The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC) · 2 days ago
Associate Director IT Embedded Risk (Blockchain / Smart Contract)
Jersey City, NJ
Contract
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expThe Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC) is at the forefront of innovation in the financial markets, focusing on secure technology solutions. The IT Risk Management Associate Director is responsible for providing exam and audit support, participating in risk management activities, and coordinating with various teams to drive process improvement.
FinanceFinancial ExchangesFinancial ServicesInformation Technology
Responsibilities
Submit continuous improvements requests to the Continuous Improvement Review Team
Participate in domain initiatives / projects – provides governance and process support to the domain while helping to ensure adherence to internal system development processes
Teamwork – partners with other IT Risk Managers to identify best practices and monitors adheres to standard processes
Documentation – coordinates process reviews for exams, audits and engagements to monitor and assess controls using the Process Risks and Controls (PRC) Framework
Partners with control functions and other IT Risk Managers to support all relevant audits and engagements
Contribute to the development of Management Self-Identified issues and manages the Issue Management process including reporting for the domain
Performs Management Control Testing to assess control design and effectiveness and document results
Review standards, policies, and procedures and performs a rationalization assessment to minimize duplicative guidelines
Participate in issue sustainability assessments to prevent repeat issues
Support the Process, Risks and Controls framework by identifying control improvements
Develop plans and execute on strategic priorities for the department
Actively contributes to the Center of Excellence by developing guidance to improve Ways of Working
Qualification
Required
Minimum of 8 years of related experience
Experience in IT and / or Financial Services
Effective Communication Skills (oral and written)
Good Time Management Skills
Knowledge of IT General Controls and Application Controls and audit principles
Knowledge of FinTech, Blockchain technology, and Smart Contracts technology
Possess a can-do attitude and have an inquisitive mindset
Knowledge of Risk Management Principles and critical thinking
Experience managing integrated audits end to end
Posses a good work ethic and have a willingness to learn and execute the big picture
Preferred
Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent experience
Familiarity with software development or equivalent experience is preferred
Possess an Internal Audit certification or in a related field
Benefits
Comprehensive health and life insurance and well-being benefits, based on location
Pension / Retirement benefits
Paid Time Off and Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being.
Company
The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC)
With over 50 years of experience, DTCC is the premier post-trade market infrastructure for the global financial services industry.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
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Frank La Salla
President, CEO and Director of DTCC
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Edward Cortes
Executive Director
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