orientation and
understanding of operations and
technology enabling candidate to
provide support in the analysis,
development and monitoring of
controls
Significant analytical and critical
thinking skills
Excellent verbal and written
communication skills enabling
candidate to prepare and present
recommendations to senior management
Ability to manage multiple projects
concurrently to work under pressure
to meet tight time commitments
Basic
computer literacy to work on word
processing, spreadsheet, process
flow and presentation applications
Ability to build and maintain
collaborative working relationships
with Information Technology and
Business personnel to design and
assist in the execution of
appropriate controls design and
monitoring
Ability to influence information
technology leaders in the effective
review and management of controls to
mitigate risk.
Minimum Education Requirements /
Certification / Licensure For Director
IT Risk Management
Job
BA/BS,
preferably in Finance, Accounting,
Technology, or related field of study
required
Professional risk/audit/
compliance/technology-related
certifications preferred (e.g. CPA, CIA,
CISA, etc.).
