Hybrid Senior Associate, First Line Technology Risk and Controls Testing

at S&P Global

• Job title: Senior Associate, First Line Technology Risk and Controls Testing
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Senior
• Salary: $83,000 - $130,000 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, New York City, United States

About the role

• Senior Associate managing technology risk and governance strategy at S&P Global. Supporting comprehensive risk inventory and developing risk metrics and reports.

Responsibilities

• Support in defining a comprehensive risk inventory, focusing on granular-level risks.
• Support the development of detailed controls inventory for various technology processes based on various industry frameworks (COBIT, ITIL, ISO, NIST) and DS Technology Standards.
• Perform self-QA over the controls inventory to ensure key risks and controls are covered.
• Support the implementation of the Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) tool, focusing on the technology aspects.
• Support the development of Key Risk Indicators (KRIs) and Key Control Indicators (KCIs).
• Establish and manage thresholds for risk indicators.
• Coordinate with key stakeholders to ensure alignment and effective communication.
• Develop and operationalize risk scorecards to track and report on risk metrics.
• Aggregate risk data to provide a holistic view of organizational risk.
• Support in preparing and delivering comprehensive risk reports to measure performance against the organization's Risk Appetite.
• Prepare presentations for the Management reporting (requires very good PowerPoint presentation skills).

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field such as Engineering, Business, or Information Technology.
• 5 + years of experience in technology risk management and internal controls implementation, including both building and operating a function.
• Proven ability to convey complex risk topics to varied audiences, including executive leadership and technical teams.
• Successful track record in a global environment, with strong relationship-building and communication skills.
• Exceptional analytical skills and problem-solving abilities, with experience in high-pressure environments.
• Must be able to regularly travel to the New York City Office as needed.

Benefits

• Health & Wellness: Health care coverage designed for the mind and body.
• Flexible Downtime: Generous time off helps keep you energized for your time on.
• Continuous Learning: Access a wealth of resources to grow your career and learn valuable new skills.
• Invest in Your Future: Secure your financial future through competitive pay, retirement planning, a continuing education program with a company-matched student loan contribution, and financial wellness programs.
• Family Friendly Perks: It’s not just about you. S&P Global has perks for your partners and little ones, too, with some best-in class benefits for families.
• Beyond the Basics: From retail discounts to referral incentive awards—small perks can make a big difference.