Information Risk Sr Specialist

Brief Overview of Position

The Information Risk function is the Bank's 2LOD (second line of defense) responsible for independently assessing and monitoring information risks across the organization. The Information Risk Monitoring & Reporting Sr Specialist role supports the initiatives of the Information Risk Team by, identifying, assessing, and helping mitigate potential risks arising from the Bank’s day-to-day operations, which  includes information security risks like data breaches, system failures, and unauthorized access to sensitive information. Key activities include, reviewing, validating, and / or independently conducting risk assessments, analyzing the potential impact of identified risks, providing recommendations to mitigate risks, and preparing detailed reports to key stakeholders and decision-making committees (senior, executive and board).

Responsibilities

• Support the development, implementation, maintenance, and effective execution of the Information Risk program, including the identification, management, governance and reporting of information, technology, and cyber security risks within the Bank.
• Monitors adherence to regulations, policies, processes and procedures within function and actively undertakes corrective action where necessary.
• Oversight of adherence of the Operational Risk Framework, methodology, and information governance.
• Facilitate timely collection, adherence to formatting, completeness, and accuracy of information risk management reporting to working group, operational, executive, and board risk reporting functions.
• Collaborate with business control offices, operational, executive, and board risk reporting functions to ensure information risk management reporting is delivered timely and aligns with reporting requirements.
• Gather necessary information risk management documentation and data to support internal and external audit and regulator requests.
• Review and validate first line of defense ("1LOD") and second line of defense ("2LOD"), e.g., Third Party Risk Management, Business Continuity, etc., documentation and data submitted to internal and external audit, and regulators for completeness and accuracy.
• Collect data from various sources, including enterprise and technical management support systems, governance risk and compliance solutions, security scanning tools, identity and access management solutions, etc., to aggregate, analyze, identify trends, and report findings.
• Translate findings into clear, concise reports for key stakeholders, senior management, and committees, allowing them to make informed decisions regarding risk mitigation strategies and overall risk posture.
• Perform review and challenge of first line of defense risk management processes, data, and reporting (e.g. risk assessments, control evaluations, risk metrics, mitigation plans, risk acceptances etc.).
• Produce detailed reports to inform decision-making and mitigation strategies within the Bank, with a focus on clearly presenting findings to key stakeholders, tailoring the information to their specific needs and understanding.
• Prepare detailed reports summarizing risk assessments, control deficiencies, and mitigation plans for senior management and risk committees.
• Develop clear and concise risk reports highlighting key findings, including potential impacts and mitigation strategies.
• Visualize complex data using charts, graphs, and dashboards to effectively communicate risk levels.
• Perform other duties or projects as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (preferred in Finance, Accounting, Business, or Analytics, Computer Science); or equivalent combination of education, training, experience
• Minimum 3 years in financial services, preferably directly in risk management related to Risk Control Self-Assessment (RCSA), Key Risk Indicator (KRI), internal/external losses, scenario analysis, FCC, fair lending, organizational change management, and/or program strategic design and execution
• Comprehensive understanding of bank documents
• Broad knowledge of risk and operational controls and ability to follow procedures to minimize errors
• Advanced subject matter expertise on banking products, services, and processes
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical
• procedures, or governmental regulations and their applicability to TCB
• Strong formal business writing skills to create procedures and manuals
• Strong attention to detail in a deadline-focused environment
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Ability to identify potential risks and raise to appropriate levels
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and instill trust within the organization
• Ability to manage competing priorities on concurrent, complex projects and initiatives
• Developing skills to interact, negotiate, and influence at all levels of the organization
• Strong technical proficiency in the use of MS Office products for reporting, data analytics, and presentations

The duties listed above are the essential functions, or fundamental duties within the job classification.  The essential functions of individual positions within the classification may differ. Texas Capital Bank may assign reasonably related additional duties to individual employees consistent with standard departmental policy.Texas Capital is an Equal Opportunity Employer.