Vice President, Tech Risk Management

Vice President of Tech Risk ManagementAre you interested in building capabilities that enable the organization with innovation, speed, agility, scalability, and efficiency? The Global Technology team takes great pride in our culture where digital transformation is built into our DNA When you join our organization at Prudential, you'll unlock an exciting and impactful career all while growing your skills and advancing your profession at one of the world's leading financial services institutions.As the Vice President of Tech Risk Management for the Chief Technology and Operations offices, you will be fully accountable for tech risk activity within each group as part of the first line Technology Operational Risk team. Through a strategic and consultative approach, you will be responsible for fostering proactive risk enablement for your assigned organizations. In addition to collaborating with the Chief Technology Office and Operations leaders, you will partner with information security experts and technology governance professionals to identify opportunities for strategic risk mitigation and the enhanced security posture of systems and data assets.You will be responsible for providing comprehensive risk assessments, serving as a risk consultant and advisor, and being the primary point of contact for information security risk concerns. Additionally, you will be directly involved in the ongoing improvement of the enterprise core technologies and operations, led by the Chief Technology Office (CTO) and the Chief Operating Office. Your expertise, vision, and ability to influence will be instrumental in ensuring innovative risk mitigating strategies are in place within the information security domain helping ensure the security of Prudential's data and systemsHere is what you can expect on a typical day:Be an active partner to the leadership team for each line of business to architect and drive their risk strategy; provide expert risk consulting and advisory services to stakeholders at all levels across the organization to proactively address risks and deliver business value.Own the business relationship with the broader Risk function and ensure the appropriate level of engagement between the Chief Technical Office and Operations and the business technology leadership teams to ensure information and engagements align with enterprise priorities and standards.Ensure a comprehensive process, risk, and control inventory are maintained and routinely assessed and monitored in the appropriate GRC system.Engage with product teams to ensure key risk requirements and remediation efforts are understood and proactively addressed within team planning ceremonies.Drive the development and implementation of standards compliance, data security, data risk, and IT governance mitigation strategies, controls, and action plans as aligned to the CTO and Operations strategies.Foster a culture of continuous improvement and excellence, driving efficiencies and synergies in the implementation of risk management practices and other enterprise oversight functions that also support and advance business objectives.Provide trusted counsel, direction, and support during risk events and incidents, facilitating timely response and resolution, and driving after action routines including identifying root cause and corrective actions.Lead and oversee comprehensive risk assessments to identify and evaluate potential risks across the organization so that they may be proactively addressed and mitigated.Lead and effectively leverage diverse ideas, experiences, thoughts, and perspectives to the benefit of the organization.Nurture and help define a culture of inclusion, intense curiosity, teamwork, and continuous learning.The skills and expertise you bring:Bachelor of Computer Science or Engineering or experience in related fieldsExperience with agile development methodologiesKnowledge of business concepts tools and processes that are needed for making sound decisions in the context of the company's businessAbility to learn new skills and knowledge on an on-going basis through self-initiative and tackling challengesStrong executive presence with an ability to translate and communicate sophisticated technical solutions in understandable terms to a broad range of audiencesExcellent communication, problem solving, and collaboration skills: You'll be expected to effectively share information and ideas, actively listen, and build strong working relationships with various individuals and teams.Expertise with several of the following:Demonstrated thought leadership; possessing an innovative insightful mindset with a willingness to challenge the status quo.Experience supporting core enterprise technologies (e.g. AWS cloud, SaaS applications) from an tech risk management perspectiveTech risk management skills such as performing risk assessments, control design and testing, end to end process assessments,Strong understanding of operating models, strategic priorities, and supporting technology systems at the enterprise scale.Strong technical acumen including skills and knowledge of technology risk management frameworks, techniques, and advancements.Savvy consultative skills, including the ability to form solid relationships and read the pulse of the organization to facilitate decision-making at multiple levelsDemonstrated ability to identify and develop solutions with the business and enterprise goals in mind.Ability to make connections from information and unite people by synthesizing issues and translating them into tangible action plansDemonstrated ability to successfully influence and work between organizational structures to drive innovation and business outcomes.Ability to create, articulate, and execute on a strategic vision and purpose to influence and effect change and maintain forward momentumInclusive Leadership: Ability to support decision-making, diverse talent and collaboration to motivate and drive teams toward individual and shared success. Ability to effectively leverage diverse ideas, experiences, thoughts and perspectives to the benefit of their companies.Preferred Qualifications:Relevant advanced certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CRISC) are highly desirable.