Technology Risk Specialist

Truist•Atlanta, GA

3d•$150,000 - $160,000•Onsite

About The Position

Individual contributor to the Truist second-line-of-defense (LoD2) Technology Risk team responsible for independent risk oversight of one or more Technology Risk Framework domains and/or Business Unit Technology areas. Partner with Enterprise Technology teammates and stakeholders in assigned oversight areas, advise on risk-related topics, effectively challenge through risk programs, and independently evaluate technology risk in the Truist environment. Experienced governance professional within the Information Risk Oversight (IRO) organization responsible for supporting the execution of enterprise risk management programs, governance initiatives, issue remediation activities, and regulatory and audit engagements. Partners across business, technology, and risk functions to coordinate program execution, governance processes, stakeholder engagement, and strategic initiatives while developing executive reporting, managing regulatory deliverables, monitoring key milestones, and driving continuous process improvement. Serves as a trusted liaison to ensure high-quality deliverables, effective cross-functional collaboration, and successful execution of organizational objectives and regulatory commitments. For this opportunity, Truist will not sponsor an applicant for work visa status or employment authorization, nor will we offer any immigration-related support for this position. This includes, but is not limited to: H-1B, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT, J-1, TN-1, TN-2, E-3, O-1. Future sponsorship for U.S. lawful permanent residence status.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
5+ years of banking, technology, operations or risk management experience.
Strong business acumen / knowledge, problem solving, critical thinking and decision-making skills.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills demonstrating the ability to establish credibility with all levels of management effectively. Demonstrated effective influencing skills.
Demonstrated consistent execution and delivery of high-quality work products
Comfort with data and applying analysis to derive value-add insights
Adept with Microsoft Office products.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in Business Administration (MBA) or 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 (e.g. Tableau).
Familiarity with enterprise Governance Risk and Compliance (eGRC) platforms and tools (e.g., RSA Archer)
Project Management certification.
Strong Data Analytical skills to derive valued information used in risk perspectives.

Responsibilities

Provides independent risk oversight (i.e. second line of defense/LOD2) for Truist Technology and related consult to Truist Business Units through the effective identification, mitigation, monitoring and reporting of technology risk and other related risks (e.g., operational, compliance) within Enterprise Technology.
Serve as a subject matter expert and steward of the Technology Risk Framework to identify, report and mitigate technology risks.
Execute independent assessment and oversight of the maturity of technology and adequacy of technology controls to achieve business outcomes for performance, stability, security and service availability.
Strengthen and sustains proactive risk culture through conducting effective risk focused management and partnership routines with technology teams and internal partners.
Review and challenge outcomes of first-line-of-defense risk program execution.
Monitor legal, regulatory, compliance and audit matters for assigned Technology oversight area and ensures timely action.
Contribute to complex projects which may have both technology and enterprise wide impact beyond risk management.
Comfortable and has demonstrated effectiveness in interdisciplinary, matrix environments.