Director, Technology Risk Management

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Job title: Director, Technology Risk Management
Location: Remote
Full time
Salary: Base 150K-200K + bonus 

Most Director-level risk roles ask you to pick a lane. This one doesn’t.

We’re conducting a confidential search for a Director of Technology Risk Management on behalf of a well-capitalized financial services organization. Financial services or fintech experience is a hard requirement for this role — the risk profile of this industry is distinct, and the team needs someone who already understands it. This role was created to share director-level responsibilities and bring senior leadership depth to a lean, high-performing team — someone who can operate at the strategic level while staying genuinely connected to the technical work.

If you’ve spent your career bouncing between cybersecurity, cloud, AI risk, and vendor management — and you’re tired of being told that’s a liability rather than a strength — keep reading.

What You’ll Own

• Lead technology risk management across the full enterprise — security, BCP/DR, regulatory assessments, internal audits, and vendor/third-party risk
• Own strategic planning and future-facing risk decisions while overseeing operational delivery across SOX and non-SOX functions
• Drive the organization’s AI risk program — evaluating AI solutions, managing vendor risk introduced by AI tools, and building governance frameworks that hold up under scrutiny
• Collaborate closely with a peer director and report directly to senior leadership including the CIO
• Build and lead a small, flexible team across both SOX and non-SOX functions

Where You’ll Spend Your Time
This isn’t a pure strategy role — you’ll be hands-on:

• ~50% cybersecurity infrastructure — SOC oversight, vulnerability management, cloud security
• ~25–30% AI-related risk work — program buildout, vendor evaluation, emerging risk
• Remainder across third-party risk, regulatory work, strategic planning, and team development

What We’re Looking For

• 10+ years of experience across technology risk, cybersecurity, or related disciplines
• Recent tenure at Senior Manager or Director level — you’ve led teams, not just contributed to them
• In depth understanding of cloud/IT risk cloud security experience — AWS (primary environment with Azure secondary
• SOC experience and vulnerability management expertise are core requirements
• Demonstrated ability to assess and manage AI-related risk — proprietary LLM experience not required
• Third-party and vendor risk management experience; Workday familiarity is a plus, not a requirement
• Financial services or fintech background required — candidates without industry experience will not be considered; Fortune 50 or big-bank backgrounds welcome
• Breadth over depth — we’re looking for someone who has worn multiple hats, not a narrow specialist
• Certifications (CISSP, CSA, or similar) helpful but not required if experience speaks for itself

The Role in Practice

• Remote — open to most U.S. states; East Coast hours overlap expected (available by 11:00 AM ET)
• Base salary $150K–$200K; candidates above $200K considered but lower probability
• Unlimited PTO with expectation of responsible use
• Interview process: screening ? technical interviews ? final round with hiring manager and CIO; case study/presentation required at one stage
• Team wants to hire quickly but will wait for the right person — the bar is high

Interested or know someone who fits?
Apply directly or reach out to the Gravity IT Resources team. Confidentiality respected throughout the process.

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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Gravity IT Resources is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.