Job Information
Federal Reserve System Sr. IT Risk Specialist in St. Louis, Missouri
Company
Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis
Our Safety & Soundness unit is looking for experienced individuals with an IT audit or IT examiner background to join our team of IT Examiners and IT Risk Specialists. As a Senior IT Risk Specialist, you will evaluate the overall nature and risk of a bank’s IT environment, the adequacy of the bank’s IT related internal controls and audit function, and the bank’s compliance with laws and regulations. You would be based in either our St. Louis or Little Rock offices and report to a Supervisory Examiner.
Travel Requirement
This position requires overnight travel, or if in range, commutable travel. You may travel approximately 50 nights per year, averaging 20-30% of workdays within the Eighth Federal Reserve District. It includes overnight stays (up to five consecutive days), travel mostly by vehicle, but some air travel may be involved as well. The St Louis Fed diligently works to provide a positive Work / Life Balance through flexible on-site work arrangements, a compressed work schedule, and periodic work from home opportunities.
Responsibilities
Partner with IT and safety and soundness examiners to plan, participate, and lead supervisory events at complex and high-risk banking organizations
Serve as an IT subject matter expert, perform continuous monitoring of high-risk firms, and assess the remediation of supervisory issues
Assess IT risk management practices related to internal and external audit, board and management oversight, information security, cybersecurity, third-party risk management, identity theft red flags, development and acquisition, business continuity / disaster recovery, electronic banking, payments, and bank operations
Prepare informative, well supported supervisory products and work papers and communicate supervisory conclusions to financial institution management, other examiners, and Reserve Bank management
Foster relationships with fellow examiners, Reserve Bank staff, financial institution management, and other federal and state banking regulators
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or commensurate experience
Experience with assessing common cybersecurity frameworks, information security practices, network architecture, business continuity / disaster recovery practices, IT risk management, and IT audit
8 years of relevant experience in banking, audit, or bank supervision
Certified Information Security Auditor (CISA) or Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) certification
Strong verbal and written communication skills to convey information accurately and concisely to various stakeholders
Well-developed analytical and organizational skills and demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
Total Rewards
Bring your passion and expertise, and we'll provide the opportunities that will challenge you and propel your career growth—along with a wide range of benefits and perks that support your health, wealth, and life.
Salary: $130,000– 155,000
In addition to competitive compensation, we offer a comprehensive benefits package all brought together in a flexible work environment where you can find balance:
Medical (4 options), Prescription, Dental (3 options), and Vision Insurance with no waiting period
401k/Thrift Plan with generous employer match
Employer-funded Pension Plan
Paid Vacation/Sick Time & Holidays
Flexible Spending Accounts and Healthcare Spending Accounts
Flexible Work Schedule available in most departments
Life Insurance and Long Term Disability Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement (undergraduate and graduate)
Parental Leave
Free onsite 24/7 Fitness Center including training classes, and locker room / shower facilities
Onsite Cafeteria & Coffee Shop
Additional Convenience Benefits, Discounts and More…
At the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, we believe the Federal Reserve most effectively serves the American public by building a more diverse and inclusive economy. Our commitment to diversity and inclusion, at all levels of the organization, has been one of our core values for many years and remains strong as we continue enhancing our efforts. Learn more about Bank’s culture (https://www.stlouisfed.org/careers) .
The Federal Reserve Bank of St Louis is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
This position requires access to confidential supervisory information (CSI) and/or Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) information. Access to CSI and FOMC information is limited to U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, individuals who meet the definition of “protected individual” under 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3), and certain other nonimmigrants. All non-U.S. citizens authorized to access CSI and/or FOMC information must sign a declaration of intent to expeditiously become a U.S. citizen when eligible.
All employees who require access to CSI and/or FOMC information are subject to periodic background investigations and must comply with all applicable information handling policies.
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Full Time / Part Time
Full time
Regular / Temporary
Regular
Job Exempt (Yes / No)
Yes
Job Category
Credit Risk Management
Work Shift
First (United States of America)
The Federal Reserve Banks believe that diversity and inclusion among our employees is critical to our success as an organization, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. The Federal Reserve Banks are committed to equal employment opportunity for employees and job applicants in compliance with applicable law and to an environment where employees are valued for their differences.
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OUR BANK has one of the most recognizable brands around the world. The Federal Reserve is the central bank of the United States—one of the world's most influential, trusted and prestigious financial organizations. The Federal Reserve is charged with the important mission of promoting a strong economy and a stable financial system and fulfills this responsibility by formulating national monetary policy, supervising and regulating banks and bank holding companies, and providing financial services for banks and the U.S. government.
OUR PEOPLE are diverse in background and ideas, which allows for ongoing creativity and innovation. Ultimately, they are the ones who push our high-performance, exchange-driven culture forward.
Why Our People Choose Us:
Our reputation precedes us
There will always be room for personal growth
Our people are first
You’ll find the right balance
Your responsibilities will be meaningful
We hope that you will be our future colleague.
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