Technology Governance Manager

Job Description

Technology Governance Manager | Zions Bank

The Tone:
This is a full-time, in-office role at Zions Bancorporation, located at the Zions Technology Center in Midvale, UT. Zions Bancorporation’s Enterprise Technology and Operations (ETO) team is dedicated to technology and innovation within the financial institution sector. This role is crucial for developing and implementing technology risk management systems and processes that ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and business needs, contributing to the company’s operational excellence.

The TL;DR
• Role: Full Time
• Type: Full Time
• Location: In-person Midvale, UT
• Team: Enterprise Technology and Operations (ETO), individual contributor
• Mission: Develop, execute, and implement technology risk management systems and processes that comply with regulatory requirements and business needs.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Develop and Implement Risk Management Systems: Develop, execute, and implement comprehensive technology risk management systems and processes to ensure full compliance with regulatory requirements and business needs.
• Manage Control Frameworks: Lead the risk control self-assessment process for technology, overseeing integrated control libraries including SOX controls, and managing audit findings and MRAs.
• Ensure Regulatory and Stakeholder Alignment: Interact directly with regulators and serve as a primary liaison between risk management teams and internal/external stakeholders, including auditors, IT, project management, software development, and legal.
• Oversee Strategic Risk Programs: Develop and implement strategic Technology Risk Programs covering Technology Policy Governance, Risk Assessment, and Compliance Monitoring across the enterprise.
• Monitor and Guide Compliance: Monitor and report on the resolution of issues identified in audits and risk assessments, enhance and communicate technology policies, and provide risk guidance and training to technology business lines.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Information Technology, Business, Finance, or a related field, with some supervisory or management experience required.
• Experience: 4+ years of experience in technology risk management, technology governance, or other directly related experience.
• Skills: Strong knowledge of technology risk management techniques, practices, procedures, and governance processes; strong knowledge of information security standards, risk analysis, and regulatory requirements; excellent problem resolution, communication (verbal and written), and interpersonal skills; ability to interface effectively with all levels of management and cross-departmental teams; strong analysis, organizational, project management, and problem-solving skills; ability to exercise independent judgment, prioritize, and execute tasks under pressure; knowledge of related computer applications and software.
• Bonus: Experience in audit or compliance within the banking industry.