Manager, IT Risk Operations at Wilson Sonsini leading IT risk and compliance functions. Collaborating with senior leaders to shape risk management and operational effectiveness.
About the role
- Associate in Business Control and Risk Management at Santander responsible for risk management and audit compliance. The role includes collaborating with teams to ensure effective risk practices.
Responsibilities
- The Associate, Business Control and Risk Management position is responsible for various activities related to risk management performance.
- Assist in the fulfillment of our external and internal audit and/or regulatory requirements for Technology division.
- Identify, assess and action various risks throughout the assigned business line by executing defined programs.
- Responsible for developing, analyzing, reporting and challenging data.
- Participate in initiatives and recommends opportunities for improved efficiency, effectiveness and/or risk reduction.
- Manages assigned audits /exams or regulatory exercises including pre-audit preparation, document production, and reporting.
- Acts as the central point of contact for coordinated information flow with auditors and Santander team members regarding RPO-related matters i.e audit / exams / attestations.
- Provides timely status updates / reporting weekly, monthly, ad hoc to manager and for formal governance routines and executive reporting as required.
- Ensure awareness in the Business Line of risk frameworks, policies and standards.
- Work with team members and key stakeholders to develop appropriate metrics and deliver relevant and accurate data.
- Maintain two-way communications with SLoD/IA.
- Continuously monitors all sources of risk existing within the Business Line and externally. Report and escalate exceptions and facilitate Business Line corrective actions.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience: Accounting, Business, Statistics, Risk Management, Information Systems, Finance, Economics or equivalent field.
- 5+ Years Risk Management, Internal Controls, Auditing, Credit Management, relevant line of business experience and/or legal or regulatory experience.
- Demonstrated experience supporting and/or leading audits, which includes pre-audit preparation, document production, and reporting.
- Knowledge of the financial services sector, particularly with the competitive dynamics and products in retail banking and risk management.
- Strong knowledge of IT General Controls.
- Advanced understanding of the regulatory environment and how the risks of the products and services the bank offers are viewed by the Second Line of Defense, Internal Audit and regulators.
- Ability to build credibility with, collaborate with, and influence line of business executives.
- Excellent analytical and complex problem-solving skills.
- Strong project management skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication.
- Ability to constructively work both independently and in collaborative environments involving all levels of management and employees.
- Risk Certification - Preferred.
- Established work history or equivalent demonstrated through a combination of work experience, training, military service, or education.
- Experience in Microsoft Office products.
Benefits
- Santander Benefits - 2026
- Health insurance
- 401(k) matching
- Flexible work hours
- Paid time off
- Professional development opportunities
- Risk Culture
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