VP, IT Risk & Compliance

NFP•Los Angeles, CA

2d•$125,000 - $145,000

About The Position

The VP, IT Risk & Compliance, is responsible for leading the firm’s technology risk management and regulatory compliance programs. This role ensures that Wealthspire maintains robust governance across technology, vendor risk, and operational controls, while enabling business innovation and supporting organizational growth.

Requirements

15+ years of experience in IT risk, cybersecurity governance, or compliance
Strong understanding of financial regulatory environments.
Experience with regulatory frameworks (SEC, FINRA, SOC2, NIST)
Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience) in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, with emphasis on IT risk, cybersecurity compliance

Responsibilities

Technology Risk Management Maintain the enterprise IT risk framework and risk register.
Conduct risk assessments across systems, infrastructure, and data platforms.
Partner with technology leadership to ensure effective risk mitigation plans are implemented.
Regulatory & Audit Support Lead IT control programs supporting SEC, SOC 2, ISO, and internal audits.
Coordinate with external auditors and regulatory exam teams to ensure compliance.
Vendor Risk Management Oversee due diligence and ongoing monitoring of technology vendors.
Ensure third-party technology providers adhere to security and compliance standards.
Policy & Governance Maintain and update technology governance policies and procedures.
Lead risk reporting to executive leadership and key stakeholders.
RFP, RFI & Client Security Questionnaires Develop and maintain programs to respond to RFP and RFI requests.
Manage client security and risk questionnaires, collaborating directly with clients, vendors, and partners.