Director, Technology Risk and Business Continuity
UNFCU · Queens, NY · 1 wk ago
HybridFinance$150k–$200k/yrFull-time
Accountabilities
- Technology and Emerging Risk Oversight
- AI Risk and Governance
- Information Security Risk Governance
- Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery Oversight
- Risk Identification, Monitoring, and Reporting
- Governance and Cross-Functional Coordination
- Issue Management and Continuous Improvement
About the Role
This position is hybrid.
NYC Salary Range: $150,000 - $200,000 annually: compensation is commensurate to geographic location.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Risk Management, Information Systems, or related field
- 10+ years of experience in a financial services environment with exposure to regulated environments, including a minimum of 4 or more years in a second line or commensurate risk function
- Experience in:
- Technology risk management, information security/cyber risk, and business continuity and operational resilience
- Risk management, such as identifying risk in key processes, compliance with regulatory requirements, monitoring, testing, issue management, risk appetite and related metrics, and reporting
- Collaborating with business partners to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, fostering cross-functional communication
- Demonstrated ability to provide independent challenge to senior stakeholders, translate technical risks into business and financial impacts
- Strong knowledge of enterprise risk management, financial services regulations (e.g., NCUA, FFIEC, OCC), the three lines of defense model, and technology, cyber, and emerging AI risk frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO, COBIT)
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, with sound risk judgment, analytical skills, and the ability to provide independent, objective oversight
- Strategic thinker with strong digital, cyber, and AI risk awareness, capable of balancing governance, partnership, and practical business solutions
- Exceptional executive communication and influencing skills, with the ability to build relationships and drive outcomes without direct authority, including presenting to senior leadership and the Board.