Technology Risk Analyst

Position Overview Harris Williams will not provide sponsorship for employment visas or participate in STEM OPT for this position.

Job Description We are a global investment bank specializing in M&A and private capital advisory services. Clients worldwide rely on us to help unlock value in their business and turn ambitious goals into reality. We approach every engagement with boundless collaboration, pooling expertise and relationships across industries, service offerings, and geographies. For over 30 years, our clients have trusted us to think strategically, execute precisely, and deliver premium outcomes to help them grow.

We are ambitious in our goals and steadfast in the belief that clients deserve our very best. To achieve our highest aspiration, we invest in world-class, team-oriented individuals who are smart, driven, and principled – those who are eager to be part of something bigger than themselves. When you join Harris Williams, you are welcomed into a collegial environment where every individual has the opportunity to make an impact in a powerful and significant way.

We invite you to learn more about careers at Harris Williams.

The Role:

Within Harris Williams Compliance and Risk team, the Technology Risk Analyst will be an integral individual contributor to the IT security team, focused on key programs and initiatives that enable us to effectively identify and reduce risk to the firm. This role will leverage skills in technology risk management, developing and supporting risk solutions that protect our firm, our clients and our ability to remain a market leader.

Why This Role is Unique Newly created role with the opportunity to help build and scale the Technology Risk program

High-impact position focused on improving structure, documentation, and operational effectiveness

Exposure to a broad range of technology risk and compliance activities without requiring deep prior expertise

Opportunity to work closely with senior leadership and key stakeholders across IT and Risk Hands-on role with ownership of core processes, including tracking, documentation, and coordination

Significant growth potential as the program expands, with opportunities to take on increased responsibility over time

Core Responsibilities:

Technology risk and compliance management:

Support the CTO, CCO and their designees in successful management of the IT risk portfolio and identified priorities.

Track a consolidated program for all interactions between Harris Williams IT / Security and PNC teams (meetings, control schedule, KRIs, assessments, etc.). Outline strategic roadmap for the Technology Risk program (platforms, people, processes).Develop deep familiarity with parent company structure, as a liaison with all lines of defense to organize compliance cycles, execute controls and measure performance towards subsidiary risk management objectives.

Continually seek to identify opportunities for improvement and efficiency.

Support the Technology Risk Lead with technology risk and the proper application of technical and procedural risk principles to enterprise IT environments and practices.

Assist with coordinating the firm’s response for IT assessments and inquiries, prepare agendas and materials, record and track action items to closure with the firm’s IT, parent company counterparts, auditors and regulators.

Evaluate and consult on the risks associated with strategic priorities or major programs and projects, formulating targeted recommendations and guidance.

Collaborate and partner with the business and key stakeholders in creating recommendations to ensure alignment with defined priorities.

Contribute to comprehensive program updates regarding portfolio prioritization, progress, trends and effectiveness.

Establish and maintain technology risk register and related security and compliance maturity frameworks. Support the identification, assessment, and prioritization of technology risks across the organization's IT landscape.

Support the lifecycle for IT policy and procedure inventory management. Focus efforts on key areas of primary broker dealer risks, including security and privacy of firm, employee and client information, data…