Senior Associate Technology & Cyber Risk Management RCSA Validation Coordinator

Santander Bank • Miami, FL

132d • $93,750 - $165,000

About The Position

Santander is a global leader and innovator in the financial services industry. We believe that our employees are our greatest asset. Our focus is on fostering an enriching journey that empowers you to explore diverse career opportunities while nurturing your personal growth. We are committed to creating an environment where continuous learning and development are prioritized, enabling you to thrive both professionally and personally. Here, you will find ample opportunities to connect and collaborate with talented colleagues from around the world, sharing insights and driving innovation together. Join us at Santander, where you are supported by a culture of engagement and a commitment to your success. An exciting journey awaits, if you are interested in exploring the possibilities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Risk Management, or related field.
• Master's Degree in related disciplines.
• Overall professional experience of 5-10 years or more in Technology Risk Management, Cybersecurity Risk, IT Audit, or Operational Risk within financial services.
• Demonstrated hands-on experience in testing and validating technology and cyber controls within the RCSA framework.
• Exposure to coordinating risk/control assessment activities and project management practices (PMO experience a plus).
• Experience within a highly regulated environment such as the financial services industry.
• Strong knowledge of IT and cybersecurity risks, including IT general controls, identity and access management, network security, cloud, and application security.
• Familiarity with industry frameworks and standards such as NIST, ISO 27001, COBIT, ITIL, CIS Controls.
• Understanding of regulatory expectations related to technology and cyber risk (e.g., OCC, FFIEC, PRA, EBA, DORA).
• Structured, detail-oriented, and analytical, with the ability to balance execution and coordination.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, capable of interfacing with both technical and non-technical teams.
• Proactive and organized, able to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong risk, process, and control validation and/or assessment skills.
• Advanced knowledge of technical risk management best practices and how to implement them.
• A team player who can coordinate and drive consensus among different teams and stakeholders having varying viewpoints.
• Ability to convey a sense of urgency and drive issues/projects to closure.

Nice To Haves

• Professional certifications are strongly desirable: CISA, CRISC, CISSP, CISM, CCAK, or PMP.
• Established work history or equivalent demonstrated through a combination of work experience, training, military service, or education.

Responsibilities

• Execute and coordinate independent validation of technology and cybersecurity RCSAs, including IT general controls, infrastructure, application, and cyber-specific controls.
• Review and challenge control design, test results, and effectiveness assessments.
• Provide guidance and oversight to the team performing validations, ensuring technical accuracy and adherence to methodology.
• Partner with technology teams, cyber risk/control owners, and first-line functions to coordinate RCSA second line validation activities.
• Ensure validation findings and control gaps are documented, communicated, and addressed in a timely manner.
• Support engagement with senior technology and risk stakeholders to escalate material findings.
• Apply structured project management skills to plan, monitor, and track validation activities.
• Develop and maintain validation schedules, manage dependencies, and ensure deliverables are completed on time.
• Contribute to playbooks, templates, and methodologies specific to technology and cyber RCSA Second line validation.
• Support the preparation of reporting, dashboards, and metrics on validation activities.
• Ensure validation documentation is complete, accurate, and audit-ready.
• Provide insights and updates to risk committees, governance forums, and management.

Benefits

• Base Pay Range Minimum: $93,750.00 USD
• Base Pay Range Maximum: $165,000.00 USD
• Santander Benefits - 2025 Santander OnGoing/NH eGuide

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Credit Intermediation and Related Activities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree