Embedded IT Risk Specialist

Are you ready to make an impact at DTCC?

Do you want to work on innovative projects, collaborate with a dynamic and supportive team, and receive investment in your professional development? At DTCC, we are at the forefront of innovation in the financial markets. We are committed to helping our employees grow and succeed. We believe that you have the skills and drive to make a real impact. We foster a thriving internal community and are committed to creating a workplace that looks like the world that we serve.

The Information Technology group delivers secure, reliable technology solutions that enable DTCC to be the trusted infrastructure of the global capital markets. The team delivers high-quality information through activities that include development of essential, building infrastructure capabilities to meet client needs and implementing data standards and governance.

Pay and Benefits:

• Competitive compensation, including base pay and annual incentive
• Comprehensive health and life insurance and well-being benefits, based on location
• Pension / Retirement benefits
• Paid Time Off and Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being.
• DTCC offers a flexible/hybrid model of 3 days onsite and 2 days remote (onsite Tuesdays, Wednesdays and a third day unique to each team or employee). 

The Impact you will have in this role:

The IT Risk Management Associate will provide audit support (external and internal), participate in risk management activities (i.e., Management Control Testing), and partner with the project management office function, from inception to completion, to effectively assess and manage internal controls.  The IT Risk Management Associate will support departmental initiatives and projects by coordinating activities, with the IT subject matter experts and the business risk management team to help drive process improvement. This position is highly visible and will support all levels of management to help achieve goals and objectives. The IT Risk Management Associate must possess excellent communications skills, both written and verbal, have a strong work ethic, and an inquisitive mind. 

Your Primary Responsibilities:

• Participate in domain initiatives / projects – provides governance and process support to the domain while helping to ensure adherence to internal system development processes.
• Teamwork – partners with other IT Risk Managers to identify best practices and monitors adheres to standard processes
• Documentation – coordinates process reviews for internal and external audits, Compliance, and Technology assessments using the Process Risks and Controls (PRC) Framework
• Partners with control functions and other IT Risk Managers to support other internal reviews or assessments. 
• Contribute to the development of Management Self-Identified issues and manages the Issue Management process including reporting for the domain
• Performs Management Control Testing to assess control design and effectiveness and document results
• Review standards, policies, and procedures and perform a rationalization assessment to minimize duplicative guidelines. 
• Participate in issue sustainability assessments to prevent repeat issues
• Support the Process, Risks and Controls framework by identifying control improvements

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 4 years of related experience
• Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent experience

Talents Needed for Success:

• Familiarity with audit and risk management principles 
• Bachelor's degree preferred
• Experience in IT and/or Financial Services; Familiarity with software development or equivalent experience is preferred 
• Effective Communication Skills 
• Good Time Management Skills
• Have a great work ethic, be willing to learn, and can think big picture
   

The salary range is indicative for roles at the same level within DTCC across all US locations. Actual salary is determined based on the role, location, individual experience, skills, and other considerations. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.