Technology Risk Sr Specialist

Truist Financial - Atlanta, GA

Part-time,Full-time - Senior

Atlanta, GA

Credit Intermediation and Related Activities

About the position

The Technology Risk Sr Specialist at Truist plays a crucial role in the second-line-of-defense Technology Risk team, providing independent risk oversight across various Technology Risk Framework domains and Business Unit Technology areas. This position involves partnering with Enterprise Technology teams to advise on risk-related topics, evaluate technology risks, and ensure effective risk management practices are in place.

Responsibilities

• Provide independent risk oversight for Truist Technology and consult with Business Units on technology risk identification, mitigation, monitoring, and reporting.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on the Technology Risk Framework to identify, report, and mitigate technology risks.
• Execute independent assessments of technology maturity and adequacy of controls to achieve business outcomes.
• Strengthen risk culture through effective 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 oversight areas and ensure timely action.
• Lead complex projects with broad technology and enterprise-level impact, providing informal leadership and serving as a resource on complex solutions.
• Bridge business and IT functions effectively, pivoting between advisory and implementation roles.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 10+ years of banking, technology, operations, or risk management experience.
• Strong business acumen, management experience, problem-solving, critical thinking, influencing, and decision-making skills.
• Experience operating independently and navigating ambiguity to deliver value.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to establish credibility with all management levels.
• Demonstrated ability to organize and manage complex initiatives and deliver high-quality work products.
• Comfort with data and applying analysis to derive 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 financial services technology-related laws, regulations, and risk management standards.
• Familiarity with risk measurement approaches and reporting tools like Tableau.
• Familiarity with enterprise Governance Risk and Compliance (eGRC) platforms like RSA Archer.
• Professional risk management designations such as CISA or Project Management certification.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance and disability coverage.
• Accidental death and dismemberment insurance.
• Tax-preferred savings accounts and a 401k plan.
• At least 10 days of vacation and 10 sick days per year.
• Paid holidays.
• Potential eligibility for a defined benefit pension plan, restricted stock units, and/or a deferred compensation plan.