Senior Manager IT Risk Strategy

City National Bank

  • New York City, NY
  • $127,626-237,014 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
SENIOR MANAGER IT RISK STRATEGYWHAT IS THE OPPORTUNITY?The Senior Manager will lead the T&I Regulatory Remediation Oversight function within T&I Strategic Planning & Governance Office. Reporting to the head of T&I Regulatory Remediation, Affairs, and Examination Oversight the head of T&I Regulatory Remediation Oversight will focus on leading a group of First Line of Defense SMEs in providing thought-leadership, credible challenge and overall FLOD oversight for all regulatory remediation activities located within T&I. Responsibilities include assessing regulatory issues, firm commitments, MRA or similar requirements, business needs, risks and triangulating T&I's FLOD oversight of its remediation activities. Primary liaison with various stakeholders within FLOD and Second/Third Lines of Defense to ensure all stakeholders are heard, various perspectives are incorporated and ultimately the appropriate risk is addressed and resolved. This individual manages a team of SMEs and risk professionals and is part of a function that offers an Internal IT risk-focused perspective on all regulatory remediation activities within T&I to help identify potential remediation shortcomings or risks and provide strategic guidance to regulatory remediation activities.WHAT WILL YOU DO?
  • Serve as the primary leader for T&I Regulatory Remediation, driving the vision, structure, and execution of the function at an enterprise level.
  • Directly influence senior leadership on T&I remediation matters, ensuring alignment between regulatory expectations, stakeholders and business needs.
  • Lead the oversight of T&I regulatory remediation efforts, fostering a risk-aware culture across the organization.
  • Establish and lead governance structures that align T&I remediation strategy with business and regulatory expectations.
  • Develop, implement, and own the T&I Regulatory Remediation reporting, ensuring best-in-class risk methodologies and tools are in place.
  • Oversee all First Line of Defense (FLOD) T&I regulatory remediation routines, ensuring proactive monitoring, reporting, and mitigation of emerging risks.
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements (e.g., OCC, Federal Reserve Board, FFIEC) and drive T&I remediation improvements.
  • Lead engagement with internal audit, external regulators, and business units to ensure strong risk oversight and governance.
  • Oversee T&I regulatory remediation Reporting frameworks, ensuring timely and accurate risk insights for executives and governance committees.
  • Communicate T&I regulatory remediation emerging threats, and updates to senior management, Board-level committees, and external regulators.
  • Build strong partnerships with business leaders, risk partners, and technology teams to integrate risk intelligence into business processes.
  • Lead, develop, and mentor a high-performing team of IT risk professionals, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
WHAT DO YOU NEED TO SUCCEED?Required Qualifications*
  • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent
  • 12+ years of experience in IT Risk Management, Operational Risk, or Technology Governance within a large financial institution.
  • 8+ years leading enterprise risk programs, including regulatory interactions, governance frameworks, and IT control assessments.
  • 5+ years of experience managing and mentoring senior risk professionals, including direct oversight of high-impact teams.
Additional Qualifications
  • CISSP, CISM, CRISC, or equivalent IT risk/security certifications (preferred)
  • Ability to engage and oversee a long-term T&I regulatory remediation strategy, driving cross-functional collaboration and influencing executive decision-making.
  • Expertise in OCC, FRB, FFIEC, and other financial regulatory requirements, including technology requirements, regulatory exam preparation and response.
  • Knowledge of NIST, COBIT, ISO 27001, ITIL frameworks, and risk control environments.
  • Ability to develop reports focused on key risk indicators (KRIs), and predictive analytics to drive proactive risk management.
  • Strong ability to present risk insights and strategic recommendations to senior executives, board members, and regulators.
  • Experience leading large-scale transformation initiatives within IT risk, governance, and compliance functions.
  • Proven experience in building, coaching, and developing high-performing teams within risk management.
WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?CompensationStarting base salary: $127,626 - $237,014 per year. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location. This job is eligible for bonus and/or commissions.Benefits and PerksAt City National, we strive to be the best at whatever we do, including the benefits and perks we offer our colleagues including:
  • Comprehensive healthcare coverage, including Medical, Dental and Vision plans, available the first of the month following start date
  • Generous 401(k) company matching contribution
  • Career Development through Tuition Reimbursement and other internal upskilling and training resources
  • Valued Time Away benefits including vacation, sick and volunteer time
  • Specialized health and family planning benefits including fertility benefits, and cancer, diabetes and musculoskeletal support programs
  • Career Mobility support from a dedicated recruitment team
  • Colleague Resource Groups to support networking and community engagement
Get a more detailed look at our .ABOUT USSince day one we've always gone further than the competition to help our clients, colleagues and communities flourish. City National Bank was founded in 1954 by entrepreneurs for entrepreneurs and that legacy of integrity, community and unparalleled client relationships continues today. City National is a subsidiary of Royal Bank of Canada, one of North America's leading diversified financial services companies. To learn more about City National and our dynamic company culture, visit us at .INCLUSION AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENTCity National Bank fosters an inclusive environment where all forms of diversity are valued and leveraged to make us a better company and employer. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other basis protected by law.It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.*Represents basic qualifications for the position. To be considered for this position, you must at least meet the required qualifications. careers.cnb.com accepts applications on an ongoing basis, until filled.

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