Technology Risk Specialist
About The Position
The Technology Risk Specialist is an individual contributor on Truist’s second-line-of-defense (LoD2) Technology Risk team, providing independent risk oversight for one or more Technology Risk Framework domains and/or Business Unit Technology areas. The role partners with Enterprise Technology teammates and stakeholders, advises on risk-related topics, challenges risk program execution, and independently evaluates technology risk in the Truist environment. As part of the Information Risk Oversight organization, this experienced governance professional supports enterprise risk management programs, governance initiatives, issue remediation, and regulatory and audit engagements. The role coordinates program execution and stakeholder engagement across business, technology, and risk functions; develops executive reporting; manages regulatory deliverables; monitors milestones; and drives continuous process improvement. It serves as a liaison to support quality deliverables, cross-functional collaboration, and organizational objectives and regulatory commitments. The position is associated with a first-shift schedule. The posting describes a five-days-in-office requirement, with preference for locations within Truist’s footprint; locations outside the footprint may be considered for remote work. Listed locations are Charlotte, North Carolina; Atlanta, Georgia; Richmond, Virginia; and Raleigh, North Carolina. Truist will not sponsor work visas or employment authorization and will not provide immigration-related support for this position.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- At least 5 years of experience in banking, technology, operations, or risk management.
- Strong business acumen and knowledge, problem-solving, critical-thinking, and decision-making skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to establish credibility with all levels of management.
- Demonstrated influencing skills.
- Consistent execution and delivery of high-quality work products.
- Comfort with data and applying analysis to derive value-added insights.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office products.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree in Business Administration (MBA) or an advanced degree in Business Management, Technology, or Finance.
- Familiarity with risk measurement approaches, including development of Key Risk Indicators and thresholds, and associated reporting and analytics tools such as Tableau.
- Familiarity with enterprise Governance Risk and Compliance (eGRC) platforms and tools such as RSA Archer.
- Project Management certification.
- Strong data analytical skills to derive useful information for risk perspectives.
Responsibilities
- Provide independent second-line-of-defense risk oversight for Truist Technology and related consultation to Business Units by identifying, mitigating, monitoring, and reporting technology and related risks, including operational and compliance risks.
- Serve as a subject matter expert and steward of the Technology Risk Framework to identify, report, and mitigate technology risks.
- Independently assess and oversee the maturity of technology and adequacy of technology controls in support of business outcomes for performance, stability, security, and service availability.
- Strengthen and sustain a proactive risk culture through effective risk-focused management and partnership routines with technology teams and internal partners.
- Review and challenge first-line-of-defense risk program execution outcomes.
- Monitor legal, regulatory, compliance, and audit matters for assigned Technology oversight areas and ensure timely action.
- Contribute to complex projects with potential technology and enterprise-wide impact beyond risk management.
- Coordinate enterprise risk management programs, governance processes, issue remediation activities, regulatory and audit engagements, stakeholder engagement, and strategic initiatives.
- Develop executive reporting, manage regulatory deliverables, monitor key milestones, and drive continuous process improvement.
- Work effectively in interdisciplinary, matrixed environments.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Accidental death and dismemberment coverage
- Tax-preferred savings accounts
- 401(k) plan
- At least 10 days of vacation during the first year, prorated as applicable
- 10 sick days, prorated as applicable
- Paid holidays
- May be eligible for a defined benefit pension plan, restricted stock units, and/or a deferred compensation plan, depending on position and division
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
