Technology Risk Management Lead

About Us

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Job Expectations

The Technology Risk Management Lead will assist in the identification, assessment and mitigation of risk across the Technology domain; help drive remediation efforts to reduce risk; ensure compliance and adherence to governance processes and defined controls; drive awareness and ownership of risks and controls to support the 1st Line of Defense activities.

Expectations

• Drives awareness, adoption and implementation of the risk management framework and policy across Technology.
• Evaluates end-to-end technology processes to help identify and manage risk.
• Works with Technology stakeholders to drive remediation of issues and helps ensure robust action plans are developed and completed.
• Serves as a liaison for Internal Audit, External Audit and Regulators.
• Establishes training programs and protocols to address compliance and risk management issues in Technology.
• Develops and produces risk reporting to Senior Management including emerging risks and mitigation strategies to address risk or control failure.
• Supports the establishment and execution of SOX and operational controls across Technology Division.
• Ensures compliance with SOX requirements.
• Provides mentorship to other risk management team members.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications- Education Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree

Qualifications- Experience/Skills/Competencies

• Minimum seven years experience in Risk Management methods and techniques.
• Practical experience in internal/external audits.
• Experience in IT Governance including governance frameworks: COBIT, FFIEC, COSO, etc.
• Risk, Compliance and/or Audit related certification preferred: CISA, CISSP, CISM, CRISC, etc.
• Strong technical knowledge of SOX/Internal Controls.
• Experience in Big 4 Accounting firms with a focus on Technology preferred.
• Financial services experience preferred.
• Ability to work and collaborate effectively
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to think and act strategically
• Desire to learn new technologies and identify process improvements and efficiencies
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing needs and requirements
• Sound analytical and problem-solving skills

Compensation

The base salary range for this position is ($130,000 - $150,000) inclusive of all geographical differences in the labor market. The base salary for the position will be determined based on factors such as the candidate's work location, skills, education, and experience. In addition to those factors, we believe in the importance of pay equity and consider the internal equity of our current team members in determining any final offer. We offer a competitive benefits package including health, dental, vision, life insurance, paid time-off benefits, flexible spending account, 401(k) with employer match, and ESPP.

Additional Information

The application deadline for this job opportunity is 9/1/2025.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

Finance of America is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, religion, creed, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.