Information Technology Governance Manager

Information Technology Governance Manager

Prestigious Financial Company is currently seeking an IT Governance Manager. Candidate will be responsible for leading the IT findings management process, including the development, implementation, and oversight of remediation programs within IT. The position ensures the overall effectiveness and adherence to the governance framework and leads a team responsible for evaluating IT’s internal control environment.

Base pay range: $ – $ per year. Additional compensation:
Annual Bonus. Position is bonus eligible.

Note:

We are unable to sponsor for this permanent full‑time W2 role.

• Lead and manage the IT findings management process, including tracking, remediation, and reporting.
• Manage a team responsible for reviewing control data and identifying improvements in the IT delivery process and controls.
• Develop and implement remediation strategies for audit findings and regulatory issues.
• Lead the creation of dashboards and reports demonstrating control adherence and opportunities for improvement.
• Direct complex projects which may involve multiple systems and cross‑functional teams.
• Develop strategic plans for continuous improvement of IT controls and governance.
• Oversee the team developing solutions to complex technical challenges.
• Evaluate and recommend technologies and tools that improve the efficiency, quality, and security of the IT systems.
• Lead process gap analysis of controls to key regulations, mapping to industry standards and developing continuous compliance monitoring.
• Provide expert guidance to stakeholders on identified issues and support for regulatory exams and audit engagements.
• Prepare and deliver executive reporting and manage key stakeholder relationships.
• Credibly challenge and advise on potential and emerging risks.
• Coach and develop team members to enhance their technical and professional skills.
• Other job‑related duties as assigned.

• Direct management of 3‑5 IT Governance professionals.
• Responsible for hiring, performance management, and professional development of team members.
• Allocate resources effectively to meet department objectives.

• Strong analytical and data reporting skills.
• Demonstrated leadership ability and experience managing teams.
• Proven ability to drive execution and deliver results.
• Experience working across multiple levels of management.
• Ability to multi‑task and handle multiple complex projects at a time.
• Able to succeed in a fast‑paced environment with frequent changes.
• Comfortable communicating with both technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Takes the initiative to research, learn and deliver; anticipates the play.
• Humble, collaborative, and focused on making sure the entire team succeeds.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Working knowledge and experience of IT control frameworks and industry standards such as COBIT, NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF), or similar industry‑accepted standards and the principles embedded within them.
• Proficiency with Excel, PowerPoint, Jira, dashboard reporting tools (e.g., Tableau), and Security and Dev Ops tools.
• Experience with Integrated GRC management solutions such as Archer.

• BS degree in Computer Science, similar technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 7+ years of work experience.
• 3+ years of management experience.
• Work experience in the capital markets industry.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Information Technology

Chicago, IL