Information Technology Enterprise Risk Manager

Northwest Bank•Columbus, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Information Technology Enterprise Risk Manager within the Risk Management organization is responsible for supporting the execution and oversight of Northwest's Operational Risk framework as it relates to information technology, information security and data risks. This role will adapt previous experience and industry leading practices to identify, assess, monitor, and report key technology risks, helping to embed risk awareness into strategic and operational decision-making. This role will help to support activities including, but not limited to, Risk and Control Self-Assessments (RCSA), risk management training, issues management, risk management and policy and procedure governance.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree Degree in Management Information Systems, Cybersecurity, or Business Administration
8 - 12 years Cybersecurity/information technology experience
6 - 8 years Prior financial institution experience
Deep understanding of information technology, information security and data principles and best practices
Proficient in risk management methodologies, frameworks, and execution of the Risk and Control Self-Assessment (RCSA)
Knowledge of relevant compliance regulations and standards (e.g., NIST CSF, GLBA, PCI DSS, HIPAA)
Experience with vulnerability scanning and penetration testing tools
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication and reporting abilities
Deep understanding of information technology and information security principles and best practices
Proficient in risk management methodologies and frameworks
Knowledge of relevant compliance regulations and standards (e.g., NIST CSF, GLBA, PCI DSS, HIPAA)
Experience with vulnerability scanning and penetration testing tools
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication and reporting abilities

Nice To Haves

Additional job duties as assigned by management

Responsibilities

Provide oversight of the Risk and Control Self-Assessment (RCSA) activities within technology-related processes, performing credible challenge of the conclusions derived from the RCSA, and monitoring routines
Independently assess risks and drive actions to address the root causes that persistently lead to significant residual operational risk by challenging both historical and proposed practices
Validate the first line’s control testing and independently test the first line’s information technology, information security and data controls to verify the design and operational effectiveness
Leverage the current Enterprise Risk Management framework and partner with IT, IS and Data teams to further mature the second line of defense technology and information security risk assessments, document controls, identify gaps, and create action plans for critical IT processes, including validation and testing to ensure IT risk programs are implemented and executed appropriately
Provide support to key risk assessments and perform credible challenge of methodologies and results, including the annual Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA) Assessment, Authentication and Access Assessments, Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard assessment and HIPAA compliance
Consult with the first line on the creation of issues to address control gaps/failures and monitor the progress of remediation, ensuring timely and accurate mitigation, and providing credible challenge to support the timely closure of issues
Support the establishment of metrics to quantify and measure technology risks and provide review and challenge to the action plans of deficient metrics
Perform oversight of the front-line’s management of IT/IS/Data activities and exception handling, including the documentation of IT changes, end-of-life technology, resiliency enhancements and testing, business impact analysis, vulnerability management, completion of action items related to addressing technology failures and disruptions, CDEs and data rules
Provide credible challenge of the first line’s IT/IS/Data policies and standards ensuring compliance under Northwest’s corporate governance requirements
Analyze losses in the Business associated with IT failures, disruptions and errors to understand how losses were incurred, determined lessons learned, identify root causes and developing recommendations for future risk avoidance
Ensure compliance with Northwest’s policies and procedures, and Federal/State regulations
Navigate Microsoft Office Software, computer applications, and software specific to the department in order to maximize technology tools and gain efficiency
Work as part of a team
Work with on-site equipment