Sr. Cybersecurity Operational Risk Officer

KeyBank•Brooklyn, OH

1d•$96,000 - $181,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Reporting to the Director of Cybersecurity Risk Oversight, the Sr. Cybersecurity Risk Oversight Professional is a 2nd Line of Defense risk management position that provides independent oversight and Risk Management subject matter expertise to 1st Line of Defense Business units and their corresponding Business Risk and Control Analysts. This position is responsible for Operational Risk oversight of the Key Technology and Operations Services line of business, as well as technology and information security risk oversight for areas of the enterprise that manage technology. As part of this oversight role, experience with cybersecurity domains, operations, architecture, governance, information security, and the ability to leverage that experience to identify material risks, provide credible challenge and assist in developing effective mitigation strategies.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, technology, or economics or commensurate/relevant degree is required.
Minimum of 5 years industry experience, within Operational Risk, Enterprise Risk, Technology Risk, Information Security Risk, External/Internal Audit or in the technology or information security lines of business.
Outstanding active listening skills
Demonstrated ability to work with internal and external auditors and regulators.
Ability to think strategically coupled with the ability to drive to execution
Ability to view risk holistically within a dynamic, fast paced team environment
In-depth practical knowledge of internal controls, risk assessments and operational and compliance processes, and applicable techniques for implementation of compliance and legal requirements and operational processes.
Familiarity with Microsoft Office tools such as Excel, Teams, and the proven ability to learn how to use other unique technologies.
Capable of conducting in depth testing of systems, processes and controls
Manage workflows and task assignment to ensure timely completion of work
Have an execution oriented, process efficiency and continuous improvement mindset
Possessing intellectual curiosity and a passion for seeking to understand
Proven ability to have, maintain, and establish strong contacts within the industry so as to be aware of current industry issues and practices
Applicable certifications such as: ISACA: CISA, CRISC, CET, CGEIT, CISM ISC2: CISSP, CCSP, SSCP Cloud Security Alliance Certs: CCAK Cloud Provider-Specific Certifications

Nice To Haves

MBA, Law Degree or other relevant advanced education
Current and practical knowledge of Technology and/or Information Security activities, challenges, and workflows
Additional industry certifications such as those listed above
BS or Masters in Technology or Security related field
Foundational knowledge of Archer GRC preferred
Project management, Agile experience preferred
Tactical Skills
Demonstrated experience working with regulatory agencies, guidelines and requirements
Strong ability to work with all levels of management within the company
Experience working/managing projects across multiple functional areas and dealing with multiple business partners
Experience working on initiatives that require strategic planning/thinking
Flexibility to switch priorities based on the needs of the company in a fast-paced environment
Ability to grasp complex processes quickly and be able to identify risks and compensating controls
Excellent problem-solving abilities and results oriented; able to make decisions independently
Proven ability to work as a team
Strong leadership skills and ability to influence others
Sound understanding of compliance and operational risks and internal control frameworks
Strong analytical/research skills coupled with ability to effectively summarize findings
Excellent oral, written and interpersonal skills
Ability to adapt to change and communicate changing requirements
Excellent organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail
Self-motivated
Proficient PC skills with experience in Microsoft Office, Outlook and, SharePoint
Adaptability: Demonstrates a willingness to listen to other opinions and adjusts to new or changing assignments, processes, and people while avoiding snap reactions
Agile Mindset: Explains specific agile processes and its associated checkpoints and deliverables and applies major agile tools and techniques to accomplish tasks; understands that failures/defects equate to new learnings
Collaboration: Demonstrates experience in participating in productive collaborative processes that help solve business problems and meet business goals
Problem Solving: Demonstrates the ability to examine a specific problem and understand the perspective of stakeholders; uses fact-finding techniques to identify and document specific problems
Business Acumen: Participates in business tasks to get things done in own business unit and communicates key considerations for business decision-making processes
Data Analysis: Identifies correlations that reveal trends and determine conditions, often with disparate data sets; Evaluates the quality of data collected and the effectiveness of data analysis methods for evaluating performance
Oral & Written Communication: Possesses the ability to adapt listening and facilitation style to others’ communication styles and uses various approaches appropriately and effectively
Risk Management: Implements or manages risk management for own business unit and documents key steps of the risk management process and associated procedures
Systems Thinking: Analyzes the dynamics of a system to determine key characteristics, properties, and functions; surfaces problems within systems and searches for root causes while leveraging a foundational knowledge of continuous improvement

Responsibilities

Evaluate risk and control identification within key processes and perform gap assessments on control coverage as well as first line of defense identification processes
Collaborate with leaders to gain insights on operational performance, emerging risks and strategic initiatives while identifying opportunities for improvement.
Evaluate and monitor projects, strategic initiatives, and new technologies to ensure alignment with risk tolerance and business goals.
Review risks, controls and, conduct assessments to support effective oversight and compliance with risk management requirements.
Oversee the technology portfolio, assessing projects and initiatives to ensure alignment with risk appetite and adequate mitigation strategies.
Support and enhance the overall risk oversight framework by developing and updating oversight practices.
Partner with various teams to influence the implementation of operational practices to mitigate risk within appetite.
Provide expert advice on risk management practices, offering practical solutions to mitigate identified risks.
Analyze and assess risks associated with new products or services including third parties.
Assist with audits and regulatory examinations, ensuring through and timely responses to inquiries and findings.
Foster positive relationships with business partners and senior management ensuring open communication on risk matters.
Escalate and report any significant risk issues and facilitate appropriate corrective actions.
Perform ongoing monitoring of emerging risks, industry and regulatory trends.