Director - Tech Compliance Regulatory Change Management (Banking Regulations/ First Line of Defense (1LOD))
Director - Tech Compliance Regulatory Change Management (Banking Regulations/ First Line of Defense (1LOD))
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$ 170000 - 255000
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Annual Range: $170000.00 to $255000.00 annually bonus benefits
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Technology Control & Compliance is seeking an experienced and strategic Director First Line of Defense (1LOD) Compliance professional to lead our efforts in ensuring all technological & cybersecurity operations systems and innovations within the bank adhere to applicable laws regulations and internal policies.
This role is responsible for developing implementing and overseeing the banks 1LoD technology & cybersecurity compliance change program ensuring adherence to a complex array of global and domestic laws and regulations industry standards internal policies and bridging the gap between technological advancement and regulatory imperatives. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of cybersecurity & technology industry frameworks banking & financial regulations and risk management principles. You will be a proactive leader capable of translating complex regulatory requirements into actionable compliance strategies and fostering a culture of security and compliance throughout the organization.
Key Responsibilities:
- Strategic Leadership:Develop and execute the enterprise technology & cybersecurity compliance change strategy aligning with business objectives and evolving regulatory requirements (e.g. FFIEC GLBA Dodd-Frank OCC bulletins FRB guidance GLBA NYDFS GDPR CCPA etc).
- Regulatory Interpretation & Implementation:Monitor interpret and disseminate information on new and updated technology and cybersecurity regulations laws and industry standards relevant to the financial & banking sectors. Translate these requirements into practical implementable controls and policies. Conduct a gap analysis of the current control framework against new regulatory requirements and drive the action required to achieve adherence.
- Emerging Technology Compliance:Proactively assess and provide guidance on the compliance implications of adopting new and emerging technologies (e.g. AI/ML blockchain RPA advanced analytics).
- Advisory: Proactively identify and assess technology & cybersecurity compliance risks inherent in products services processes and controls.
- Countermeasures: Consult with business leadership and second line compliance to design and implement effective controls and mitigation strategies.
- Assurance: Support the execution of business-level compliance risk assessments and control self-assessments.
Qualifications:
- 710 years of compliance legal or regulatory advocacy & industry engagement experience within a financial institution preferably in a business-aligned or first line of defense role.
- Deep expertise in banking regulations and compliance frameworks including but not limited to:
- Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA)
- NYDFS Cybersecurity Regulation (23 NYCRR Part 500)
FFIEC IT Handbooks (e.g. Operations Audit Development and Acquisition Business Continuity Outsourcing Cybersecurity)
OCC Bulletins and Consent Orders related to technology
FRB guidance on technology risk management
Global and domestic data privacy regulations (e.g. GDPR CCPA state-specific privacy laws)
Operational Resilience frameworks (e.g. from FRB OCC FDIC other supra-national and national regulatory bodies).
- NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF)
- ISO 27001/27002
- PCI DSS (if applicable)
- Proven experience in developing implementing and managing Technology & Cybersecurity compliance programs in a complex organizational environment.
- Strong understanding of IT governance risk and control frameworks (e.g. COBIT ITIL NIST CRI Cyber Profile).
- Sound understanding of various security technologies (e.g. SIEM DLP IDS/IPS WAF endpoint security cloud security).
- Excellent analytical problem-solving and decision-making skills.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate complex technical and regulatory information to both technical and non-technical audiences including senior leadership and regulators.
- Proven ability to manage competing priorities in a complex matrixed environment
Preferred:
- Bachelors degree in Cybersecurity Information Technology Computer Science Law or a related field.
- Advanced degree (e.g. JD MBA MPA) or professional certifications such as CRCM CISSP CISM CISA CRISC CGEIT.
- Experience working with compliance technology tools and issue management systems.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
