Technology Risk Governance & Procedures Consultant

Job Description

We are At Synechron, we believe in the power of digital to transform businesses for the better. Our global consulting firm combines creativity and innovative technology to deliver industry-leading digital solutions. Synechron’s progressive technologies and optimization strategies span end-to-end Artificial Intelligence, Consulting, Digital, Cloud & DevOps, Data, and Software Engineering, servicing an array of noteworthy financial services and technology firms. Through research and development initiatives in our FinLabs we develop solutions for modernization, from Artificial Intelligence and Blockchain to Data Science models, Digital Underwriting, mobile-first applications and more. We’re looking for an experienced Technology Risk Governance Consultant who can turn complex technology risk policies into clear, practical, and audit-ready procedures . Candidate will partner with Technology, Information Security, Risk, Compliance, and Audit teams to strengthen governance and ensure processes meet enterprise and regulatory expectations.

In accordance with law, the base salary for this role if filled within Pittsburgh, PA is $90k – $100k/year & benefits (see below).

Develop and maintain procedures aligned with Technology Risk Management (TRM) policies and controls.
Translate policies into actionable workflows, including roles, approvals, evidence requirements, and escalation paths.
Lead stakeholder interviews and working sessions to document current and target-state processes.
Partner across Technology, InfoSec, Risk, Compliance, Legal, and Audit.
Support audit and regulatory readiness through clear, traceable, and defensible documentation.
Experience in Technology Risk, IT Risk & Controls, Technology Governance, Information Security Governance, IT Audit, Compliance, Operational Risk, or procedure development.
Strong technical/procedural writing and documentation skills.
Experience documenting technology risks, controls, governance processes, and procedures.
Knowledge of areas such as IAM/MFA, ITSM, SDLC, Change/Incident Management, Disaster Recovery, Business Continuity, and Technology Controls.
Banking or Financial Services experience.
Experience supporting 1st Line of Defense (1LOD) Technology Risk.
Experience with Archer GRC, ServiceNow GRC, OpenPages, or MetricStream.
Exposure to AWS, Azure, or GCP environments.

10 days of paid annual leave (plus sick leave and national holidays).
~ A comprehensive insurance plan including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and long-/short-term disability (plans vary by region).
~ Retirement savings plans.
~ A higher education certification policy.
~ Extensive training opportunities, focused on skills, substantive knowledge, and personal development.
~ On-demand Udemy for Business for all Synechron employees with free access to more than 5000 curated courses.
~ Coaching opportunities with experienced colleagues from our Financial Innovation Labs (FinLabs) and Center of Excellences (CoE) groups.
~ Cutting edge projects at the world’s leading tier-one banks, financial institutions and insurance firms.
~ S YNECHRON’S DIVERSITY & INCLUSION STATEMENT

Diversity & Inclusion are fundamental to our culture, and Synechron is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiative ‘Same Difference’ is committed to fostering an inclusive culture – promoting equality, diversity and an environment that is respectful to all. We strongly believe that a diverse workforce helps build stronger, successful businesses as a global company. We encourage applicants from across diverse backgrounds, race, ethnicities, religion, age, marital status, gender, sexual orientations, or disabilities to apply. We empower our global workforce by offering flexible workplace arrangements, mentoring, internal mobility, learning and development programs, and more.
All employment decisions at Synechron are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to the applicant’s gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, disabled or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.