Director – First Line Technology Risk Governance and Reporting

Director – First Line Technology Risk Governance and Reporting

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field such as Engineering, Business, or Information Technology.
• 12+ years of experience in technology risk management and internal controls implementation, including both building and operating a function.
• Proven ability to convey complex risk topics to varied audiences, including executive leadership and technical teams.
• Successful track record in a global environment, with strong relationship-building and communication skills.
• Exceptional analytical skills and problem-solving abilities, with experience in high-pressure environments.
• Must be able to regularly travel to the New York City Office as needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead efforts in defining a comprehensive risk inventory, focusing on granular-level risks.
• Oversee the development of detailed controls inventory for various technology processes based on various industry frameworks (COBIT, ITIL, ISO, NIST) and DS Technology Standards.
• Perform QA over the controls inventory to ensure key risks and controls are covered.
• Lead efforts and conduct training and awareness programs for Control Owners to ensure effective governance.
• Oversee the implementation of the Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) tool, focusing on the technology aspects.
• Oversee the development of Key Risk Indicators (KRIs) and Key Control Indicators (KCIs).
• Establish and manage thresholds for risk indicators.
• Coordinate with key stakeholders to ensure alignment and effective communication.
• Develop and operationalize risk scorecards to track and report on risk metrics.
• Aggregate risk data to provide a holistic view of organizational risk.
• Prepare and deliver comprehensive risk reports to measure performance against the organization’s Risk Appetite.
• Prepare presentations for the Management reporting (requires very good PowerPoint presentation skills).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a large global organization leading the technology risk function.
• Master of Business Administration or equivalent advanced degree preferred but not required.