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This is a unique opportunity to join a growing second-line Technology Risk team and help shape how technology, data, cybersecurity, and AI risks are governed across the enterprise.You will work directly with technology leaders, cybersecurity professionals, data teams,andarchitects to provide independent oversight, challenge strategic initiatives, and influence decisions thatimpactthe future of the organization.
What you will do:
Support the execution and ongoing enhancement of the Company’s Technology Risk Management Framework, ensuring alignment with the 2nd LOD strategy and overall enterprise risk governance.
Conduct targeted technology risk assessments toidentifycontrol gaps, assess risks, recommend mitigations, and track remediation through closure.
Perform independent reviews of technology controls across IT domains, including security controls, access management, change management, ITSM processes, data protection, and cloud controls.
Monitor the organization’s technology risk profile by evaluating emerging risks, industry trends, incidents, and changes to the technology landscape.
Support issue management activities, including root cause analysis, remediation planning, and validation of implemented solutions.
Review technology-relatedprocessand project changes toidentifyassociated risks and provide 2nd LOD risk challenge.
Assistwith preparing TRM reporting and risk insights for senior management and board risk committees.
Build andmaintainstrong working relationships with the Technology organization, fostering a collaborative risk culture
Support ongoing enhancement of the Company’s AI Risk Management Framework, ensuring alignment with applicable regulatory expectations, responsible AI practices, and enterprise risk policies.
Maintain the enterprise AI Use Case Inventory, perform 2nd LOD review and challenge of AI models and AI use cases
Develop and deliver regular reporting on the AI Governance Program, including AI risk metrics, inventorychangesetc.
What you will bring:
Bachelor’s Degreerequired
6–10 years of experience inenterpriseTechnology Risk Governance orTechnology audit.
Working knowledge of technology risk management frameworks (e.g., ISO 27001/27002, NIST CSF, COBIT, ITIL) and understanding of core IT risk domains such as cybersecurity, data protection, infrastructure, and cloud.
Experience conducting risk assessmentsandcontrol testing
Strong analytical skills, with the ability to evaluate complex technical risks and articulate them clearly to both technical and business audiences.
Demonstrated ability to build effective relationships, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and influence stakeholders to drive remediation and strengthen control environments.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to prepare clear and concise risk reporting.
Ability to manage multiple priorities,operatewith a high degree of ownership, and work both independently and collaboratively.
Work Environment & Disclaimer
This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties,responsibilitiesand qualifications of the job. The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time. You will be evaluated in part based on your performance of the responsibilities and/or tasks listed in this job description. You maybe requiredto perform other duties that are not includedonthis job description. The job description is not a contract for employment, and either you or the employer mayterminateemployment at any time, for any reason, as per terms and conditions of your employment contract.
What we offer you
We offer an array of diverse and inclusive benefits regardless of where you are in your career. We believe that providing our employees with the means to lead healthy balanced lives results in the best possible work performance.
Base Salary Range
$114,000.00 - $165,300.00
The salary range above shows the typical minimum to maximum base salary range for this position in the location listed. Non-sales positions have the opportunity to participate in a bonus program. Sales positions are eligible for sales incentives, and in some instances a bonus plan, whereby total compensation may far exceed base salary depending on individual performance. Actual compensation offered may vary from posted hiring range based upon geographic location, work experience, education, licensure requirements and/or skill level and will be finalized at the time of offer.
Equal opportunity employer • Drug-free workplace
We are an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age (40 and over), race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, religion, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable state or local law.
***For remote and hybrid positions you will be required to provide reliable high-speed internet with a wired connection as well as a place in your home to work with limited disruption. You must have reliable connectivity from an internet service provider that is fiber, cable or DSL internet. Other necessary computer equipment, will be provided. You may be required to work in the office if you do not have an adequate home work environment and the required internet connection.***
Job Posting End Date at 12:01 am on:
07-17-2026
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At Empower, we’ve always been guided by strong values with a focus on helping people achieve the financial freedom they deserve.
It’s been an incredible journey so far, but our story is just getting started.
From the very beginning, we’ve prided ourselves on putting our customers first in everything we do — which will never change. The genesis of Empower dates back to 1891, when our parent company was founded as an insurance firm on the Canadian prairie. After more than a century of expansion and a profound evolution of service offerings, the modern iteration of Empower was launched in 2014. Our past is a big part of who we are as a business, but we continue to invest heavily in our current principles and future endeavors.
Today, as the second-largest recordkeeper¹ in the U.S. and a comprehensive wealth management leader, we proudly serve more than 19 million individuals and over 88,000 different organizations.²
With a constant commitment to growth, innovation and technology, we are fully dedicated to transforming the lives of all Americans. Our personalized tools and solutions are aimed at helping everyone improve their financial confidence so they can pursue their passions and reach their unique goals.
That’s our promise.
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¹Pension & Investments DC Recordkeeper Survey (2024). Ranking measured by total number of participants as of December 2023.
²As of March 31, 2025.
