Mountain America Credit Union · 5 hours ago
Director IT and Data Risk Management
Sandy, UT
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expMountain America Credit Union is seeking a Director of IT and Data Risk Management to oversee technology and data-related risk domains. This role involves maturing the credit union’s IT risk governance practices and building a scalable data risk and governance program, ensuring alignment with enterprise risk frameworks and regulatory guidance.
BankingFinancial ServicesMortgage
Responsibilities
Oversee the credit union’s second line IT Risk Management Framework, including risk assessments, issue oversight, control testing strategy, and governance documentation
Evaluate and provide challenge to first line practices related to system change management, software development, platform resilience, vendor platforms, and IT operations
Collaborate with IT and ERM to define key risk indicators (KRIs), support risk appetite alignment, and develop enterprise reporting for IT risk themes
Lead the build-out of the second line enterprise Data Risk Governance Program, defining policies, roles, standards, and escalation protocols
Establish risk-based processes for data classification, quality, lineage, privacy, lifecycle management, and metadata governance
Partner with data owners, stewards, and business units to integrate risk controls into data handling and analytics processes
Collaborate with Legal, Privacy, and Compliance teams to support regulatory readiness for data usage, access, and storage requirements
Lead the design and implementation of a comprehensive AI governance program that establishes policies, controls, and oversight mechanisms to ensure responsible development and deployment of AI across the organization
Coordinate cross‑functional stakeholders—including legal, compliance, data, security, and business leaders—to identify, assess, and mitigate AI‑related risks and ensure alignment with regulatory, ethical, and organizational standards
Contribute to the development and automation of technology and data risk processes within the credit union’s GRC platform
Manage reporting routines, issue escalation protocols, and regulatory documentation for IT and data risk domains
Assist in the coordination of regulatory exams and internal audits related to IT governance, operational resilience, and data protection
Manage a team of risk analysts or program specialists in support of IT and data risk management objectives
Serve as a trusted advisor across business units and risk domains, building consensus and driving a proactive risk culture
Influence the design and adoption of sustainable governance practices for emerging technologies, including AI, cloud services, and automation
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in information technology, Risk Management, Data Analytics, or related field
8+ years of experience in IT risk, data governance, or enterprise risk within a financial institution or regulated entity
3+ years in a related leadership role, governance focus preferred
Strong working knowledge of IT governance frameworks such as COBIT, NIST RMF, ITIL, and data governance best practices
Strong working knowledge of AI governance frameworks and regulations such as NIST AI Risk Management Framework, EU AI Act, US-state laws regulating AI systems, and ISO 42001
Experience with data governance tools or metadata platforms (e.g., Cyera, Collibra, Informatica)
Familiarity with data privacy regulations and standards (e.g., GLBA, CCPA, ISO/IEC 38505)
Certifications such as CISSP, CRISC, CISA, CDPSE, CGEIT, or equivalent
Prominent knowledge of theory and organizational experience through extensive exposure to complex practices across several different disciplines within IT governance and/or data governance
Technology Governance Acumen: Deep understanding of IT risk drivers, controls, and operating environments
Data & AI Governance Vision: Strong foundational understanding of how to stand up and mature data and AI governance capabilities
Strategic Execution: Skilled at translating risk vision into phased implementation plans and metrics
Credible Challenge: Ability to raise concerns, recommend alternative strategies, and influence decision-making across departments
Collaboration and Communication: Engages diverse stakeholders and communicates risk insights with clarity and confidence
Leverages knowledge of trends in profession and/or specialized areas to influence strategy
Creates a sense of urgency and accountability in delivering objectives and a culture which fosters innovation and creativity
Develops multifunctional leadership
Coaches individuals to reach full potential, builds coaching capability in others
Helps orchestrate talent development & movement across the business unit or function
Leads Work effectively & regularly across functions
Responsible for effectiveness of team(s) and performance results
Responsible for a business process in a function of notable risk and complexity
Directs multiple related teams or function with significant and critical organization-wide impact
Operates with autonomy on operational matters, accountable to BU Leadership
Limited to no revenue generation responsibilities
Has budget responsibility
Actively develops strategic plan for the function or business processes with VP
Sets objectives for self and/or a team/project members
Delivers the results that have a tangible impact for function or business process
Adapts strategy to changing conditions
Identifies external threats and opportunities and adapts strategy to changing conditions
Strategic planning horizon generally 1 - 3 years
Actively participates in building BU plan
Applies company level financial and economic perspectives to decision making and problem solving
Gathers and analyzes information at an expert level
Manages the resolution of complex or unusual business problems
Applies analytical thinking, problem identification and solving and decision making
Implementation of solutions requires a medium-term view
Ability to sit, talk and hear consistently
Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less)
Distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more)
Color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)
Ability to lift up to 10 pounds frequently and up to 25 pounds occasionally
There are no unusual environmental factors (such as a typical office)
Moderate noise (business office with computers and printers, light traffic)
Company
Mountain America Credit Union
Mountain America Credit Union is a member-owned, full-service financial institution.
1001-5000 employees
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Chad Curtis
EVP/Chief Financial Officer
Nathan Anderson
Executive Vice President/Chief Operating Officer
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