Hybrid Principal Technology Risk Manager

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About the role

  • Principal Technology Risk Manager at BECU enhancing technology risk management across a diverse tech ecosystem. Collaborating with teams to mitigate risks and influence executive decisions.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the design and execution of a unified vulnerability risk framework that streamlines grouping, strengthens remediation cycles, and reduces recurring issues across applications and systems.
  • Partner with Cybersecurity, Tech Infrastructure & Operations, and system owners to drive sustainable remediation, support SLA adherence, and promote structural, long-term solutions.
  • Serve as the central point of coordination for technology audits, ensuring consistency in interpretation, response, evidence collection, and remediation activities.
  • Apply your understanding of coding practices and system architecture to evaluate risks across tech stacks and recommend controls that improve stability, security, and resilience.
  • Collaborate with technology and risk leaders to build, refine, and monitor Key Risk Indicators (KRIs) that align to the Board-approved Enterprise Risk Appetite.
  • Develop and deliver clear, actionable risk reporting that translates performance, exposures, and emerging risks for Executives, the Board of Directors, and Regulators.
  • Lead strategic, cross-functional initiatives that enhance risk processes, optimize operations, and inform recommendations for senior and executive leaders.
  • Partner with ERM, Compliance, Legal, Cyber, Fraud, and Internal Audit teams to ensure visibility into emerging risks and strengthen mitigation strategies.
  • Work with Vendor Management and Technology owners to ensure external partners meet BECU’s operational, security, and risk management expectations.
  • Ensure regulatory reporting accuracy, prepare teams for examinations, and represent Technology in conversations with regulators and Board committees.
  • Take on additional responsibilities that elevate BECU’s risk posture and support long-term organizational resilience.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in risk management, Computer Science, Information Security or related field, or equivalent experience required.
  • Minimum 10 years of technology risk management in a tech organization with related experience in the financial services industry.
  • Experience assessing risk related to software code required.
  • Minimum 3 years of experience leading teams or programs involving controls, risk, remediation, and operational governance for a technical team.
  • Knowledge of coding practices and the ability to assess risk based on that knowledge required.
  • Experience assessing the unique risks and vulnerabilities of a tech stack and creating controls to mitigate those risks required.
  • Experience working independently and as a team member while using discretion in decision making and sound judgment in problem solving is required.
  • Experience in leadership, negotiation, and management skills required.

Benefits

  • 401(k) Company Match (up to 3%)
  • 4% annual contribution to your 401(k) by BECU
  • Medical, Dental and Vision (family contributions as well)
  • PTO Program + Exchange Program
  • Tuition Reimbursement Program
  • BECU Cares volunteer time off + donation match

Job title

Principal Technology Risk Manager

Job type

Experience level

Lead

Salary

$171,700 - $209,800 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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