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About the Role

This position is responsible for executing a Technology first-line of defense (LOD1) risk and internal control program for Early Warning. The role will collaborate with Enterprise Risk Management Leadership to ensure consistency in the implementation and operationalization of the three lines of defense program across the enterprise. Provide risk leadership for technology portfolios, including issue management and program management for large/complex risk remediation. Translate complex risk matters into actionable plans and deliver executive-level communications.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain technology policies, standards, procedures, and guidelines.
Ensure the policy approval process is followed.
Analyze policy and standard changes across the enterprise to identify impacts and solutions for Technology teams.
Maintain Technology’s process inventory and internal control environment inventory.
Act as point of contact for technology focused external and internal audits and assessments (SOC2, PCI DSS, & others).
Effectively communicate technology and security related risks and vulnerabilities.
Validate solutions being implemented are in line with currently approved policy, in conjunction with Technology and Security teams.
Act as business-line liaison to Enterprise Risk Management and Operational Risk Management.
Perform control testing of technology controls for correct implementation and operation.
Create, facilitate, and manage risk identification and remediation processes.
Ensure risk remediation plans exist and are sufficient; track remediation plans to completion and ensure remediation is on-time and sustainable; ensure action plans and remediation of issues by Risk Owner.
Driving improvements in confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Identify and implement processes improvement efforts.
Work with process and control owners to better define and implement control performance requirements.
Support the company’s commitment to risk management and protecting the integrity and confidentiality of systems and data.

Requirements

Provide risk leadership in support of technology portfolios including supporting issues management (self identified, audit, regulatory and second line of defense observations).
Provide program management support for large/complex risk remediation.
Develop and deliver executive level communication including risk updates, strategy materials and execution-focused presentations tailored to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Translate complex risk matters into actionable plans.
Working knowledge of Technical/Data/Security industry frameworks and regulatory requirements (FFIEC, NIST, ISO).
Candidates responding to this posting must independently possess the eligibility to work in the United States, for any employer, at the date of hire.
This position is ineligible for employment Visa sponsorship.
Background and drug screen.

Skills

ISO 27000
PCI DSS
NIST 800-53a
COBIT
FFIEC handbook
SOC2 Type II
GLBA
FCRA
FISMA
Effective communication
Organization skills
Presentation skills
Security-related technologies including firewalls, IDS, SIEM, vulnerability scanners, anti-virus, data leak prevention, two factor authentication, and VPN.
Implementing cloud transformational and operational risks and controls.
Managing business continuity and disaster recovery initiatives.

Location

Scottsdale
San Francisco
Chicago
New York
Phoenix, AZ
Washington, DC

Work Type

Hybrid
Full-time

Experience Level

7 or more years of related experience.
7+ years work experience in security, governance, compliance, IT audit, information technology, or related.

Education Level

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Business Administration, Finance or Accounting or equivalent experience.
Certification in one of CISA, CISSP, CCSP, CRISC, or equivalent or ability to sit for one of the certifications within the first 12 months of hire.

Salary/Compensations

$144,000 - $180,000 (Phoenix, AZ/ Chicago, IL / Washington, DC)
$173,000 - $216,000 (New York, NY/ San Francisco, CA)

Benefits

Discretionary incentive plan
Healthcare Coverage – Competitive medical (PPO/HDHP), dental, and vision plans as well as company contributions to your Health Savings Account (HSA) or pre-tax savings through flexible spending accounts (FSA) for commuting, health & dependent care expenses.
401(k) Retirement Plan – Featuring a 100% Company Safe Harbor Match on your first 6% deferral immediately upon eligibility.
Paid Time Off – Flexible Time Off for Exempt (salaried) employees, as well as generous PTO for Non-Exempt (hourly) employees, plus 11 paid company holidays and a paid volunteer day.
12 weeks of Paid Parental Leave
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About the Company

Early Warning, we’ve powered and protected the U.S. financial system for over thirty years with cutting-edge solutions like Zelle®, Paze℠, and so much more.
As a trusted name in payments, we partner with thousands of institutions to increase access to financial services and protect transactions for hundreds of millions of consumers and small businesses.
Early Warning Services® delivers innovative payment and risk solutions to financial institutions nationwide.
For over 25 years, Early Warning has been a leader in technology that helps protect and advance the financial system.
We serve a diverse network of approximately 2,500 financial institutions, government entities and payment companies.
Our product solutions enable real-time funds availability for a variety of payment types through our payments network.

Equal Opportunity

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Early Warning Services, LLC (“Early Warning”) considers for employment, hires, retains and promotes qualified candidates on the basis of ability, potential, and valid qualifications without regard to race, religious creed, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, protected veteran or disability status or any factor prohibited by law, and as such affirms in policy and practice to support and promote equal employment opportunity and affirmative action, in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and municipal laws.
The company also prohibits discrimination on other bases such as medical condition, marital status or any other factor that is irrelevant to the performance of our employees.
Early Warning Services® aims to make our recruitment process accessible to any and all users. If you have a disability or a special need that requires accommodation to navigate our website or complete the application process, please email recruiting@earlywarningservices.com for an assistance request.
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Early Warning has developed and maintains a written AAP and upholds pay transparency nondiscrimination.
E-Verify Early Warning Services LLC is a proud participant in E-Verify, a federal program to help ensure a legal and authorized workforce.
As part of our hiring process, we electronically verify the employment eligibility of all new hires through E-Verify.
Privacy Notice Effective: June 4, 2026 This privacy notice is intended to inform California residents of the personal information we collect, how it’s used and disclosed, and the rights you have in regard to such information. Click below for the full privacy notice https://www.earlywarning.com/privacy-notice-employment-applicants