IT Risk Program Manager

Responsibilities:

• Support the design and oversight of IT controls and coordinates with IT audit to implement, monitor, and design remediation strategies.
• Design and manage the IT SOX control matrix for annual testing and evidence collection.
• Lead and support IT Risk Assessment strategy aligning to Ameris Bank's IT and security control frameworks.
• Interact as facilitator between technology and internal/external auditors.
• Support day-to-day operations of IT Governance, Risk and Compliance functions.
• Execute technology risk management processes and provide input to support continuous improvement of process and program design.
• Support internal and external audit processes or relevant compliance concerns, including SOX or Non-SOX applications.
• Interact with other enterprise functions, including Internal Audit, Security Risk and Compliance, Enterprise Risk Management, and IT delivery teams to ensure the risk management process is efficient and effective.
• Quantify inherent and residual IT risk levels to enhance analytics, inform prioritizations, and for use in management reporting.
• Work with risk remediation owners to establish remediation plans with milestones and target dates and monitor progress towards remediation and escalating as appropriate.
• Participate and contribute to technology project initiatives relating to technology risk assessment, risk remediation, and risk management.
• Investigate and identify the root cause and corrects items deemed non-compliant, regardless of pressures from business or management.
• Work diligently to improve relationships between key individuals and departments to achieve seamless cross-team dialogue and positively impact results.

Use informal networks to gain support for ideas and projects.

• Monitor adherence to policies, regulations, processes, and procedures within IT and actively undertakes corrective action where necessary.
• Maintain working knowledge of regulations impacting IT risks.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Competencies:

• Strong knowledge of Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) SOC reports and IT general controls.
• Strong knowledge of control testing.
• Strong process facilitation, project management, and analytical skills.
• Ability to operate with a high degree of independence to effectively manage schedules and competing priorities.
• Able to understand and leverage team dynamics to improve overall outcomes.
• Able to work diligently to provide quality results with little direction or follow up.
• Proficient computer skills using various software packages, including Microsoft Office and AuditBoard (CrossComply).
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (Pivot Tables and VLOOKUP Comparisons).

Industry and Work Experience:

• Risk Management experience in financial institution subject to highly regulated systems, heightened standards, specifically in IT governance, risk, and compliance required.
• Experience contributing to the development of risk assessment documentation, including frameworks, policies, standards, procedures, or similar materials required.
• Minimum of 5 years of financial service/technology experience strongly preferred.

Academic:

• Bachelor's degree required.
• CISA and/or CRISC Certifications strongly preferred.

Benefits Available to Employees: Ameris Bank provides a comprehensive employee benefit package to all eligible employees.

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Ameris Bank absorbs a major portion of the cost of healthcare. You become eligible for coverage on the first of the month following 30 days of employment Life Insurance provided at no additional cost to employees Accidental Death & Dismemberment Coverage Long-Term Disability Coverage Paid Sick and Vacation Leave 11 Holidays Volunteer/Service Day Employee Stock Purchase Plan 401(k) Retirement Plan Ameris Bank matches 50% of your first 8% of contributions to the plan Flexible Spending Accounts Health Savings Account Health Reimbursement Arrangement Supplemental Life & Other Insurance Plans Identity Theft Protection Pet Insurance Legal Insurance Employee Assistance Program Employee Advocacy Program Tickets at Work (Entertainment discounts for Ameris Bank Employees) AT&T Employee Discount Wellness Discounts for Medical Premiums and Other Rewards Employee Referral Incentive Education Assistance Employee Resource Groups Banking Advantages for Employees: In addition to a wide array of benefits, Ameris Bank employees are also eligible for special bank services.

Free Interest Checking Free Safe Deposit Box Free Money Orders, Travelers' Checks and Cashier Checks Discount on Mortgage Origination Fee Free Online Banking and Free Unlimited Online Bill Payment Employee Banking Perks Disclaimer: The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required for the position.

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