Cyber Security & Technology Risk Manager

At Early Warning, we've powered and protected the U.S. financial system for over thirty years with cutting-edge solutions like Zelle, Paze, and so much more. As a trusted name in payments, we partner with thousands of institutions to increase access to financial services and protect transactions for hundreds of millions of consumers and small businesses.

Positions located in Scottsdale, San Francisco, Chicago, or New York follow a hybrid work model to allow for a more collaborative working environment.

Candidates responding to this posting must independently possess the eligibility to work in the United States, for any employer, at the date of hire. This position is ineligible for employment Visa sponsorship.

Overall Purpose

The Manager, Cyber & Technology Exam Management, will support the Cybersecurity and Technology Risk Oversight Center of Excellence (CTRO-COE) Program within the Second Line of Defense (2LOD). This role is responsible for facilitating regulatory exams, audits, and other assessments, including independent review and challenge of the first line, as well as leading targeted assessments across technical domains.

Essential Functions

* Center of Excellence Operations

* Unify second-line oversight across cybersecurity and technology risk by executing a center-of-excellence operating model in the context of exam, audit, and assessment management.

* Work with other risk domain owners to support first-line's understanding of risk/control requirements and to provide integrated risk management oversight on cross-risk assessments.

* Develop and drive periodic management reporting regarding cybersecurity and technology risk management exams, audits, and assessments.

Regulatory Exam Facilitation & Oversight

* Drive consistency and defensibility in regulatory exam readiness and response through centralized oversight and quality assurance.

* Lead the distribution, collection, and review of cybersecurity and technology-related examination, audit, and assessment requests.

* Execute quality control review during cybersecurity and technology-related examinations, including developing management responses and remediation plans for regulatory findings.

Second Line Targeted Assessments

* Conduct targeted assessments across technical domains including but not limited to identity and access management, cryptography, data security, DevSecOps, and IT asset management.

Advisory & Partnership

* Serve as a trusted advisor to first-line business and functional leaders, balancing strong risk oversight with enabling business objectives.

* Collaborate with Enterprise Risk, Operational Risk, Enterprise Compliance, Technology & Security Risk, and Legal to ensure coordinated risk management practices.

* Provide timely and actionable feedback to strengthen first-line risk ownership and accountability.

The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow instructions and perform other related duties as assigned by their supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications

* Education and/or experience typically obtained through completion of a Bachelor's degree or equivalent.

* Minimum of 7+ years of risk management experience, preferably in financial services or other highly regulated industries.

* Familiarity with frameworks, regulations, and standards, including but not limited to: Cyber Risk Institute Profile, ISO Standards, PCI DSS, NIST 800-53a, SIG, Federal Financial Examination Council (FFIEC) handbooks, Service Organization Controls in accordance with SSAE No.18, GLBA, NYDFS, and FCRA.

* Required certification in one of CISA, CISSP, CISM, CCSP, CRISC, CGEIT, GSNA, GCIH, or equivalent or ability to sit for one of the certifications within the first 12 months of hire.

* Strong understanding of operational risk programs (e.g. RCSA, Risk Events, Issue Management, KRIs, etc.).

* Exceptional communication skills with ability to synthesize and present complex risk issues clearly and persuasively.

* Creative problem solver who also demonstrates strong attention to detail and efficiency.

* Ability to drive change in a dynamic business environment.

* Strong relationship building skills.

* Excellent organizational, analytical and project management skills.

* Background and drug screen.

Preferred Qualifications

* Multiple certifications in any of the following: CISA, CISSP, CISM, CCSP, CRISC, CGEIT, GSNA, GCIH, or equivalent.

* Experience with security-related technologies including Identity and Access Management tools, single-sign-on technologies, and technology systems.

* Cybersecurity and technology consulting or advisory background at a top firm (Deloitte, PwC, Accenture, or equivalent).

* Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

Physical Requirements

Working conditions consist of a normal office environment. Work is primarily sedentary and requires extensive use of a computer and involves sitting for periods of approximately four hours. Work may require occasional standing, walking, kneeling, and reaching. Must be able to lift 10 pounds occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently. Requires visual acuity and dexterity to view, prepare, and manipulate documents and office equipment including personal computers. Requires the ability to communicate with internal and/or external customers. Employee must be able to perform essential functions and physical requirements of position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Candidates responding to this posting must independently possess the eligibility to work in the United States at the date of hire.

The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow instructions and perform other related duties as assigned by their supervisor.

The base pay scale for this position in:
Phoenix, AZ/ Chicago, IL / Washington, DC in USD per year is: $104,000 - $130,000.
New York, NY/ San Francisco, CA in USD per year is: $125,000 - $156,000.
Additionally, candidates are eligible for a discretionary incentive plan and benefits.

This pay scale is subject to change and is not necessarily reflective of actual compensation that may be earned, nor a promise of any specific pay for any specific candidate, which is always dependent on legitimate factors considered at the time of job offer. Early Warning Services takes into consideration a variety of factors when determining a competitive salary offer, including, but not limited to, the job scope, market rates and geographic location of a position, candidate's education, experience, training, and specialized skills or certification(s) in relation to the job requirements and compared with internal equity (peers). The business actively supports and reviews wage equity to ensure that pay decisions are not based on gender, race, national origin, or any other protected classes.

Some of the Ways We Prioritize Your Health and Happiness

• Healthcare Coverage-Competitive medical (PPO/HDHP), dental, and vision plans as well as company contributions to your Health Savings Account (HSA) or pre-tax savings through flexible spending accounts (FSA) for commuting, health & dependent care expenses.

• 401(k) Retirement Plan-Featuring a 100% Company Safe Harbor Match on your first 6% deferral immediately upon eligibility.

• Paid Time Off -Flexible Time Off for Exempt (salaried) employees, as well as generous PTO for Non-Exempt (hourly) employees, plus 11 paid company holidays and a paid volunteer day.

• 12 weeks of Paid Parental Leave

• Maven Family Planning - provides support through your Parenting journey including egg freezing, fertility, adoption, surrogacy, pregnancy, postpartum, early pediatrics, and returning to work.

AndSOmuch more! We continue to enhance our program, so be sure tocheck our Benefits page here for the latest. Ourteamcan share more during the interview process!

Early Warning Services, LLC ("Early Warning") considers for employment, hires, retains and promotes qualified candidates on the basis of ability, potential, and valid qualifications without regard to race, religious creed, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, protected veteran or disability status or any factor prohibited by law, and as such affirms in policy and practice to support and promote equal employment opportunity and affirmative action, in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and municipal laws. The company also prohibits discrimination on other bases such as medical condition, marital status or any other factor that is irrelevant to the performance of our employees.

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