Tech Risk and Controls Director - Regulatory & Risk Assessment - Expert Practice Lead

Join a role that's central to our technological resilience, offering a unique opportunity to shape the firm's tech risk strategy and enhance industry compliance. 

As a Tech Risk & Controls Director in Cybersecurity and Technology Controls, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and implementing the firm's technology risk management strategy. Leveraging your advanced knowledge and expertise in technology-risk disciplines, you will identify, oversee, and mitigate compliance and operational risks in line with the firm's standards. You will collaborate with various stakeholders, including Product Owners, Business Control Managers, and regulators, to develop and maintain a comprehensive view of the technology risk posture and its impact on the business. Your ability to make calculated decisions, manage large teams, and drive strategic projects will be crucial in ensuring the firm's adherence to regulatory obligations and industry best practices. Your work will contribute to the long-term success and resilience of the organization in an ever-evolving technology landscape.

We are seeking a highly skilled and visionary leader to join our Technology Risk and Controls (TRC) organization. This role is pivotal in enhancing the organization's internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR) while driving innovation through modern engineering practices and advanced technology integration. The successful candidate will provide strategic leadership partnering with internal and external auditors, internal stakeholders including product, platform teams, finance teams, and other stakeholders in SOX compliance, IT General Controls (ITGC), and comprehensive risk assessment methodologies.

Job responsibilities

• Drive Regulatory Assessment Leadership & Coordination.  Establish, own, and manage the ITGC assessment and evaluation framework to support SOX compliance processes across Global Technology. Serve as a ITGC control assessment and evaluation’s expert, managing relationships with internal control testing teams, internal assessment teams, audit teams and external auditors to facilitate smooth audit execution and delivery. Lead efforts to ensure audit compliance with Information Technology General Controls (ITGC) testing methods and facilitate assessments of our practices overall. Lead preparation efforts for SOX audits in partnership with internal stakeholders, and teams, ensuring appropriate controls, documentation, and evidence are in place.  Ensure alignment of ITGC processes with ICFR requirements and regulatory standards.  Act as the primary liaison between audit teams, technology, and business units to align audit findings and ensure timely remediation of identified risks and gaps. Lead the implementation and continuous improvement of the CCAP to ensure robust control environments.  Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate ITGC into broader risk management frameworks. Drive risk-based testing strategies to enhance control assurance efficiency and accuracy. 
• Provide Audit Excellence and Expertise.  Provide leadership in audit preparation, execution, and follow-up, ensuring alignment with best practices.  Serve as the primary liaison between the audit function and technology stakeholders. Serve as a thought leader in compliance, providing expertise to guide decision-making at the executive level.  Deliver actionable insights and recommendations to senior leadership based on audit findings. 
• Champion Modern Engineering and Technology Integration.  Leverage automation, AI, and data analytics to optimize SOX compliance workflows. Partner with internal teams to implement engineering principles to streamline evidence collection, testing, and reporting processes. Partner with technology teams to ensure control design supports modern cloud, DevOps, and agile environments.  Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate ITGC into broader risk management frameworks. Drive risk-based testing strategies to enhance control assurance efficiency and accuracy. 
• Promote Global Collaboration and Leadership. Lead, mentor, and develop our practice and assessment professionals, fostering a high-performance culture and continuous learning, encouraging professional growth.Build and manage a team focused on audit readiness, regulatory assessments, and risk control functions to support the organization’s global compliance goals. Build and maintain relationships with global stakeholders, ensuring compliance objectives are met across regions. Ensure the team stays abreast of changes in regulatory requirements, audit standards, and best practices in risk management.
• Lead Program Execution & Governance:  Influence efficient and effective execution of assessment programs, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives, risk appetite, and regulatory compliance. Establish audit readiness programs, ensuring the continuous enh