Director, Technology Risk

First Merchants Bank is seeking a Director, Technology Risk to join our team! This position will be responsible for the effective design and management of the 2nd line Technology Risk management programs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Define, implement, and maintain the enterprise technology risk strategy, framework and associated documents.
2. Maintain awareness of new and emerging technologies to ensure risk is properly assessed and mitigated.
3. Actively contribute to development of best practices for Technology Risk based on regulatory guidance, industry best practices, and benchmarking
4. Enable technology risk management as the firm continues ongoing changes due to technology, regulations, and stakeholder expectations.
5. Serve as subject matter expert for technology risk management requirements including regulatory and policy requirements.
6. Provide input to Chief Risk Officer into annual strategic planning and budget process for technology risk management.
7. Identify and implement tools, protocols, reporting processes as required to manage technology risk for the bank.
8. Manage reporting on key risks and findings for stakeholders, i.e. Executive Management and Board of Directors
9. Serve as chair of the Technology Risk Committee (TRC) and manage fulfillment of its charter.
10. Establish/maintain a program to track/manage Key Performance Indicators (KPI) & Key Risk Indicators (KRI).
11. Implement self-assessments and standards to measure maturity and map improves to strengthen the technology risk program.
12. Establish/maintain a maturity roadmap with annual goals to advance the technology risk program.
13. Perform risk assessment and analysis on change and governance activities ensuring conformance to established policies and standards.
14. Define, deploy and maintain standards and practices for technology risk using COBIT & ITIL methodologies in collaboration with unit leaders.
15. Achieve the position objective by working collaboratively with the risk management team and ensuring conformance to Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) framework and policy.

To be successful in this position, we require the following:

• Bachelor's degree in technology, business or a related field.
• A minimum of five (5) years of technology experience and five (5) years of management experience.

The following would be a plus:

• MBA or other advanced degree
• IT/ITIL Certifications
• IIBA Certification

First Merchants offers the following:

• Base Pay PLUS Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• 401k
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Vacation/Sick Time
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Additional Benefits

A little about us:

First Merchants is guided by a genuine philosophy of being a meaningful place to work and having a prosperous impact across all walks of life throughout the communities we serve, including consumers, businesses and other organizations. Our Vision, Mission and Team statement reflect and reinforce that authentic service philosophy.

Our Vision is:

To enhance the financial wellness of the diverse communities we serve.

Our Mission is:

To be the most responsive, knowledgeable, and high-performing financial organization for our clients, teammates, and shareholders.

Our Team:

"We are a collection of dynamic colleagues with diverse experiences and perspectives who share a passion for positively impacting lives. We are genuinely committed to attracting and engaging teammates of diverse backgrounds. We believe in the power of inclusion and belonging."

Apply today to begin your career with us!