IT/Cybersecurity/Fintech Manager

The Division of Banks is currently accepting applications for the position of IT/Cybersecurity/FinTech Manager. This role will be responsible for overseeing a team of examiners who conduct IT and Cybersecurity examinations of Massachusetts state-chartered banks and credit unions as well as non-depository licensees.

About the Division:

As an employee of the Division of Banks, you will contribute to the mission of the Division of Banks by ensuring a sound, competitive, and accessible financial services environment throughout the Commonwealth. The Division maintains public confidence in Massachusetts financial institutions through the oversight of state-chartered banks and credit unions as well as non-depository-licensees doing business in Massachusetts. We are a consumer protection agency, and we support financial literacy education and programs benefiting residents across the Commonwealth. The majority of the Division's employees are Examiners who conduct a variety of on-site and off-site examinations of financial institutions and licensed entities under the Division's jurisdiction. 

At the Division of Banks every employee’s ideas and experiences are welcomed. We value and respect that each individual brings different skills and perspectives that uniquely contribute to our agency and the work that we do. It is important that each employee feel empowered to contribute as this allows for more effective collaboration and better results. Within our workplace community, we offer a variety of training and mentoring to create and maintain learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.

To learn more about the Division of Banks, click here.

As an IT/Cybersecurity/FinTech Manager, you can expect to: 

• Manage the supervisory activities associated with information technology (IT) risks and cyber preparedness at all regulated entities as well as some third party service providers.
• Assist with the assessment of technology risk at financial institutions by analyzing the information security program and risk management practices to ensure practices mitigate industry risk.
• Maintain awareness of trends within financial technology (fintech) and cybersecurity.
• Conduct classroom and on-the-job trainings as needed for field examination staff.
• Support the Division’s engagement with the emerging fintech industry and participate in other state initiatives to foster and encourage technological innovation within the Commonwealth.

Consider joining our management team if you:

• Are interested in a public position and are enthusiastic about serving the public good through the supervision and regulation of the banking, credit union, or financial services industries.
• Have experience leading audits or IT / Risk Management examinations and overseeing the work of IT/Cyber examiners.
• Are familiar with or experienced in information technology, cybersecurity, cybersecurity frameworks, or fintech in a financial services or government environment.
• Have an interest in researching and staying current on cyber events as well as conducting cybersecurity trainings and presentations.