Santander · 1 month ago
Associate – Technology & Cyber Risk Management RCSA Validation
Dallas
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$71K/yr - $120K/yr
5+ years expSantander is a global leader and innovator in the financial services industry, and they are seeking an Associate to join their Technology & Risk Management team. This role focuses on Risk and Control Self-Assessment (RCSA) validation, responsible for executing validations of technology and cybersecurity risk/control assessments to ensure compliance with standards.
BankingCommercial LendingFinanceFinancial ServicesPersonal Finance
Responsibilities
Perform independent validation and challenge of Technology and Cyber RCSA assessments completed by the First Line of Defense (FLOD), ensuring completeness, accuracy, and adherence to Risk Management policies and procedures
Review and challenge the Risk and Control Matrix (RCM) for technology and cyber domains, confirming that key risks (e.g., cybersecurity, data integrity, system availability, change management) are adequately identified and mitigated
Provide second line oversight of FLOD control testing programs by evaluating the adequacy of control design, evidence of operating effectiveness, and accuracy of control test results conducted by the FLOD
Challenge and validate risk and control ratings
Partner with Risk Management team and other second line functions to ensure alignment between RCSA results, key metrics, and ICT risk appetite
Support development and continuous improvement of SLOD RCSA validation methodologies, templates, and tools tailored to technology risk and cyber controls
Provide periodic reporting to TRM leadership, governance committees on validation outcomes, control effectiveness
Contribute to awareness and training initiatives to strengthen the program
Ensure documentation of validation activities meets internal audit and regulatory expectations, supporting a robust control assurance framework
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Risk Management, or related field
Overall professional experience of 5+ years or more in Technology Risk Management, Cybersecurity Risk, IT Audit, or Operational Risk within financial services
Demonstrated hands-on experience in testing and validating technology and cyber controls within the RCSA framework
Strong knowledge of ICT risk domains (e.g., cybersecurity, system availability, change management, data integrity, third-party risk)
Experience within a highly regulated environment such as the financial services industry
Experience performing process assurance activities
Strong knowledge of IT and cybersecurity risks, including IT general controls, identity and access management, network security, cloud, and application security
Familiarity with industry frameworks and standards such as NIST, ISO 27001, COBIT, ITIL, CIS Controls
Understanding of regulatory expectations related to technology and cyber risk (e.g., OCC, FFIEC, PRA, EBA, DORA)
Structured, detail-oriented, and analytical, with the ability to balance execution and coordination
Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, capable of interfacing with both technical and non-technical teams
Proactive and organized, able to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
Strong risk, process, and control validation and/or assessment skills
Advanced knowledge of technical risk management best practices and how to implement them
A team player who can coordinate and drive consensus among different teams and stakeholders having varying viewpoints
Ability to convey a sense of urgency and drive issues/projects to closure
CISA, CRISC, CISSP, CISM, CCAK, or PMP
Preferred
Master's Degree in related disciplines
Established work history or equivalent demonstrated through a combination of work experience, training, military service, or education
Experience in Microsoft Office products
Benefits
Fair and competitive rewards package
Benefits are designed to support you, your family and your well-being, now and into the future
Company
Santander
Banco Santander is a banking firm that specializes in various banking services including retail, commercial, digital, & investment banking.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2013-05-30Post Ipo Equity
1987-08-07IPO
Leadership Team
Hector Grisi
Consejero Delegado de Banco Santander
John Whelan
Managing Director of Digital Assets
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