VP, IT & IS Oversight

Position Overview

The VP IT & IS Oversight is a second line of defense leader responsible for independent oversight of IT and information security activities, reporting directly to the SVP, IT and IS Risk Oversight. This role works closely with the Technology and Information Security Organizations to ensure that policies, standards, metrics, risk assessments, and reporting meet best practice and regulatory expectations within the Company’s Enterprise Risk Management framework.

• Participate as an independent risk management representative in IT and IS Risk Management Governance Committees, projects, initiatives, and/or working groups.
• Assess IT risk issues and IT risk posture of front-line units and collaborate with IT and IS teams to ensure completeness and strength of policies, risk registers, and improvement plans and maintain awareness of emerging IT and IS risks for consideration in planning activities.
• Support maintenance of IT and IS Risk Registers, controls, and issues within the organization’s governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) system.
• Design and operationalize risk data aggregation capabilities that meet BCBS
  239 standards for accuracy, integrity, completeness, timeliness, and adaptability of risk data.
• Develop networks of contacts and risk champions within IT and IS teams and promote a culture of risk awareness and management across IT and IS organizations.

• 5-10 years of professional experience in IT/IS, Risk Management, Risk Advisory/IT Consulting, or IT Audit.
• Strong knowledge of IT including infrastructure management, applications development, data management and IT architecture.
• Strong understanding of IT risk assessments and control reviews.
• Strong understanding of Risk Management principles and concepts, including risk data aggregation, risk reporting and KRI management.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and experience interacting with Executive Management.
• Financial Services experience is desired.
• CISA, CISSP, CISM, CBCP or CIA certification is desired.

• Medical Insurance
• Dental
• Vision
• Life insurance
• Accidental death and dismemberment
• Short-term and long-term Disability Insurance
• Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Traditional and Roth 401(k) with company match
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan at 5% discount
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Transportation and Commuting Benefits
• Banking Benefits
• Pet Insurance

The estimated salary range for this role is $130,000-$175,000, along with eligibility to earn an annual bonus. Actual salaries may vary based on several factors, such as a candidate’s qualifications, skills and experience.

Wintrust Financial Corporation, including community banking and financial services subsidiaries, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected categories.