We are seeking a Technology Risk Lead to drive identification, assessment, and mitigation of technology-related risks across the organization. This role will partner closely with IT, Product, Security, and Business teams to ensure robust risk management practices are embedded into systems, processes, and decision-making.
Key Responsibilities :
1. Technology Risk Management :
– Develop and implement the enterprise technology risk management framework
– Identify, assess, and monitor IT risks across applications, infrastructure, and processes
– Maintain risk registers, heatmaps, and risk dashboards
2. Risk Assessment & Controls :
– Conduct risk assessments for new systems, products, and change initiatives
– Define and validate control frameworks (preventive, detective, corrective controls)
– Lead risk reviews for BRD/PRD, system designs, and architecture decisions
3. Governance & Compliance :
– Ensure alignment with regulatory, compliance, and internal audit requirements
– Support audits (internal/external) and manage remediation plans
– Drive adherence to frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST, COBIT, or similar
4. Incident & Issue Management :
– Analyze technology incidents for root cause and systemic risk implications
– Track and report risk events, near misses, and control failures
– Ensure timely closure of risk issues and action items
5. Stakeholder Management :
– Partner with IT, Engineering, Product, and Business teams to embed risk practices
– Present risk insights and recommendations to senior leadership
– Act as a trusted advisor on risk-related decision making
6. Continuous Improvement :
– Drive automation and tooling for risk assessment and reporting
– Introduce proactive risk identification approaches (e.g., FMEA, scenario analysis)
– Promote a strong risk-aware culture across teams
Required Qualifications :
– Bachelors or Masters degree in Technology, Risk Management, or related field
– 8 to 12+ years of experience in Technology Risk, IT Audit, Information Security, or similar
– Strong understanding of IT systems, SDLC, and enterprise architecture
– Experience with risk frameworks (ISO, NIST, COBIT, FAIR, etc.)
– Proven experience in risk assessments, control design, and governance
Preferred Qualifications :
– Certifications such as CISA, CRISC, CISSP, or equivalent
– Experience in regulated industries (Banking, Fintech, Insurance, etc.)
– Exposure to cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP)
– Familiarity with DevOps, Agile, and modern engineering practices
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