Senior Risk Officer

Zions Bancorporation is one of the nation’s premier financial services companies operating as a collection of great banks under local brands and management teams in high-growth western markets. Zions is regularly recognized by American Banker as one of the “Best Banks to Work For” and as having a top banking team in its list of “The Most Powerful Women in Banking.” Our customers consistently vote us as the best bank in our local markets., We value our employees, and we are committed to search out, recognize and create fulfilling opportunities for outstanding people within our organization, rewarding them for their contributions to our success. We recognize that banking is a “local” business, and that to be successful, we must have very strong ties to the communities we serve and strong relationships with our customers.

With benefits starting on day one, 12 bank holidays, profit sharing and company-matched 401(k) contributions, Zions is dedicated to being an employer of choice in our communities. At Zions, the possibilities are endless. You bring the talent; we bring the opportunity.

Zions Bancorporation is currently looking for an experienced Sr. Risk Officer to join the Data, Technology and Cybersecurity Risk Oversight team with proven second line of defense risk oversight experience. This individual will be primarily responsible for providing risk oversight of the Bank’s technology, cloud, and cybersecurity initiatives and related efforts including underlying policies, processes, committee level reporting, issue management, and other governance related enablement activities. This role requires a broad mix of business, banking process, technical acumen, and risk management knowledge with the ability to challenge and influence others while communicating to various levels of the organization.

The successful candidate 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.

Responsibilities:

·         Ensure alignment with the risk management frameworks.

·         Identify gaps in policies, programs, standards, documented risks and controls, key risk indicators, and integrations with other business processes.

·         Document credible challenge of Risk Registers (Risk and Control Matrices), including control testing and residual risk analysis.

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

·         Enable risk management through effective utilization of Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) tool.

·         Demonstrate strong project management skills.

·         Evaluate alignment with organizational risk programs and tolerances.

·         Serve as a risk advisor on critical projects and initiatives.

·         Demonstrate agility to adapt to changing demands.

Requirements:

·         8+ years of IT Audit or a relevant 2^nd Line Risk Management function

·         8+ years of experience within one or a combination of the following: cybersecurity, cloud technologies, technology architecture, software development, or other technologies

·         Compelling problem identification and solving abilities to include analytical and evidence gathering practices to support conclusions.

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

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

·         Knowledge of information technology and cybersecurity industry frameworks (NIST, ITIL, COBIT, other)

·         Proven success working with all levels of management, relationship management, strategic thinking, diplomacy, and negotiation.

·         Excellent written and verbal communication skills

·         Ability to adjust to changing priorities.

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

·         Applicable bachelor’s degree (accounting, computer science, engineering, information management, security, other technical fields) or equivalent work experience

·         A combination of education and experience may meet qualifications.

A Plus:

·         An industry recognized certification in Cybersecurity, Cloud Architecture or Cloud Security

·         Familiarity with architectural standards and requirements

·         Banking industry knowledge

·         Strong familiarity with Agile methodologies and general project management

·         Familiarity with software development practices and requirements

·         Familiarity with compliance with industry frameworks such as COSO, NIST CSF, FFIEC, ITIL, Cobit, etc.

Location:

This position has a hybrid work from home schedule with a minimum of three days per week in the office at the new Zions Technology Center in Midvale, UT.

The Zions Technology Center is a 400,000-square-foot technology campus in Midvale, Utah. Located on the former Sharon Steel Mill superfund site, the sustainably built campus will be the company’s primary technology and operations center.  This modern and environmentally friendly technology center will enable Zions to continue to compete for the best technology talent in the state while providing team members with an exceptional work environment with features such as:

·         Electric vehicle charging stations and close proximity to Historic Gardner Village UTA TRAX station.

·         At least 75% of the building is powered by on-site renewable solar energy.

·         Access to outdoor recreation, parks, trails, shareable bikes and locker rooms.

·         Large modern cafe with a healthy and diverse menu.

·         Healthy indoor environment with ample natural light and fresh air.

·         LEED-certified sustainable building that features include the use of low VOC-emitting construction materials.

Benefits: 

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

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

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

·         Paid Training, Paid Time Off (PTO) and 11 Paid Federal 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

·         Employee Ambassador preferred banking products

Apply now if you have a passion for impactful outcomes, enjoy working collaboratively with co-workers, and want to make a difference for the clients and communities we serve.