Federal Reserve Information Technology Examiner/Risk Specialist

About the position The Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City is seeking an Information Technology (IT) Examiner/Risk Specialist to join our team. This role is pivotal in promoting the strength and stability of our economy, financial organizations, and payments system. As an IT Examiner/Risk Specialist, you will lead and participate in reviews and examinations that evaluate the effectiveness of IT and cyber risk management practices for community and regional banking organizations, as well as other supervised entities such as service providers. This position requires a hybrid work schedule, allowing you to work from one of our offices located in Kansas City, Denver, Omaha, or Oklahoma City, with travel required for work assignments within the 10th District. In this role, you will assess organizations' risk management programs and regular business activity practices through onsite examinations and continuous monitoring efforts. Your work will ensure safe and sound operations while ensuring compliance with applicable banking laws, regulations, and policy statements. You will utilize sound analysis and reasoning to develop and communicate conclusions and recommendations on complex issues, including evaluating the effectiveness of management oversight and risk management practices. Your influence will be crucial in resolving conflicts that arise during the supervisory process. Key activities include performing and leading supervisory activities for financial institutions, developing expertise in IT and cybersecurity risk, synthesizing information to identify industry trends, and engaging in discussions with executive-level management. You will apply sound supervisory judgment to formulate appropriate conclusions and recommendations based on subjective and potentially conflicting information. Additionally, you will provide well-supported written conclusions for supervisory reports and effectively communicate findings to organization and Reserve Bank management. Responsibilities • Perform and/or lead supervisory activities for financial institutions or other supervised entities to assess key IT and cyber-related risk exposures and risk management practices. , • Develop and maintain expertise in IT risk, including cybersecurity, and supervisory expectations, industry practices, and emerging financial technology. , • Synthesize information from multiple sources to identify industry trends and engage in discussions with executive management to evaluate risks. , • Apply sound supervisory judgment to formulate appropriate supervisory conclusions based on subjective and potentially conflicting information. , • Assimilate and prioritize supervisory issues to support a comprehensive supervisory assessment by coordinating with stakeholders. , • Provide well-supported written conclusions for supervisory reports and communicate findings to organization and Reserve Bank management. Requirements • Bachelor's degree and a minimum of two years of financial industry or regulatory work experience, or 10+ years of applicable work experience without a college degree. , • Experience in examination missions is a plus but not required. , • IT-related certifications such as CISSP, CISA, CISM, and CCSP are strongly desired. , • Proficient technical knowledge of IT and information security risk management programs, measurement tools, models, control frameworks, and risk indicators. , • Must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship. Nice-to-haves • Experience with financial industry regulations and compliance standards. , • Familiarity with emerging financial technologies such as Fintech and cloud-based services. Benefits • Flexible/hybrid work environment , • Competitive compensation package , • Health, wealth, and life support benefits Apply Job!