Technology Risk Manager

About the Role

Technology Risk Manager within the Technology Risk Office (TRO). Works in the first line of defense to embed risk management practices into day‑to‑day technology activities, support operational resilience, regulatory readiness, and sound risk decision making.

• Execute and maintain the Technology operating model in alignment with enterprise Operational Risk Management (ORM) minimum standards and regulatory expectations, partnering with Technology leaders and business stakeholders to deploy, manage, and govern the Technology Risk Management Program, including Governance and Oversight, RCSA, Risk Events, Risk of Change, and Operational Soundness activities (process reviews and control testing).
• Promote effective risk identification, assessment, mitigation, and monitoring across Technology processes.
• Engage with Technology, Risk, Compliance, and Audit partners to ensure risks are transparently communicated and appropriately managed.
• Support and participate, under the direction of senior Technology Risk leadership, in regulatory examinations and ongoing supervisory engagement, including Federal Reserve quarterly meetings, OCC IT examinations, FINRA and SEC readiness assessments.
• Coordinate and support responses to Internal Audit reviews and industry audits, including SOC2, ISAE, and similar assessments.
• Track and report on Technology risk issues, remediation plans, and control effectiveness using established governance and reporting forums.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of risk processes, tooling, and operating practices within the Technology organization.
• Build strong working relationships with Technology teams by explaining risk and control expectations in clear, practical terms and helping them achieve high‑quality outcomes.
• Look for practical ways to improve how risk work gets done, including clearer documentation, better use of tools, and more efficient reporting.

• Experience in public accounting, consulting, or internal audit.
• Broad information technology experience.
• Relevant experience in technology risk, operational risk, IT controls, or related fields.
• Strong understanding of controls within a technology environment, including design and operational effectiveness.

• Proven ability to operate effectively in ambiguous, dynamic, and evolving environments.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and balance competing demands.
• Experience building and sustaining collaborative relationships across diverse stakeholder groups.
• High attention to detail with strong organizational skills.
• Solid analytical, critical thinking, and decision‑making capabilities.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate risk concepts to both technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Financial services experience strongly preferred, particularly within Asset Management, Brokerage, Insurance, or Annuities.
• Experience with Service Now IRM/GRC or similar risk management platforms.
• In‑depth knowledge of SOC2, SOX.
• Knowledge of industry standard frameworks and regulatory guidance such as COBIT, ITIL, NIST, and regulatory bodies including FFIEC, FCA, or equivalent.

Applicants must have a valid work authorization that does not now, or in the future, require visa sponsorship for employment in the United States (e.g., H‑1B, F‑1 CPT, F‑1 OPT, TN).

Base Pay: $112,000 – $137,000 per year.

Variable pay: eligible for bonus, commissions, and/or long‑term incentives.

Comprehensive benefits program including vacation time, sick time, 401(k), and health, dental, and life insurance.

Employees work in the office at least four (4) days per week, with flexibility to work from home one (1) day per week.

Ameriprise Financial is an equal‑opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, military status, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship, disability status, marital status, family status or any basis prohibited by law. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process for individuals with disabilities.

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