Director Of It Strategy & Control

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION

The primary purpose of this role is to lead the development and management of IT Governance, risk, and Compliance Strategy within the Centennial Bank Information Technology organization.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Develop and maintain policy, standards, processes and procedures to assess, monitor, report, escalate and remediate IT risk and compliance related issues.

2. Work collaboratively with corporate compliance, internal auditing and corporate risk management and various technical teams in the design and implementation of audit, risk assessment and regulatory compliance practices for IT.

3. Lead cross-functional teams in performing reviews and tests of IT internal controls to ensure that existing IT systems are operating as designed and that they contain adequate controls.

4. Educate and guide project teams on the inclusion of appropriate IT General Controls into the scope of projects.

5. Review the bank's computing environment to identify opportunities for implementation of additional IT General Controls where risk exists.

6. Work with IT and business leaders to ensure new initiatives do not have a negative impact on control environment.

7. Facilitate risk assessments and identifies risk themes.

8. Monitor and analyzes technology risk trends, recommends changes to IT policies, procedures and practices to strengthen internal operations.

9. Direct IT functional teams in the development, implementation, monitoring and reporting of control processes, documentation and compliance routines.

10. Advise IT and business executives on the status of technology risk and compliance issues based on assessment results and information from various monitoring and control systems.

11. Provide oversight regarding audit, regulatory and risk management activities across IT functional areas, such as the development and maintenance of regulatory documentation (e.g., Sarbanes-Oxley Act compliance).

12. Stays informed of changes to regulatory guidance, FFIEC work programs, and related compliance programs.

13. Coordinate the IT component of both internal and external audits, federal and state examinations.

14. Lead effort in establishing long terms team goals, reporting mechanisms, maturity models and the overall IT strategic plan.

15. Develop and maintain progress reporting of near term IT initiatives in support of IT strategic plan.

16. Completes required BSA/AML training and other compliance training as assigned.

17. Perform any other related duties as required or assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty mentioned satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Technical degree required in such disciplines as Computer Engineering, CPA, etc., plus 8 years related experience and/or training, and 4 years related management experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

COMMUNICATION SKILLS

Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and policy/procedure manuals; ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public. Ability to read, analyze, and understand common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents; ability to respond to complex or difficult inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to write speeches and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format; ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

CRITICAL THINKING SKILLS

Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems. Ability to deal with nonverbal, logical or scientific symbolism such as formulas, scientific equations, and graphs. Ability to deal with a variety of abstract and concrete variables.

REQUIRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Not indicated.

PREFERRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Professional Certification (CISSP, GSEC, CISA, CISM, CIA) or other related certification is highly desired.

MBA, CGEIT and/or PMP certification a plus

SOFTWARE SKILLS REQUIRED

Intermediate: Presentation/PowerPoint, Spreadsheet, Word Processing/Typing

Basic: Accounting, Human Resources Systems

RESPONSIBILITY FOR WORK OF OTHERS

Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities may include but not limited to interviewing, hiring and training employees; planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Supervises a moderate size group (8-15) of employees, but possibly smaller if difficult, semi-technical work, requiring considerable direction and assistance, is involved. Plans, directs and coordinates work, makes decisions, and performs personally the more difficult aspects of the same broad assignment.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Periodically exposed to such elements as noise, intermittent standing, walking, pushing, carrying, or lifting; but none are present to the extent of being disagreeable.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

The following work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES

The following physical activities described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and expectations.

Semi-repetitive, low physical. Semi-repetitive type work which requires periods of concentration for varied time cycles as prescribed by the tasks.

While performing the functions of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision; and color vision.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Business, Finance or Accounting
8+ years of IT Management and/or Audit
Experience in IT audit and/or regulatory examination a plus.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to work with all levels of management, employees, peers and vendors.
Excellent analytical and problem solving skills to solve/manage complex technical problems
Ability to prioritize tasks and time, and exercise good judgment and common sense in all activities
Keen attention to detail with superior organizational skills and passion for driving change