Senior Technology Risk Analyst

Country Bank Team Member Perks - Our competitive total compensation and comprehensive benefit package include medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with employer contribution and match, income protection benefits, educational assistance and tuition reimbursement, remote work and flexible scheduling options, generous paid time off, and more.

We are excited to announce an opportunity for the position of Senior Technology Risk Analyst
. This position supports the risk management and information security functions to ensure compliance with the Bank’s Vendor Management Program, IT Risk Management Program, and Information Technology Risk Assessment process. This role works closely with the IT Security Department and all business areas to ensure appropriate vendor and application oversight throughout the Bank. Within the department, the Technology Risk Analyst collaborates directly with the Operational Risk Analyst and provides support as needed.

The hiring range for this position is $75,000 to $85,000
. Starting pay is determined based on the candidate’s qualifications and experience.

This position is Full Time, 40 hours weekly
.

• Vendor Management and IT Risk Assessments
  • Lead comprehensive Vendor and IT risk assessments across third-party relationships and applications, including inherent and residual risk evaluations.
  • Evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of controls, ensuring assessments are evidence-based and aligned with internal policies and regulatory requirements.
  • Conduct detailed walkthroughs and interviews with business stakeholders to validate processes and risks, identify control gaps, and obtain and evaluate appropriate documentation and evidence.
  • Analyze risk and control data to identify trends, recurring issues, or systemic weaknesses to translate findings into actionable insights.
  • Maintain sufficient documentation of assessments performed and issues noted in the Bank’s systems of record, ensuring clarity, completeness, and alignment with Bank and regulatory methodology and requirements.
  • Performs reviews of other risk assessments as needed.
• Risk Communication & Issue Resolution
  • Communicate findings, risk implications, control gaps, or other such issues to stakeholders in a professional, credible, and constructive manner.
  • Support, advise, and challenge remediation plans to ensure proposed actions effectively mitigate identified risks.
  • Coordinate responses to audit, regulatory, or other internal inquiries, ensuring timely and accurate resolution of outstanding issues.
  • Track and monitor remediation efforts and key milestones to facilitate risk closure, proactively identifying potential bottlenecks or emerging risks.
• Program Support & Mentorship
  • Provide guidance and informal coaching to team members, reviewing work products to ensure adherence to risk assessment standards and quality expectations.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives for Vendor Management and IT risk assessment methodologies, reporting practices, and other opportunities.
  • Serve as a trusted resource on risk-related topics, fostering a risk-aware culture and promoting best practices.
  • Stay current with regulatory guidance, industry standards, and emerging risks to support program maturity and long-term risk management effectiveness.

It is required that the employee can work independently while interpreting ideas and facts, and while also analyzing and interpreting federal and state laws and/or regulations. The employee should have keen attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects within set deadlines.

The employee should have strong written and verbal communication skills to effectively communicate risk and control concepts to staff and develop reports and memos to articulate risks. This position requires the proven ability to partner effectively across all levels of the organization and to handle confidential information. Motivated, results-oriented candidates are preferred.

This position requires intermediate knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite…