Who we are looking for:
Interested in engaging with thought leaders in Technology Risk driving innovation and transformation at a large financial services organization? The Technology Risk Management team engages with global IT programs to assess risk at the outset and drive the integration of risk reduction throughout the program lifecycle leveraging best practices to drive automation, consistency and quality. Our focus is Regulatory Compliance, Risk and Control for all Technology Risks as part of the corporate First Line of Defence. Our mission is to ensure that Technology Risk is well understood, adequately prioritised, and effectively managed.
What you will be responsible for:
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Lead and execute formal risk reviews and assessments of core control capabilities within the global Technology organisation; Assess coverage and design of technology solutions to quantify risk reduction with effective plans and correct priority of scope
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Review and challenge of exceptions against technology control objectives, and governance of IT control deviations and gaps to ensure risks are in line with risk appetite
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Govern and validate audit and residual risk issues end to end, from remediation planning to control design validation to implementation validation to sustainability assurance
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Understand and manage Technology Risk challenges and opportunities in a global Financial Services enterprise; Identify improvement opportunities and support the Technology risk strategy’s implementation
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Drive a culture of control architecture, design, operational and continuous monitoring best practice and awareness
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Collaborate with functional risk managers and control assurance experts to ensure deliverables adequately represent all stakeholders
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Participate in global and regional governance committees
This role requires the following qualifications:
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Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science / Information Technology, IT Security, Risk Management, or a related field; Master’s degree a plus
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A minimum of 10 years Technology Risk, IT Audit, or IT Assurance experience; Financial services experience a plus
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Proven operational experience in control and issue assurance, and risk remediation governance; Recent control auditing/testing experience a plus
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Proven experience in the assessment of inherent, transformational, read-across, and residual risks; Risk measurement skills a plus
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Knowledge and practical application of risk analysis methodologies, standards, and best practices such as COBIT and NIST; Knowledge of Cloud regulation and cloud security frameworks a plus
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Ability to deal with uncertainty and organisational flux in an effective manner
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Ability to drive change through collaboration and influence
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Ability to multitask and effectively prioritise
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Ability to comfortably interact & communicate with senior stakeholders
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Ability to solve complex problems and manage stakeholder needs and expectations while providing consistent and regular communications with support from management
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Fluent in English
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Excellent written and spoken communication skills
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Self-learning and training to ensure skills and knowledge are in line with responsibilities
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Aptitude for learning new and complex environments, processes, and technologies
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Professional designation a plus (e.g. CISA, CISM, CISSP, CRISC)
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Project management experience and designation a plus (i.e. PMP)
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Experience in supporting SWIFT/CHAPS attestations a plus
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Proficient in Microsoft Office suite
We offer:
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Employee savings plan
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Premium life insurance package
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VIP medical package
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International operating environment
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Language classes
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Soft skills trainings
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Technical workshops
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Development sessions with a mentor
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Diversity of opportunities across a range of challenging and highly complex activities
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Technical or leadership career pathway
Why this role is important to us:
Our technology function, Global Technology Services (GTS), is vital to State Street and is the key enabler for our business to deliver data and insights to our clients. We’re driving the company’s digital transformation and expanding business capabilities using industry best practices and advanced technologies such as cloud, artificial intelligence and robotics process automation.
We offer a collaborative environment where technology skills and innovation are valued in a global organization. We’re looking for top technical talent to join our team and deliver creative technology solutions that help us become an end-to-end, next-generation financial services company.
Join us if you want to grow your technical skills, solve real problems and make your mark on our industry.