SENIOR MANAGER IT RISK STRATEGY

WHAT IS THE OPPORTUNITY?

The Senior Manager will lead the TI Regulatory Remediation Oversight function within TI Strategic Planning Governance Office. Reporting to the head of TI Regulatory Remediation, Affairs, and Examination Oversight the head of TI Regulatory Remediation Oversight will focus on leading a group of First Line of Defense SMEs in providing thought-leadership, credible challenge and overall FLOD oversight for all regulatory remediation activities located within TI. Responsibilities include assessing regulatory issues, firm commitments, MRA or similar requirements, business needs, risks and triangulating TI's FLOD oversight of its remediation activities. Primary liaison with various stakeholders within FLOD and Second/Third Lines of Defense to ensure all stakeholders are heard, various perspectives are incorporated and ultimately the appropriate risk is addressed and resolved. This individual manages a team of SMEs and risk professionals and is part of a function that offers an Internal IT risk-focused perspective on all regulatory remediation activities within TI to help identify potential remediation shortcomings or risks and provide strategic guidance to regulatory remediation activities.

WHAT WILL YOU DO?

Serve as the primary leader for TI Regulatory Remediation, driving the vision, structure, and execution of the function at an enterprise level.

Directly influence senior leadership on TI remediation matters, ensuring alignment between regulatory expectations, stakeholders and business needs.

Lead the oversight of TI regulatory remediation efforts, fostering a risk-aware culture across the organization.

Establish and lead governance structures that align TI remediation strategy with business and regulatory expectations.

Develop, implement, and own the TI Regulatory Remediation reporting, ensuring best-in-class risk methodologies and tools are in place.

Oversee all First Line of Defense (FLOD) TI regulatory remediation routines, ensuring proactive monitoring, reporting, and mitigation of emerging risks.

Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements (e.g., OCC, Federal Reserve Board, FFIEC) and drive TI remediation improvements.

Lead engagement with internal audit, external regulators, and business units to ensure strong risk oversight and governance.

Oversee TI regulatory remediation Reporting frameworks, ensuring timely and accurate risk insights for executives and governance committees.

Communicate TI regulatory remediation emerging threats, and updates to senior management, Board-level committees, and external regulators.

Build strong partnerships with business leaders, risk partners, and technology teams to integrate risk intelligence into business processes.

Lead, develop, and mentor a high-performing team of IT risk professionals, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.

Must-Have*

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent

12+ years of experience in IT Risk Management, Operational Risk, or Technology Governance within a large financial institution.

8+ years leading enterprise risk programs, including regulatory interactions, governance frameworks, and IT control assessments.

5+ years of experience managing and mentoring senior risk professionals, including direct oversight of high-impact teams.

Skills and Knowledge

CISSP, CISM, CRISC, or equivalent IT risk/security certifications (preferred)

Ability to engage and oversee a long-term TI regulatory remediation strategy, driving cross-functional collaboration and influencing executive decision-making.

Expertise in OCC, FRB, FFIEC, and other financial regulatory requirements, including technology requirements, regulatory exam preparation and response.

Knowledge of NIST, COBIT, ISO 27001, ITIL frameworks, and risk control environments.

Ability to develop reports focused on key risk indicators (KRIs), and predictive analytics to drive proactive risk management.

Strong ability to present risk insights and strategic recommendations to senior executives, board members, and regulators.

Experience leading large-scale transformation initiatives within IT risk, governance, and compliance functions.

Proven experience in building, coaching, and developing high-performing teams within risk management.

COMPENSATION

Starting base salary: $127,626 - $237,014 per year. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location. This job is eligible for bonus and/or commissions.

*To be considered for this position you must meet at least these basic qualifications

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

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ABOUT CITY NATIONAL

City National Bank, a subsidiary of Royal Bank of Canada, is the largest bank headquartered in Los Angeles with $92.03 billion in assets as of April 30, 2024. Founded in 1954, City National provides personalized banking, investment and trust services in select markets including Los Angeles, Orange County, San Diego, the San Francisco Bay Area, New York City, Nashville, Atlanta, Delaware, Las Vegas, Washington D.C. and Miami.* In addition, the company and its investment affiliates manage or administer $96.83 billion in client investment assets. City National is dedicated to strengthening communities, and in 2023 alone, the company made more than $11 million in charitable contributions to nonprofits that support the communities it serves.

*City National Bank does business in Miami and the state of Florida as CN Bank.

For more information about City National, visit cnb.com.

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