Principal Lead - Tech Operations

Technology Risk Management Specialist

Role will support: Fed Remediation Program. Regulatory (audits, inquiries, reporting) Model Risk Support Data Governance Support Control testing program ORM Governance: REV's: Risk of Change Unified Release RCSA Process Reviews (aka Process Risk Assessment)

Key Responsibilities

• Help drive the Operational Risk Management (ORM) process for technology organization. Guide key contacts in Technology teams through completion of ORM deliverables with a focus on identifying key risks and controls in processes deemed vital for the reliably delivering services and solutions. Identify new risks and keep action plans current for high risk items.
• Provide in depth technology operational risk subject matter expertise and engage Technology's leaders and their business, risk, compliance and audit partners to further operationalize our technology risk framework. Help drive Technology risk management practices through consulting and thought leadership.
• Provide leadership of at least one direct report as well as provide direction to less experienced. Represent the Technology Risk Office in presentations and meetings with leaders. Be a 'go to' person in Technology Risk Office when Director is unavailable.
• Leverage the organization's Technology Control Framework and comprehensive risk catalog to collectively help drive Technology performance while meeting other stakeholder needs.
• Implement and support approach to drive Technology Risk Office functions, including documented processes, risks and controls, and provide reporting of status. Build out current reporting to provide the CIO leadership team a view into current status of effort.
• Facilitate deployment and maintenance of Technology risk and controls model with assigned Technology teams using industry standard models (e.g., COBIT5, ITIL, NIST) as references. Support Technology teams to deploy, monitor and improve their critical functions in alignment with the model requirements. Communicate requirements to Technology teams and, supporting leaders in complying and soliciting areas for improvement.
• Work with Risk & Control Services (RCS) and other audit and compliance functions to align work and deliverables with the Technology Risk Office operating model. Provide assurance that work remains focused on risks and controls deemed vital for the reliably delivering services and solutions.
• Design materials and conduct any Technology Risk-related training. Facilitate the inclusion of Technology Risk Office principles into awareness and training programs on topics such as performance management, quality management, risk management, compliance, etc..

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in related field; or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant work experience including day-to-day management/supervision and mentoring of a team of risk management professionals.
• Experience and proven success identifying and implementing opportunities for improvement to procedures, process and technology to optimize services and operations.
• Experience working in the financial services industry or other similar, highly regulated environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to translate technical information to non-technical audiences and vice versa.
• Strong business acumen with experience participating in financial planning process and using technology to drive and support the business.

Preferred Qualifications

• CISA, CGEIT, CRISC

About Our Company

Ameriprise India LLP has been providing client based financial solutions to help clients plan and achieve their financial objectives for 125 years. We are a U.S. based financial planning company headquartered in Minneapolis with a global presence. The firm's focus areas include Asset Management and Advice, Retirement Planning and Insurance Protection. Be part of an inclusive, collaborative culture that rewards you for your contributions and work with other talented individuals who share your passion for doing great work. You'll also have plenty of opportunities to make your mark at the office and a difference in your community. So if you're talented, driven and want to work for a strong ethical company that cares, take the next step and create a career at Ameriprise India LLP.

Ameriprise India LLP is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, genetic information, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, marital status, family status or any other basis prohibited by law.