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Prudential Financial · 9 hours ago

Director, Tech Risk Management (Hybrid)

Newark, NJ

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$165K/yr - $223K/yr

10+ years exp

Prudential Financial is a leading financial services institution focused on operational risk management. The Director of Operational Risk Management, Technology Risk Partner will oversee the identification, assessment, and mitigation of technology-related risks, ensuring compliance with industry standards and fostering a proactive risk management culture across the organization.

Asset ManagementFinanceFinancial ExchangesFinancial ServicesHealth CareInsuranceRetirement

Responsibilities

Identify and assess technology-related risks including (but not limited to) Identity and Access Management, Vulnerability Management, Resilience, etc. to ensure the organization's risk profile is accurately captured

Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies and controls to address identified technology risks, ensuring the organization's risk appetite and tolerance levels are maintained

Work with control partners and the business to ensure compliance with relevant regulatory requirements and industry standards, such as NIST, ISO 27001, and COBIT, by staying current on changes and advising the organization accordingly

Conduct and review RCSAs to evaluate the effectiveness of existing controls and processes and identify areas for improvement

Oversee the management and remediation of technology-related issues, ensuring timely resolution, escalation, and effective communication with stakeholders

Prepare and present risk reports to senior management and governance forums, clearly communicating the organization's risk posture and mitigation plans

Collaborate with cross-functional teams and key stakeholders to ensure alignment on risk management strategies and initiatives

Continuously monitor and improve the organization's technology risk management framework, incorporating best practices and lessons learned from past incidents. This also includes monitoring emerging technology risks to help prepare Prudential for the future

Qualification

Technology Risk ManagementIT Risk FrameworksRisk Mitigation StrategiesRiskControl Self-AssessmentsRegulatory ComplianceAnalytical SkillsCertifications CRISCCertifications CISSPLeadership SkillsCommunication SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsTeam Collaboration

Required

At least 10 years of progressive experience in operational risk management, internal audit, or compliance within the financial services industry focused on information technology

Familiarity with regulatory requirements and risk management frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001, and DORA

Demonstrated ability to lead and collaborate with cross-functional teams, providing guidance and support on technology risk management initiatives

Expertise in analyzing and interpreting risk data, conducting risk assessments, and developing risk mitigation strategies

Proficiency in conducting RCSAs or process-level assessments, managing and driving remediation of issues, developing key risk indicators, and monitoring risk appetite and tolerance

Ability to prepare and present risk reports to senior management and governance forums, ensuring clear communication of risk posture and mitigation plans

Preferred

Certifications are a plus: CRISC, CISSP, or SANS certifications

Benefits

Market competitive base salaries, with a yearly bonus potential at every level.

Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, Paid Time Off (PTO), and leave of absences, such as parental and military leave.

401(k) plan with company match (up to 4%).

Company-funded pension plan.

Wellness Programs including up to $1,600 a year for reimbursement of items purchased to support personal wellbeing needs.

Work/Life Resources to help support topics such as parenting, housing, senior care, finances, pets, legal matters, education, emotional and mental health, and career development.

Education Benefit to help finance traditional college enrollment toward obtaining an approved degree and many accredited certificate programs.

Employee Stock Purchase Plan: Shares can be purchased at 85% of the lower of two prices (Beginning or End of the purchase period), after one year of service.

Company

Prudential Financial

Prudential Financial specializes in the fields of investment management, life insurance, and retirement benefits. It is a sub-organization of Prudential Financial.

Founded in 1875

Newark, New Jersey, USA

10001+ employees