Director of Technology Risk and Governance

Zions Bancorporation’s Enterprise Technology and Operations (ETO) team is transforming what it means to work for a financial institution. With a commitment to technology and innovation, we have been providing our community, clients and colleagues the best experience possible for over 150 years. Help us transform our workforce of the future, today.

We are currently looking for a Director of Technology Risk and Governance to join the Enterprise Technology and Operations Risk Management Team.

The Enterprise Technology and Operations Risk Management Team is responsible for implementing risk management processes that comply with the company’s risk framework, regulatory requirements and business needs.  We partner with process owners to identify and measure risk, and create solutions that protect our customers, the bank and the communities in which we operate. We are committed to the continual excellence of our teammates and our company. Come join our amazing team of technology, cyber and operational risk professionals!

The Director of Technology Risk and Governance will:

• Oversee and lead the first line of defense technology and cyber risk team. Evolve the current first line of defense enterprise-wide technology risk management program to be a highly integrated yet objective function supporting technology and cyber strategies.
• Build, grow, and coach a team of technology and cyber risk managers. Foster high performance and culture of innovation and problem solving.
• Partner with technology, cyber, data, and project management office leadership to support the execution of technology RCSA activities including identifying risks, designing mitigating controls and solutions, monitoring the overall risk profile of technology, evaluating risk trends and identifying systemic issues through root cause analysis.
• Promote organizational resiliency by identifying and mitigating threats through risk-based consultation, advice, and direction for implementation of our policies, standards, control design and control implementation.
• Interact strategically with executive leadership to provide risk management guidance and proactively provide tactical recommendations to resolve enterprise level threats.
• Collaborate with second line of defense (Enterprise Risk Management, Technology Risk Oversight, Sarbanes Oxley (SOX), Compliance, etc.) and third line of defense (Internal Audit) partners on observations, opportunities, and solutions to effectively mitigate risk.
• Direct the development of tools, guidelines, and playbooks for operational control activities and ongoing monitoring for risk management programs, including control self-assessments, remediation plans, operational key results, and Key Risk Indicators (KRI).
• Continuously evaluate technology and cyber security control design to ensure effectiveness and compliance with policies and standards.
• Oversee the operation of technology and cyber risk exceptions and formal risk acceptance processes. Report on aggregate risk of exceptions to senior leaders. Determine appropriate action for areas of significant risk.
• Drive technology risk issue management practices including facilitation of overall trend analysis, status updates, and reporting.
• Develop and present regular technology and cyber risk reporting to executive leadership, including the technology and cyber risk management committee and the Risk Oversight Committee of the Board.
• Maintain awareness and understanding of applicable regulations, best practices, and emerging threats, integrating these into technology and cyber risk management methodologies, practices, and reporting.
• Contribute to and drive AI governance and risk practices for the enterprise. Partner with key stakeholders to design and implement robust strategies to manage AI-introduced enterprise risks.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Proficient knowledge of multiple technology domains and related governance practices and regulatory requirements, in areas such as FFIEC, NIST, COBIT, CCM, and COSO. 
• Expert knowledge of risk assessment, control design and effectiveness, threat scenario analysis, and control monitoring (including KRIs and control testing).
• Expert ability to discern technology and cyber risks and succinctly communicate impact to senior and executive management.
• Demonstrated strengths in managing relationships across an enterprise with an ability to positively influence outcomes.
• 10+ years of technology risk management, regulatory, or IT audit experience supporting a large organization, with preferred experience from a Financial Institution.
• 4+ years of experience working in financial services or related regulatory agencies, preferred.
• 5+ years of personnel management experience including hiring, performance management, coaching, and development, preferred.
• Strong understanding of AI and Generative AI technologies, preferred.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university.
• Relevant IT, Audit, Security, or Risk Management certification (CISSP, CISM, CISA, CRISC), preferred.

Work Location:

Zions Technology Center - 7860 South Bingham Junction Blvd, Midvale, UT 84047

The Zions Technology Center is a 400,000-square-foot technology campus in Midvale, Utah. Located on the former Sharon Steel Mill superfund site, the sustainably built campus is the company’s primary technology and operations center. This modern and environmentally friendly technology center enables Zions to compete for the best technology talent in the state while providing team members with an exceptional work environment with features such as:

• Electric vehicle charging stations and close proximity to Historic Gardner Village UTA TRAX station.
• At least 75% of the building is powered by on-site renewable solar energy.
• Access to outdoor recreation, parks, trails, shareable bikes and locker rooms.
• Large modern cafe with a healthy and diverse menu.
• Healthy indoor environment with ample natural light and fresh air.
• LEED-certified sustainable building that features include the use of low VOC-emitting construction materials.

Benefits: 

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance - START DAY ONE! 
• Life and Disability Insurance, Paid Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
• Health Savings (HSA), Flexible Spending (FSA) and dependent care accounts
• Paid Training, Paid Time Off (PTO) and 11 Paid Federal Holidays
• 401(k) plan with company match, Profit Sharing, competitive compensation in line with work experience
• Mental health benefits including coaching and therapy sessions
• Tuition Reimbursement for qualifying employees
• Employee Ambassador preferred banking products

Apply now if you have a passion for impactful outcomes, enjoy working collaboratively with co-workers, and want to make a difference for the clients and communities we serve.