Truist Financial

Technology Risk Specialist

Truist Financial$80K — $110K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
  • 5+ years in banking, technology, operations, or risk management
  • Strong business acumen and critical thinking skills
  • Excellent communication and influencing abilities
  • Proven track record of delivering high-quality work
  • Comfortable working with data and analytics
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office applications

Responsibilities

  • Provide independent oversight for technology risk management
  • Act as subject matter expert for the Technology Risk Framework
  • Assess technology maturity and control adequacy
  • Cultivate a proactive risk culture within technology teams
  • Review first-line risk program outcomes critically
  • Monitor legal and compliance matters related to technology
  • Participate in complex, enterprise-wide projects

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Life and disability insurance
  • 401(k) plan and tax-preferred savings accounts
  • Generous vacation and sick leave policy
  • Paid holidays
  • Potential eligibility for pension and restricted stock units
Full Job Description
Individual contributor to the Truist second-line-of-defense (LoD2) Technology Risk team responsible for independent risk oversight of one or more Technology Risk Framework domains and/or Business Unit Technology areas. Partner with Enterprise Technology teammates and stakeholders in assigned oversight areas, advise on risk-related topics, effectively challenge through risk programs, and independently evaluate technology risk in the Truist environment. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Following is a summary of the essential functions for this job.  Other duties may be performed, both major and minor, which are not mentioned below.  Specific activities may change from time to time.   1. Provides independent risk oversight (i.e. second line of defense/LOD2) for Truist Technology and related consult to Truist Business Units through the effective identification, mitigation, monitoring and reporting of technology risk and other related risks (e.g., operational, compliance) within Enterprise Technology. 2. Serve as a subject matter expert and steward of the Technology Risk Framework to identify, report and mitigate technology risks. 3. Execute independent assessment and oversight of the maturity of technology and adequacy of technology controls to achieve business outcomes for performance, stability, security and service availability. 4. Strengthen and sustains proactive risk culture through conducting effective risk focused management and partnership routines with technology teams and internal partners. 5. Review and challenge outcomes of first-line-of-defense risk program execution. 6. Monitor legal, regulatory, compliance and audit matters for assigned Technology oversight area and ensures timely action. 7. Contribute to complex projects which may have both technology and enterprise wide impact beyond risk management. 8. Comfortable and has demonstrated effectiveness in interdisciplinary, matrix environments.  QUALIFICATIONS Required Qualifications: The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 1. Bachelor's Degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience. 2. 5+ years of banking, technology, operations or risk management experience. 3. Strong business acumen / knowledge, problem solving, critical thinking and decision-making skills. 4. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills demonstrating the ability to establish credibility with all levels of management effectively. Demonstrated effective influencing skills. 5. Demonstrated consistent execution and delivery of high-quality work products 6. Comfort with data and applying analysis to derive value-add insights 7. Adept with Microsoft Office products. Preferred Qualifications: 1. Master's degree in Business Administration (MBA) or advanced degree in Business Management, Technology or Finance. 2. Familiarity with risk measurement approaches including development of Key Risk Indicators and thresholds and associated reporting and analytics tools (e.g. Tableau). 3. Familiarity with enterprise Governance Risk and Compliance (eGRC) platforms and tools (e.g., RSA Archer) 4. Project Management certification. General Description of Available Benefits for Eligible Employees of Truist Financial Corporation: All regular teammates (not temporary or contingent workers) working 20 hours or more per week are eligible for benefits, though eligibility for specific benefits may be determined by the division of Truist offering the position. Truist offers medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, accidental death and dismemberment, tax-preferred savings accounts, and a 401k plan to teammates. Teammates also receive no less than 10 days of vacation (prorated based on date of hire and by full-time or part-time status) during their first year of employment, along with 10 sick days (also prorated), and paid holidays. For more details on Truist’s generous benefit plans, please visit . Depending on the position and division, this job may also be eligible for Truist’s defined benefit pension plan, restricted stock units, and/or a deferred compensation plan. As you advance through the hiring process, you will also learn more about the specific benefits available for any non-temporary position for which you apply, based on full-time or part-time status, position, and division of work.

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