Technology Risk Consultant
The Opportunity
Act as a trusted and influential advisor to MassMutual’s Enterprise Technology & Experience (ETX) group with a strong focus on cyber resiliency and technology management practices for core business units.
As a technology and risk consultant, you will have the opportunity to mature the risk program and partner with technology, business and risk peers to enhance the strategy, framework, and processes, as well as advance the engagement model across the groups. You will enable company leaders to better understand technology related risks through data driven and quantifiable insights that enable stronger business decisions.
This role will execute and mature ERM’s Cyber Risk Framework which includes obtaining assurance of MassMutual’s cyber security program health and effectiveness as well as collaborating with cyber security programs across the Enterprise to ensure cyber resiliency measures are in place, including inherent and residual risk measured against a defined risk appetite and thresholds. Additionally, the role is responsible for partnering with other functions in ERM to continue to integrate Cyber/ETX risks into the broader Enterprise risk appetite framework and top risk process. The candidate will form influential relationships with technology and business leaders to mature the strategy, framework, and process jointly with ETX, business and control peers.
The Team
Technology Risk team is:
- Lean, agile team comprised of senior risk professionals with backgrounds in technology risk management
- Highly collaborative team with the opportunity and expectation to broaden skillset and experience across all categories of Enterprise and Technology risk
- Focused on continuous improvement of framework, approach, relationships and output
- Sought after by stakeholders to provide counsel and expertise on mitigation strategies and strategic risk considerations
The Impact:
- Participate in various forums on risk assessment, quantification, risk appetite setting and risk acceptance
- Drive adoption of the risk framework
- Effectively communicate independent evaluation of IT risk posture
- Mature visualization and content for reports, dashboard and monthly risk opinion
- Present the risk appetite dashboard, risk opinion and relevant metrics at the appropriate committees, articulate and defend the measures
- Drive and escalate as necessary when risk limits are breached or risk posture deteriorates
- Review and challenge risk reduction estimates provided by 1st LOD, residual risk scores, or risk criticality
- Review and appropriately challenge technology risk decisions, direction, and initiatives under taken by the 1st LOD, IT or business, providing an independent voice to the risk management process
- Serve as liaison with other Control/Risk disciplines
- Serve as a trusted advisor in technology risk, controls, and cyber security best practices
The Minimum Qualifications
- 5+ years of relevant operational/technology risk related work experience
- Experience leading and driving solutions involving multiple layers of management
- Deals with ambiguity and complexity; willingness to explore multiple solutions to a problem
- Understanding of implications of technology risks and mitigations
- Effective communicator, both written and verbal, comfort with presenting to all levels of the organization
- Strong matrix management skills. Ability to manage multiple projects across the enterprise
- Bachelor's degree required
- Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future
What to Expect as Part of MassMutual and the Team
- Regular meetings with the Enterprise Technology & Experience teams
- Exposure to various risk committees and business leaders
- Focused one-on-one meetings with your manager
- Access to mentorship opportunities
- Networking opportunities including access to Asian, Hispanic/Latinx, African American, women, LGBTQ, veteran and disability-focused Business Resource Groups
- Access to learning content on Degreed and other informational platforms
- Your ethics and integrity will be valued by a company with a strong and stable ethical business with industry leading pay and benefits
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About MassMutual
We’ve been around since 1851. During our history, we’ve helped millions of people find financial freedom, offer financial protection, and plan for the future.
Today, we continue to develop meaningful relationships with our customers by building their trust, being knowledge problem solvers and always prioritizing their needs. MassMutual is guided by a single purpose: We help people secure their future and protect the ones they love. As a company owned by our policyowners, we are defined by mutuality and our vision to put customers first. It’s more than our company structure – it’s our way of life.
MassMutual was recognized as an Ethisphere 2020 World’s Most Ethical Company, a Top Place to Work in 2020 according to The Boston Globe and named among America’s Best Employers for Diversity according to Forbes 2020. MassMutual ranks No. 84 on the Fortune 500 list of largest companies.
MassMutual is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer Minority/Female/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Individual with Disability/Protected Veteran. We welcome all persons to apply. Note: Veterans are welcome to apply, regardless of their discharge status
MassMutual is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer Minority/Female/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Individual with Disability/Protected Veteran. We welcome all persons to apply. Note: Veterans are welcome to apply, regardless of their discharge status.