Webster Bank · 1 day ago
Director, Information Risk
Stamford, CT
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$150K/yr - $175K/yr
8+ years expWebster Bank is a leading commercial bank focused on serving clients and supporting communities. The Director of Information Risk will mature Risk Management practices, ensuring effective IT controls and management of Technology Risk while meeting regulatory expectations.
Banking
Responsibilities
In collaboration with IT process owners, lead the identification of material risks associated with Webster Technology activities, and the establishment of necessary operating procedures and technical standards to mitigate these risks and comply with policies and standards
Provide effective review and challenge and/or design, implementation, and execution of the Information Technology Risk Management framework/s and relevant controls
Liaison between second line and third line. Support or review requirements for internal audits, external audits, and regulatory exams
Coach, review and challenge process control designs, self-assessments (RCSA), input and track risk acceptances, and perform control testing. Provide guidance to and coordination with all constituencies. Identify enterprise trends, synergies, and opportunities for change
Qualification
Required
8+ years of experience in Risk or Audit functions, preferably in a banking environment
Bachelor's degree, advanced degree preferred
Strong risk management skills in field such as Enterprise or Operational Risk, Internal Audit, or Information Security Risk Management
Ability to plainly describe risk concepts to first line operational personnel
Synthesis of complex and potentially conflicting data into simple, actionable reporting
Familiarity with technology, and an aptitude for learning emerging technologies and how regulatory requirements may evolve
Able to build successful relationships with all levels of staff and management, ability to collaborate and communicate up/down and across the organization with internal/external partners
Problem Solving: Someone who is naturally curious, who can find creative solutions to effectively address auditor needs and implement in an impactful way
Adaptability: Need to be able to work in a dynamic environment with shifting priorities, must be detail oriented with a systems mindset, and have strong project management / organizational skills
Initiative: Make continuous progress on the things that matter without specific instructions; find more effective or efficient solutions to existing problems
Communication: Excellent oral and written communication skills, and able to translate complex technical terms into simple business language
Project Management: Able to lead multiple and/or complex projects and track status to completion, within given constraints
Preferred
CISA, CRISC, CISSP or other auditing or risk management certification preferred
Benefits
Incentive compensation
Company
Webster Bank
Webster is a commercial bank that provides financial services to corporations, individuals, families, and partners.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$653MKey Investors
Greystone
2025-09-11Post Ipo Debt· $350M
2024-12-02Post Ipo Debt· $303M
2002-10-17IPO
Leadership Team
Neal Holland
Chief Financial Officer
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Daniel Gioia
Sr. Managing Director
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