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RISK

Our Risk division develops comprehensive processes to monitor, assess, and manage the risk of expected and unexpected events that may have an adverse impact on the firm. Risk professionals execute critical day-to-day risk management activities, lead projects, and contribute to the ongoing advancement of a robust risk management program. Effective coordination with executive management, business units, control departments and technology is critical for success.

OPERATIONAL RISK

This Information and Cybersecurity role is for a professional with technology subject matter expertise dedicated to actively employ and strengthen the components of the firm’s operational risk management framework relating to technology risks. This role will be responsible to continuously identify, monitor, measure and assess operational risk for the Engineering divisions.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Identify, monitor, analyze and challenge operational risks targeting technology including but not limited to technology security (cybersecurity, cloud security, patch management, data protection/privacy, identity access management, etc.)
• Provide an oversight on risks and challenge on technology controls implemented by Engineering teams; able to identify key controls required within technology processes
• Establish and maintain a qualitative/quantitative operational risk appetite/tolerance with associated metrics at the divisional level. Maintain ongoing monitor, triggers, escalation, and mitigating actions of the relevant metrics
• Conduct scenario analysis by working with stakeholders to develop and quantify tail scenarios used for cyber activities and responses
• Facilitate operational risk event and data collection including reporting when necessary; perform detailed reviews of trends to identify significant risks and ensure monitoring and remediation
• Perform New Activity review and ensure operational risks arising from new products and/or business, migrations, etc. are properly considered
• Create and present divisional risk profile assessments by highlighting risk issues and trends to senior divisional managers and senior Operational Risk management team
• Conduct quarterly trigger assessments for the division to ensure the divisions risk and control self -assessment and tail scenarios remain applicable and current
• Remain current on business drivers, regulatory and industry changes impacting the business
• Contribute to the advancement of operational risk methods and practices and the operational risk management framework inclusive of the Technology Operational Risk framework
• Identify and drive initiatives that improve the risk management activities at the firm

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

This role requires an energetic self-starter that can liaise with Engineering teams both regionally and globally. Experience and knowledge in an enterprise network, preferably financial institution’s technology infrastructure/applications and control requirements are required together with strong interpersonal and analytical skills for this role.

• Strong business acumen with general awareness of technology related processes, risks and business flows
• 7+ years of relevant experience, which could include working in operational risk; in a financial institution’s technology division; a technology company that builds or maintains enterprise systems, like cloud services; offensive or defensive cybersecurity; or IT auditors.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present with impact and influence
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a strong delivery focus
• Strong organizational skills (project management experience a plus)
• Ability to work in a team environment and knowledge share with other colleagues within team
• Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint – SQL, graph databases and Tableau (would be a plus)
• Familiarity with enterprise risk management best-practices and controls
Possess a Bachelor's Degree

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