Job Summary: Our client, a major Financial Services firm, in the greater Philadelphia area is seeking an IT Risk Advisory Manager. The role is responsible for identifying, assessing, and mitigating technology-related risks across worldwide operations and applications. This role focuses on safeguarding assets under management (AUM) and ensuring that emerging technologies especially Generative AI are securely integrated into their financial services framework. The position requires a strategic blend of technical expertise, regulatory knowledge, and global risk management experience.

Key Responsibilities:

Global Risk Assessment & Management:

Identify, evaluate, and document IT risks across global business units with a focus on assets under management.

Conduct periodic risk assessments, vulnerability analyses, and control reviews specifically addressing emerging technologies, including Generative AI applications.

Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies and action plans that account for global regulatory environments and evolving AI risks.

Policy & Framework Development:

Create and maintain IT risk management policies, procedures, and frameworks that incorporate best practices for AI integration and asset protection.

Ensure alignment with international regulatory requirements (e.g., GDPR, SOX, PCI-DSS) and industry standards.

Collaborate with internal audit teams and external regulators during global reviews and assessments.

Monitoring & Reporting:

Monitor IT environments globally to detect, assess, and respond to emerging risks, with a particular emphasis on risks posed by Generative AI technologies.

Develop and deliver regular risk reporting to senior management and key stakeholders, highlighting risk exposures related to AUM and AI-driven processes.

Track remediation efforts and ensure timely resolution of identified risks.

Collaboration & Training:

Work closely with IT, cybersecurity, compliance, and business units across regions to promote risk awareness and share best practices for managing AI risks.

Provide training and guidance on IT risk management practices and emerging technology risks.

Coordinate with third-party vendors and advisors to assess and manage external risk exposures on a global scale.

Incident Response & Business Continuity:

Develop and support global IT incident response and business continuity planning, incorporating contingencies for AI-related incidents.

Lead post-incident reviews to refine processes and prevent recurrence, with a special focus on safeguarding assets under management.

Qualifications:

Education & Experience:

Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Risk Management, or a related field.

A minimum of 5 years of experience in IT risk management, ideally within financial services or a related global environment.

Demonstrated experience with Generative AI technologies and their implications for risk in asset management is required.

Certifications:

Relevant certifications such as CISA, CISSP, CRISC, or similar are strongly preferred.

Technical Skills:

In-depth understanding of IT systems, cybersecurity principles, and risk assessment methodologies.

Experience evaluating and integrating emerging technologies like Generative AI into risk management frameworks.

Familiarity with regulatory standards and compliance requirements impacting global financial institutions and assets under management.

Soft Skills:

Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with global teams and senior leadership.

Proven project management skills with meticulous attention to detail.