Sr Director Analyst, Risk Strategy for CIOs in Financial Services, Remote-Us, Remote-EMEA

Gartner

67d • $152,000 - $190,000 • Remote

About The Position

Gartner is looking for a Senior Research Director, Analyst to provide insight to CIOs in the Financial Services industry globally on those CIOs' mission-critical priorities related to protecting the firm from risk. Your experience will ideally come from working closely with CIOs, including: Experience in the Financial Services industry. Gartner is looking for your technology leadership in the financial services industry in areas such as artificial intelligence, cybersecurity strategy and governance, board communication, IT risk metrics, regulatory compliance, spending priorities, and strategic risk planning. A background in vendor selection of risk applications from financial services-specific and cross-industry technology providers. Demonstrated commitment to staying current with the technology (e.g. AI agents, quantum computing) and business model disruptions (e.g. open finance, real-time payments, agentic commerce) impacting CIOs' risk initiatives.

Requirements

• 10+ years of relevant field or industry experience in a leadership role, 3 of which in banking technology.
• Subject Matter Expert around Financial Services technology and strategies where IT needs to address risk threats.
• Strong understanding in at least one of the following technology categories: AI, threat detection, identity access management, data security, or endpoint detection.
• Understanding the business and IT capabilities needed for banks to serve their consumer or corporate customers while maintaining trust and regulatory compliance.
• Strong passion for learning about and providing insight into new trends and developments in security for banks around the globe.
• Vendor selection experience is a plus.
• Excellent English language communication skills - writing experience a plus. Fluency in a second language is also an advantage.
• Proficient in analyzing and synthesizing data; can effectively apply patterns and frameworks while drawing and defending conclusions to client challenges.
• Demonstrated success in presenting to C-suite executives one-to-one and at large and small-scale speaking engagements.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in cross-team settings with other colleagues from the Financial Services practice or other Gartner subject matter experts with different domain coverage.

Responsibilities

• Work with a collaborative team of highly experienced Analysts to build authoritative insights that directly address the priorities and challenges of CIO clients aligned to the Financial Services sector.
• Serve as an authority on how CIOs plan and execute risk management initiatives in IT.
• Deliver strong positions on best and emerging practices for CIOs to manage risk which results in reduced operating losses and positive business results.
• Support sales and client service teams in delivering insight to clients and prospects.
• Present on Financial Services research and related thought leadership in one-to-one and one-to-many forums, including client presentations and Gartner events.
• Develop predictions and scenarios about the future of risk technology in Financial Services and the implications and actions for CIOs.

Benefits

• Generous PTO
• 401k match up to $7,200 per year
• Opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount
• Annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance, or a role-based, uncapped sales incentive plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services