IT Examiner/Risk Specialist

Company

Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas

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Location: #LI-Hybrid

About the Role:

We have an excellent opportunity on the FRBD’s dedicated supervisory team responsible for a large regional state member bank to serve as an Examiner/Risk Specialist, covering Information Technology (IT) and Operational Risk Management.  You will report to the Director - Examinations/Central Point of Contact (CPC) and be a part of a team of examiners responsible for assessing the supervised institution on continuous monitoring basis.  You will also be responsible for the member bank’s annual assessment under the interagency Uniform Rating System for IT (URSIT).

The incumbent will lead the supervisory program for IT, Cybersecurity, and Information Security, acting as Examiner-in-Charge for related supervisory events.  Additional desirable skills include experience in assessing the adequacy of controls over Third Party Risk Management), Data Governance Risk Management, Payment Systems Risks and other Operational Risk Management functions such as Enterprise Risk Management and Internal Audit.

You Will:


* Lead or participate on the supervisory assessments of Information Technology, Cybersecurity and Information Security, Third-Party Risk Management, Data Governance Risk Management, Payment System Risk (PSR) and Operational Risk Management and use knowledge from supervisory reviews to draw sound conclusions and support overall ratings.


* Define and conduct ongoing risk-focused supervisory activities, including leading routine meetings with management to develop a deep and broad understanding of the bank’s Information Technology Architecture, Infrastructure and Operations; Business Continuity Management; Cybersecurity and Information Security, third-party exposures and dependencies, data risk infrastructure and controls, and payment systems.


* Collaborate with other risk specialists on the team and the Texas Department of Banking (TDB) examiners to develop a comprehensive understanding of operational and financial risks associated information technology controls.


* Build and maintain effective working relationships within the team, with peers, within FRBD, the Federal Reserve System, with other regulatory agencies (especially the TDB), and with the supervised banks


* Ensure high quality and timely completion of required supervisory work products and perform quality control to ensure compliance with local policies/procedures and System requirements and guidelines.


* Possess strong analytical, writing skills, and oral communication, including presentation and negoti...