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AVP of IT Operations, Systems & Risks

Wayoh
San Francisco, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/17/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/16/2026

Institution: Bank

Role: AVP of IT Operations, Systems & Risks

Location: San Francisco (5-days onsite)

Salary: $100,000 - $140,000



Role Overview

Our client is seeking an AVP of IT Operations, Systems & Risks to report to the CIO. This individual will be a key member of the bank’s lean IT team and plays a hands-on role across technology operations, systems administration, risk management, business continuity, and end-user support.


This position supports daily IT operations while contributing to longer-term initiatives such as system implementations, technology risk assessments, and regulatory preparedness.


The ideal candidate is a self-directed generalist who is comfortable managing operational responsibilities end-to-end and operating effectively in a smaller-bank environment where versatility and accountability are essential.


Systems Administration (Ongoing Operations)

  • Perform day-to-day system administration across banking systems, third party applications and other critical platforms, coordinating with Managed Security Provider and Core vendors where applicable
  • Manage the full user access lifecycle, including provisioning, role changes, and deprovisioning, in accordance with access control policies
  • Monitor system health, alerts, backups, and scheduled processes; remediate or escalate issues as appropriate
  • Apply routine system changes, configuration updates, and vendor-supported patches under established change management procedures
  • Assist with maintaining and producing administrative documentation and reports for regulatory audits and exams


Technology Risk & Regulatory Support

  • Support the bank’s technology risk management program in alignment with FFIEC guidance and regulatory expectations
  • Assist in the preparation of annual IT risk assessments, internal reports, and management summaries
  • Perform control reviews related to access management, system administration, and operational IT controls
  • Support regulatory exams and audits by gathering documentation, responding to requests, and tracking remediation items
  • Maintain IT policies, procedures, and supporting documentation


IT Operations & Implementation Support

  • Support the implementation and ongoing management of banking systems, third-party applications, and infrastructure components
  • Assist with technology projects by coordinating tasks, tracking timelines, assessing and documenting risks, and supporting testing and go-live activities
  • Serve as a coordination point between internal users, IT leadership, and external vendors
  • Maintain accurate system documentation, inventories, and configuration records


Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery

  • Support oversight of IT business continuity and disaster recovery programs
  • Assist with maintaining BCP/DR documentation, recovery strategies, and critical application recovery priorities
  • Support coordination and documentation of annual BCP and DR tests, including internal exercises and vendor-provided testing
  • Track and document issues and remediation efforts


End-User Technology Support

  • Provide direct technical support to bank staff for workstations, laptops, peripherals, and mobile devices
  • Perform onboarding and offboarding tasks, including access provisioning and equipment setup
  • Troubleshoot issues independently and escalate when appropriate


Required Qualifications

  • 3–6 years of experience in IT operations, systems administration, and technology risk roles
  • Hands-on experience administering Microsoft-based environments and enterprise applications
  • Working knowledge of access controls, change management, and operational IT controls
  • Strong understanding of business continuity and disaster recovery principles
  • Ability to work independently and manage priorities in a lean IT environment


Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience working in a community bank, credit union, or other regulated financial institution
  • Familiarity with FFIEC guidance, NIST, or similar frameworks
  • Experience supporting audits or regulatory examinations
  • Relevant certifications (Microsoft, Salesforce, ITIL, Security , CISA) preferred but not required

Salary : $100,000 - $140,000

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