IT Security & Risk Specialist-CRISC/Banking
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Working with one of our top financial clients, this role calls for an IT Security & Risk Specialist – CRISC/Banking, to lead critical governance, risk, and compliance initiatives that strengthen the organization’s information security environment. You will play a key role in assessing, guiding, and overseeing remediation strategies related to IT audits and regulatory findings, working closely with cross-functional teams to ensure robust risk mitigation and control effectiveness.
Responsibilities
- Lead the assessment and validation of audit and regulatory remediation plans to mitigate security risks within technology infrastructure and applications.
- Partner with various technology segments to provide expert guidance on IT audit standards, control frameworks, and governance policies.
- Support continuous improvement of governance and risk oversight practices by enhancing risk identification, control design, and operational effectiveness.
- Identify emerging industry and internal risk trends, offering strategic advice to senior management in risk mitigation and control strategies.
- Drive innovative projects leveraging agile and lean methodologies, including emerging technologies such as AI, ML, Power BI, and automation tools.
- Collaborate with stakeholders across the organization to ensure comprehensive risk management and compliance adherence.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry standards, regulations, and best practices related to information security and IT risk management.
Desired Skill-Set
- Extensive experience in IT audit, governance, and controls within regulated financial environments.
- Strong understanding of IT security standards such as NIST, COBIT, and ITIL, with proven ability to evaluate remediation plans effectively.
- Expertise with GRC frameworks and associated tools like RSA Archer, JIRA, Confluence, SharePoint, and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate complex topics to diverse audiences.
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with strong organizational skills.
- Eager team player with excellent collaboration skills to work effectively across technical and business teams.
Nice to Have
- Certifications such as CISSP, CISA, or equivalent experience.
- Knowledge of emerging technologies like Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and automation tools for risk and compliance initiatives.
- Additional experience with process improvement methodologies such as Six Sigma.
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