About the Role
RGA is seeking an experienced individual to play a pivotal role in shaping and implementing its technology and cyber risk management strategy. Leveraging advanced knowledge and expertise in cyber and risk technology-risk disciplines, you will identify, oversee, and support the mitigation of compliance and operational risks. You will collaborate with various business, risk, and 1st line technology stakeholders across RGA to develop and maintain a comprehensive view of the cyber and technology risk posture and its impact on the business. Your work will contribute to the long-term success and resilience of the organization in an ever-evolving technology landscape.
Responsibilities
- Support comprehensive risk assessments of IT domains (e.g., IT asset management, cryptography, network infrastructure, cloud security, IT service management, disaster recovery, vulnerabilities, patch and configuration management, AI risks).
- Lead the implementation of globally aligned Enterprise IT Risk Management framework standards and policies.
- Provide subject matter expertise and technical guidance to technology-aligned process owners.
- Engage with global risk owners to challenge and validate risk assessments and treatment decisions.
- Collaborate with the Global Security Office (GSO) and Global Technology to develop and implement automated risk reporting (e.g., KRIs, control indicators) for cyber and technology risk posture and executive insights.
- Support regional business entities in meeting compliance requirements for regulations (e.g., OSFI, DORA, NYDFS, MAS).
- Perform other duties as assigned to support organizational needs.
Requirements
- 9+ years of experience in 1st line cyber and tech technical roles, IT risk management, audit, and risk programs process automation.
- Strong technical competence and in-depth understanding of IT domains, risk frameworks, and emerging risks.
- Ability to identify and resolve technical, operational, and organizational problems.
- Ability to guide, influence, and persuade internal and external stakeholders.
- Ability to make timely and effective decisions.
- Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and accuracy.
- Strong software development life cycle skills, including business requirements identification and documentation, functional and user test planning and execution, training material content development and delivery, and pre- and post-production planning and coordination.
- Project management skills, including evaluating project objectives and scope feasibility, scheduling resources, and managing budget.
Skills
- Technical competence in IT domains, risk frameworks, and emerging risks
- Excel
- SharePoint
- Power BI
- PowerPoint
- CISSP certification
- CRISC certification
- Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
- Project Management
- Analytical skills
Location
- St. Louis, MO Headquarters
- Toronto office
- Remote
Work Type
- Hybrid
- Full Remote
Experience Level
- 9+ Years
Education Level
- Bachelor’s Degree in Arts/Sciences (BA/BS) or equivalent in computer science, information systems, engineering, or a related field
Salary/Compensations
- $115,700.00 - $144,650.00 Annual Base
- Annual bonus plan
- Long-term equity incentive plan eligibility
Benefits
- Health benefits
- Retirement benefits
- Other employee benefits
About the Company
- RGA is a purpose-driven organization solving challenges through innovation and collaboration.
- A Fortune 200 Company.
- Listed among World’s Most Admired Companies.
- The only global reinsurance company focused primarily on life- and health-related solutions.
- Aims to make financial protection accessible to all.
- Driven by purpose, RGA solves challenges and looks to the future.
- RGA fosters collaboration for positive change and makes a difference daily.
Equal Opportunity
- RGA is an equal opportunity employer.
- Qualified applicants considered without regard to race, color, age, gender identity or expression, sex, disability, veteran status, religion, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by applicable equal employment opportunity laws.
