Apply to Technology Governance Risk Manager- 2026-65

emergiTEL is hiring a Technology Governance Risk Manager for our client in the financial services industry.

Hourly Rate: $80/hr Inc.

Job Description (English)

As our client's next Technology Risk Manager, you will operate as a first-line risk and compliance advisor within Client Experience and Technology (CXT), supporting the Risk and Control Self-Assessment (RCSA) programs.

You will partner with business and technology stakeholders to identify regulatory obligations and risks, assess control design and operating effectiveness, document evidence and conclusions, and monitor deficiencies and action plans. As a trusted advisor, you will provide clear, practical guidance that strengthens risk ownership, control effectiveness, and informed decision-making.

Accountabilities

Coordinate RCSA activities in accordance with client frameworks, standards, risk appetite, and program timelines.
Facilitate regulatory compliance, risk, and control assessments with accountable business and technology stakeholders.
Assess control design to determine whether controls appropriately address identified risks and regulatory obligations.
Assess control operating effectiveness using risk-based procedures, evidence, and appropriate sampling to determine whether controls operate consistently as intended.
Document assessment procedures, evidence, results, and conclusions clearly and maintain complete, accurate program records in the applicable governance, risk, and compliance platform.
Identify control deficiencies and compliance gaps; recommend remediation, risk acceptance, or escalation and monitor action plans through completion.
Monitor emerging risks, regulatory changes, business changes, and recurring findings to determine whether risks and controls require reassessment.
Prepare concise program reporting, trends, insights, and recommendations for risk owners and senior leaders.
Advise and coach stakeholders on first-line risk ownership, regulatory obligations, control design, operating effectiveness, and evidence expectations.
Partner with Risk, Compliance, Internal Audit, and other stakeholders to support effective oversight and continuous improvement of the RCSA programs.

Technical & Professional Experience

Five to seven years of experience in technology risk, operational risk, regulatory compliance, IT audit, or technology governance.
Practical experience delivering or supporting RCSA, control assessment, or comparable risk and compliance programs.
Demonstrated experience assessing control design and operating effectiveness, including developing risk-based procedures, evaluating evidence, applying appropriate sampling, identifying deficiencies, and documenting defensible conclusions.
Strong understanding of regulatory obligations, risk and control concepts, issue management, risk appetite, and the three lines model.
Strong analytical and judgment skills, with the ability to synthesize complex information and develop clear, actionable recommendations.
Strong facilitation, stakeholder management, and written and verbal communication skills, including experience presenting findings to senior leaders.
Experience with governance, risk, and compliance platforms such as MetricStream, Archer, ServiceNow GRC, or an equivalent tool.
Experience using data analytics, automation, or AI to improve risk and compliance processes is an asset.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Information Systems, Accounting, Risk Management, or a related discipline is required.

Certifications

One or more of the following designations strongly preferred:

Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)
Certified Risk Management Assurance (CRMA)
Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)

Vacancy Status / Statut du poste

This is an active position currently open for hiring.

Use of Artificial Intelligence / Utilisation de l'intelligence artificielle

No artificial intelligence (AI) is used in the screening or selection process. All applications are reviewed by our recruitment team.

Equal Opportunity / Égalité des chances

Our client is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals regardless of background. Hiring decisions are based solely on skills, experience, and qualifications relevant to the role.