Position Title: Technology Governance and Assurance Officer
Type of Employment: Permanent, Full-time
Company Overview:
We are working with a leading financial services firm dedicated to providing innovative solutions and exceptional service to their clients. With a commitment to excellence and a focus on integrity, they strive to maintain the highest standards of technology governance and assurance to safeguard their operations and protect the interests of their stakeholders.
Job Overview:
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Technology Governance and Assurance Officer to join their team. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining technology governance frameworks, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, managing technology risks, and providing assurance to senior management and stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities:
Maintain technology governance frameworks, policies, and procedures in alignment with industry standards, regulatory requirements, and best practices.
Monitor and assess compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and internal policies governing technology operations and information security.
Identify, assess, and mitigate technology-related risks that could impact the organization's operations, reputation, or financial health.
Oversee vendor management activities, including vendor selection, contract negotiation, performance monitoring, and risk assessment.
Conduct regular audits, assessments, and reviews of technology systems, processes, and controls to ensure effectiveness and identify areas for improvement.
Provide assurance to senior management, the board of directors, and external auditors that technology risks are being managed effectively and that the organization's technology environment is secure and compliant.
Develop and deliver training programs and awareness initiatives to promote a culture of technology governance, risk management, and compliance throughout the organization.
Stay abreast of emerging technologies, industry trends, and regulatory developments to inform technology governance strategies and practices.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including IT, legal, compliance, and risk management, to address technology-related issues and initiatives.
Drive continuous improvement in technology governance practices by assessing performance, identifying opportunities for enhancement, and implementing changes as needed.
Qualifications:
Strong understanding of regulatory requirements, industry standards, and best practices related to technology governance, risk, and compliance.
Proven ability to develop and implement technology governance frameworks, policies, and procedures.
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, with a keen attention to detail.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact confidently with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Strong team player with a collaborative mindset and a commitment to continuous learning and professional development.