Operational Risk Supervisor (IT)

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The Ford Motor Credit Company team helps put people behind the wheels of great Ford and Lincoln vehicles. By partnering with dealerships we provide financing personalized service and professional expertise to thousands of dealers and millions of customers in over one hundred countries around the world.

In this position...

• The Operational Risk Supervisor IT is a critical leadership position at Ford Credit in Dearborn MI focused on establishing and managing a brand-new IT Second Line of Defense (2LOD) team.

• Reporting to the Manager of Operational Risk the successful candidate will be responsible for providing independent oversight of Fords IT risk landscape ensuring that IT controls are robust effective and aligned with industry standards.

What youll do...

• Establish recruit and lead a high-performing team of IT risk professionals fostering a culture of continuous improvement accountability and collaboration.

• Partner closely with the First Line of Defense (1LOD) IT teams to deeply understand their operations identify key IT risks and pinpoint the most critical controls designed to mitigate those risks.

• Lead comprehensive IT risk assessments leveraging established methodologies to evaluate the likelihood and impact of identified risks

• Develop and implement a robust methodology for 2LOD IT control testing. Scope plan and execute independent testing of IT controls to assess their design and operating effectiveness.

• Analyze the results of control testing identify control deficiencies and provide clear actionable feedback to 1LOD teams on the effectiveness of their controls highlighting both strengths and areas for improvement.

• Ensure that IT controls are thoroughly documented accurately reflect operational practices and are actively utilized by the 1LOD. Monitor and provide oversight on remediation efforts for identified control gaps.

• Contribute to the ongoing development and refinement of Fords IT risk management framework policies and procedures aligning with industry best practices and regulatory requirements.

• Build strong relationships with IT leadership internal audit compliance and other risk functions to promote a cohesive and integrated approach to risk management.

Youll have...

• Bachelors degree in Information Technology Computer Science Information Security Risk Management or a related field.

• Minimum of 8-10 years of progressive experience in IT IT risk management IT audit information security or a related governance risk and compliance (GRC) function.

• At least 3-5 years of experience in a leadership or management role including building and managing teams.

• Demonstrated experience with Second Line of Defense (2LOD) functions or internal audit within a large complex IT environment.

• Proven ability to conduct and lead IT risk assessments and evaluate control effectiveness.

• In-depth understanding of IT control frameworks (e.g. COBIT NIST CSF ISO 27001) regulatory requirements (e.g. SOX GDPR CCPA) and industry best practices.

• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate technical details into business risks

• Strong leadership interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal) with the ability to collaborate effectively

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment

Even better you may have...

• Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)

• Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC)

• Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)

• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)

• Other relevant certifications in IT audit risk management or information security.

• Experience working in the financial/banking industry or other highly regulated environments is an asset

• Familiarity with AI control frameworks data governance and data lineage principles

You may not check every box or your experience may look a little different from what weve outlined but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company we encourage you to apply!

As an established global company we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe or keep you close to home Will your career be a deep dive into what you love or a series of new teams and new skills Will you be a leader a changemaker a technical expert a culture builderor all of the above No matter what you choose we offer a work life that works for you including:

• Immediate medical dental vision and prescription drug coverage

• Flexible family care days paid parental leave new parent ramp-up programs subsidized back-up child care and more

• Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement fertility treatments and more

• Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases

• Tuition assistance

• Established and active employee resource groups

• Paid time off for individual and team community service

• A generous schedule of paid holidays including the week between Christmas and New Years Day

• Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.

This position is a leadership level 6.

For more information on salary and benefits click here: sponsorship is not available for this position.

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This position is hybrid. Candidates who are in commuting distance to a Ford hub location may be required to be onsite four or more days per week.

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