Zions Bancorporation is building the bank of the future and changing what it means to work for a financial institution. Banking is being digitally transformed and the impact will be greater than we now imagine. Customers want to interact with us differently and have very demanding expectations of their bank. Our vision is to deliver intuitive, efficient, and visually appealing digital experiences that empower employees to better service our customers, help customers effectively run their business, and help consumers achieve their personal financial goals. We accomplish this by gaining a deep understanding of our target users and their key journeys and challenges. Leveraging a strong foundation focused on data access, transparency, and insights to provide new capabilities to our users.

We operate in a fast-paced, information-driven environment, which means we need people who bring diverse experiences, perspectives, and expertise to meet the ever-changing demands of our technology-infused customers’ lives. Your ability to adapt, learn, and innovate helps increase revenue, reduce operational costs, mitigate risk, and, most importantly, lead to the superior experience and success of our clients.

We believe that investing in your success is an investment in our customers and our business. Our people are what sets us apart and make us great. This is a unique opportunity for you to own your career growth through Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, Women in Technology, and Workforce of the Future initiatives that allow you to network across the organization, volunteer in our community, and build your technical and soft skills. Together we are building a culture that values diversity and creates a space of belonging for all our team members.

Zions Bancorporation is seeking an experienced Sr. Risk Officer - Technology Risk Oversight to join the Data, Technology and Cybersecurity Risk Oversight team. This individual will primarily be responsible for key governance and oversight practices, including developing and implementing training, policies, processes, committee level reporting, control testing initiatives, issue management, and other governance related enablement activities. This role requires a broad mix of business, banking process, technical acumen, and risk management with the ability to inspire, influence through others while communicating to various levels of the organization.

The Sr. Risk Officer - Technology Risk Oversight will drive a risk-focused, disciplined, and balanced approach to evaluate and improve risk management practices, control effectiveness, and governance processes in a complex technology and business environment. Position will work out of the Zions Technology Center located in Midvale, UT and will have a hybrid work schedule.

We are looking for a highly motivated, self-starter who will:

• Ensure alignment with risk management frameworks.

• Enable sound governance practices via the development of procedures, processes, tools and templates for the Data, Technology and Cybersecurity Risk Oversight team.

• Build relationships with key stakeholders, subject matter experts, internal control partners and/or first line risk management.

• Provide oversight of control testing and issue management related initiatives.

• Assist in the preparation and delivery of quantitative and qualitative risk reporting.

• Coordinate the implementation of training related activities and assess the training needs of relative stakeholders in support of risk management initiatives.

• Engage with business partners to embed risk management practices into daily operations.

• Evaluate alignment with organizational risk programs and tolerances.

• Demonstrate agility to adapt to changing demands.

  Job Qualifications:

• 6+ years of experience within one or a combination of the following: risk management, compliance, audit, governance, or other directly related experience.

• A combination of education and experience may meet qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Technology, Finance, Business Administration, Risk Management, or related field

• Experience with control testing/validation, including control development and oversight activities.

• Experience with issue management oversight, including development of issues and response plans, and reporting.

• Previous board and/or risk committee governance reporting at a banking institution.

• Experience developing training material and facilitating meetings or workshops.

• Experience developing procedures, process, tools and templates.

• Experience with Risk and Control Self-Assessments and Key Risk Indicators.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Effective credible challenge practice and attention to detail.

• A team player and relationship builder who can work with individuals and groups in a constructive and collaborative manner.

• Experienced presentation skills including verbal and PowerPoint design and delivery.

• Industry recognized technology or risk certification such as CISSP, CRISC, CISA, etc.

  Nice to have:

• Banking industry knowledge

• Strong familiarity with Agile methodologies and general project management

• Familiarity with compliance with industry frameworks such as COSO, NIST CSF, FFIEC, ITIL, and Cobit

• IT Audit Background preferred.

  Benefits:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance - START DAY ONE!

• Life and Disability Insurance, Paid Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance

• This position is eligible to earn a base salary in the range of:

• Sr Risk Officer I - $90K to $132K

• Sr Risk Officer II - $130K to $160K

• Health Savings (HSA), Flexible Spending (FSA) and dependent care accounts

• Paid Training, 20 days of Paid Time Off (PTO). (PTO covers both sick and vacation days without distinguishing between them), 11 Paid Federal Holidays, and any applicable state 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 enrolled in an accredited degree program related to the needs of the business, maximum of $5,250 per calendar year, employees are eligible for the program upon hire

• Employee Ambassador preferred banking products

Req ID: 064199

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