Tech Risk and Controls Lead - Technology regulatory change management

Join our team to play a pivotal role in mitigating tech risks and upholding operational excellence. Drive innovation in risk management and advance your career with us.

As a Tech Risk & Controls Lead within the Cybersecurity and Technology Controls team, you will identify and mitigate compliance and operational risks in line with firm standards. You provide subject matter expertise and technical guidance to technology-aligned process owners, ensuring controls operate effectively and comply with regulatory, legal, and industry standards. By partnering with stakeholders, you contribute to reporting a comprehensive view of technology risk posture and its impact on the business. Your advanced knowledge enables you to drive innovative solutions and manage a diverse team in a dynamic risk landscape.

Job responsibilities

• Ensure effective identification, quantification, communication, and management of technology risk, focusing on root cause analysis and resolution recommendations
• Uses enterprise-authorized AI capabilities within the work environment to accelerate synthesis of risk/control evidence and draft executive-ready reporting, validating outputs and handling data according to sensitivity and security requirements
• Develop and maintain robust relationships, becoming a trusted partner with LOB technologists, assessments teams, and data officers to facilitate cross-functional collaboration and progress toward shared goals
• Execute reporting and governance of controls, policies, issue management, and measurements, offering senior management insights into control effectiveness and inform governance work
• Proactively monitor and evaluate control effectiveness, identify gaps, and recommend enhancements to strengthen risk posture and regulatory compliance
• Promotes reuse-first, AI-assisted approaches to streamline recurring control testing and issue/action-plan management routines, ensuring human review and alignment to auditability and regulatory expectations

Required qualifications, capabilities and skills

• Minimum 5 years of experience or equivalent expertise in technology risk management, cybersecurity, or a related field, with a focus on regulatory compliance and risk mitigation
• Demonstrated experience using enterprise-authorized AI capabilities within the work environment to support technology risk and controls workflows with strong validation habits and awareness of data sensitivity.
• Ability to review and validate AI-assisted risk summaries and recommendations before use, escalating when uncertain and ensuring outcomes align to security, auditability, and regulatory expectations.
• In-depth understanding of risk management frameworks, industry standards, and financial industry regulatory requirements
• Proficient knowledge and expertise in data security, risk assessment & reporting, control evaluation, design, and governance, with a proven record of implementing effective risk mitigation strategies
• Demonstrated ability to influence executive-level strategic decision-making and translating technology insights into business strategies for senior executives

Preferred qualifications, capabilities and skills

• Advanced degree in cybersecurity, information technology, or related field
• Experience leading cross-functional teams in a technology risk environment
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Certified in CRISC, ISO 27001 and proven track record of implementing innovative risk management solutions