Arvest Bank · 19 hours ago
Technology Governance and Operations Control Spec
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid, Senior Level
$87K/yr - $103K/yr
5+ years expArvest Bank is committed to providing financial solutions and ensuring regulatory compliance in their operations. The Technology Governance and Operations Control Specialist will ensure adherence to industry best practices and frameworks while managing risk and compliance activities across the organization.
BankingFinanceFinancial Services
Responsibilities
Identify, assess, and mitigate business unit and corporate risk, evaluate controls, and recommend change that reduces risk
Foster strong partnerships with internal and external audit or assessment partners, facilitating audit activities and ensuring effective coordination and communication
Measure compliance with implementation and alignment to industry frameworks, conducting gap analysis, risk assessment, and monitoring remediation from planning to resolution
Monitor issue remediation and perform first-line reviews of expected deliverable information to ensure they deliver the intended outcomes
Partner with SLoD to provide input/review frameworks, policies and standards. Facilitate Business Line awareness of and adherence to risk frameworks, policies, and standards. Report and escalate exceptions and facilitate Business Line corrective actions
Assess gaps and emerging threats and perform pre-2LoD and/or 3LoD review readiness
Support the technology process in identifying an issue, assessing severity, and developing and tracking remediation action plans
Review and validate the accuracy of information to be documented in the GRC and enterprise governance repository
Produce periodic reporting on issues management, governance, risk and control issues
Maintain centralized document management of all audit and governance documentation artifacts
Review technical (IT) policies and transformation by testing business processes to identify efficiencies, key objectives, and the optimal level of risks
Investigate and manage key interdependencies that impact risk across technology and operations while developing and monitoring strategies, goals, and processes that assess the level of risk to ensure maximum audit and compliance
Monitor and report on compliance with established IT governance frameworks
Communicate and collaborate effectively with stakeholders to regularly plan, schedule, and perform audits and assessments
Stay current with emerging trends, technologies, and regulatory changes impacting IT governance and operations
Challenge the status quo. Find opportunities to improve and streamline existing processes
Undertake ad-hoc projects as needed
Understand and comply with bank policy, laws, regulations, and the bank's BSA/AML Program, as applicable to your job duties. This includes but is not limited to; complete compliance training and adhere to internal procedures and controls; report any known violations of compliance policy, laws, or regulations and report any suspicious customer and/or account activity
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Information Technology or equivalent risk-related financial field of study or equivalent relevant work or military experience
5 years of experience in the Information Technology industry
5 years of IT audit experience or IT audit liaison
5 years of experience implementing regulatory/compliance processes (e.g., FFIEC, CIS, COBIT, NIST, etc.)
3 years of experience as a technical governance writer, including policies, standards, procedures, business glossaries, and data catalogs
Strong understanding of IT governance frameworks and regulatory requirements
Proficiency in regulatory frameworks and best practices in technology and operations control (e.g., FFIEC, COBIT, ITIL, NIST, CIS)
Broad understanding of technical, risk management, and compliance concepts
Experience interpreting and applying banking regulations, technical best practices and control frameworks
Experience conducting IT internal audits and assessments
Proficiency within Archer, ServiceNow GRC, JIRA, or other GRC Software applications
Thorough knowledge of auditing principles and practices and a thorough understanding of banking laws/regulations
Excellent risk assessment and management skills
Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and communicate complex concepts clearly to non-technical stakeholders
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines
Relevant military experience is considered for veterans and transitioning service members
Preferred
Professional designations such as CGRC, CISSP, CISA, and CRISC
Benefits
Comprehensive suite of benefits
Full range of health and life, financial, and wellness benefits
Competitive compensation, benefits packages, and significant professional growth
Excellent benefits package
Engaged, rewarded for performance, and encouraged to grow professionally and personally
Company
Arvest Bank
Arvest Bank is a community-based financial institution serving more than 110 communities in Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri and Oklahoma.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
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Matt Machen
President & COO
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Yurik Paroubek
Chief Operating Officer
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