- Identify, monitor, and analyze operational risks arising from the execution of technology operations primarily related to SDLC, Technology Resilience, Network, Cloud, ITAM, Incident Response. and develop evidence-based challenges focused on improving such operations.
- Develop and perform ongoing analysis of Operational Risk loss, near miss, and external events to inform RCSA results, technology assessments and scenario analysis.
- Conduct data analysis to identify trends and patterns in technology failure domains augmenting such with qualitative observations to monitor risk taking trends through bespoke metrics at firmwide and divisional/sub-divisional levels, escalating concerns to senior management when warranted.
- Contribute to divisional and functional risk profile assessments by highlighting risk issues and trends to senior divisional managers and senior Operational Risk management team.
- Conduct evidence-based scenario analysis by working with stakeholders to develop plausible tail risk scenarios around unauthorized or improper access used in quantifying specific businesses exposure to potential risk.
- Facilitate operational risk event and data collection; perform detailed reviews of trends to identify significant risks and ensure monitoring and remediation.
- Review New Activities and ensure operational risks arising from acquisitions, new products and/or business, and migrations, etc. are properly considered.
- Contribute to review and challenge of technology failure control assessments to ensure the risk and control self -assessment outcomes are consistent, credible, and underpinned by appropriate evidence.
- Remain current on business drivers, regulatory and industry changes impacting the firms information and cybersecurity activities and obligations.
- Identify and drive initiatives that improve the risk management activities at the firm
- This role requires an energetic self-starter that can liaise with Engineering teams both regionally and globally. Experience and knowledge in a regulated enterprise network, preferably financial institution’s technology infrastructure/applications and control requirements are required together with strong interpersonal and analytical skills for this role. Qualifications
- 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 or Information Security/Cybersecurity auditors.
- Strong understanding of technology application and infrastructure components such as servers, storage, databases, networking, SDLC, AI/ML, Cloud platforms, etc.
- Proven ability to perform monitoring & testing (design and operating effectiveness) of controls across Technology Failure domains (e.g. SDLC, Change Management, Incident Response, Capacity, Resilience, etc.)
- Strong business acumen with general awareness of technology related processes, risks and business flows
- Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present with impact and influence
- Experience with frameworks like NIST, FFIEC, COBIT, Cloud Security Alliance Cloud Controls Matrix, and/or ISO 27001
- 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 World, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint/OneDrive – SQL, graph databases and Tableau (would be a plus)
- Relevant certifications like CISA (Certified Information Systems Auditor), CISM (Certified Information Security Manager) or related IAM certifications
- Familiarity with enterprise risk management best-practices and controls
- BA or BS College Degree in Business, Sciences, or Engineering.