Technology Risk Relationship Manager - Midvale, UT

Zions Bancorporation is one of the nation's premier financial services companies operating as a collection of great banks under local brands and management teams in high-growth western markets. Zions is regularly recognized by American Banker magazine as having a top banking team in its list of "The Most Powerful Women in Banking." Our customers consistently vote us as the best bank in our local markets.

We value our employees and are committed to search out, recognize and create fulfilling opportunities for outstanding people within our organization, rewarding them for their contributions to our success. We recognize that banking is a "local" business, and that to be successful, we must have very strong ties to the communities we serve and strong relationships with our customers.

With benefits starting on day one, 12 bank holidays, profit sharing and company-matched 401(k) contributions, Zions is dedicated to being an employer of choice in our communities. At Zions, the possibilities are endless. You bring the talent; we bring the opportunity.

We are seeking a Technology Risk Relationship Manager to join Zions Bancorporation. In this impactful role, you will provide risk management support, guidance, and enablement to assigned Lines of Business within the Enterprise Technology and Operations organizations. Acting as a trusted advisor, you will help embed risk management practices into day-to-day operations, ensuring proactive risk identification and effective remediation strategies. Your expertise will help drive a strong risk culture, support cross-functional issue resolution, and enable the business to proactively address emerging threats.

This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful difference by partnering with technology teams and business leaders to safeguard our organization’s information assets.

• Serve as a first-line risk advisor, building relationships across the Bank and enabling technology teams to identify, assess, and mitigate IT and cyber risks.
• Serve as a liaison between the business and risk management teams, ensuring transparency and clear communication on security initiatives and risks.
• Partner with business leaders to identify risk impacts, shape remediation strategies, track progress, and escalates issues as needed.
• Drive adherence to IT risk management frameworks, policies, and standards through education and engagement.
• Monitor and analyze risk trends, vulnerabilities, and emerging threats; recommend proactive measures.
• Support risk governance activities, including reporting on KRIs, KPIs, and risk metrics to senior management.
• Facilitate cross-functional issue resolution and support audits, regulatory exams, and compliance activities.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of risk processes and tools.

• 2+ years of experience in IT Risk Management, Technology Governance, IT Audit, or related technical roles.
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, information systems, business, or a related field (required).
• Understanding of IT control frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO, COBIT) and banking regulatory requirements.
• Ability to assess control environments and promote adherence to IT policies and standards.
• Excellent relationship-building and communication skills across technical and non-technical audiences.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to translate complex risk concepts into actionable guidance.
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Familiarity with risk metrics, reporting, and governance documentation.
• Project management experience and ability to lead risk-related initiatives and train staff.

This Technology Risk Relationship Manager is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship (e.g., H-1B visa). Candidates with temporary work authorization (e.g., CPT, OPT) who would need H-1B sponsorship within a few years are not eligible.

This position is fully in office (5 days a week) at the Zions Technology Center – 7860 South Bingham Junction Blvd, Midvale, UT 84047.

The Zions Technology Center is a 400,000-square-foot technology campus in Midvale,…