Senior Information Risk Officer

Columbia Bank

. Lead information governance, risk, and compliance efforts .

Posted 11/5/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $92,196 - $115,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in information governance, risk management, and compliance, with a strong focus on evaluating controls and maintaining adherence to regulatory standards. Capable of providing advisory support and fostering stakeholder relationships in a dynamic environment.

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Risk Management ProcessesInformation Security ManagementCISA CertificationKnowledge of PCI DSSExperience Evaluating Controls

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Hard Skills

Risk AssessmentsCompliance AnalysisSecurity ArchitectureThreat ModelingNetwork SecurityAccess ControlsISO 27002NIST 800 SeriesCybersecurity Assessment ToolGovernance Documentation

Soft Skills

Stakeholder Relationship ManagementAdaptability to Changing PrioritiesCoaching and Mentoring

Certifications & Qualifications

CISACRISCCISSPCISMSANS GIAC

Industry Keywords

Banking RegulationsGLBAHIPAAPCI DSSITILCOBIT

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead information governance, risk, and compliance efforts
Establish and maintain risk management, monitoring, and validation activities
Facilitate development of relevant policies and standards
Maintain governance documentation and develop internal process and procedure documentation
Perform formal risk assessments and self-assessments for key processes and technologies
Leverage CIS, ITIL, and COBIT standards to build Columbia Bank's risk program
Analyze technology and security controls for compliance with approved standards
Ensure information systems and vendors comply with company policies, standards, and procedures
Provide advisory and subject-matter expertise to technology teams and business units for compliance readiness
Track and monitor gaps in key Bank risk programs and maintain gap analysis documents
Identify new assets or vendors and oversee risk evaluation and ranking
Liaise with technology leaders and corporate risk and operational groups, including TPO, TAG, Internal Audit, Corporate Compliance, Enterprise Risk Management, and Legal
Maintain knowledge of applicable banking regulations and complete required training
Coach, mentor, or train others and teach coursework as a subject matter expert
Foster Columbia's corporate culture and support its vision and strategic direction
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

H.S. Diploma/GED (preferred)
Bachelor's Degree in computer science or equivalent (preferred)
7-10 years of experience in or a combination of information security, IT audit, or information technology operations (Required)
Knowledge of risk management processes including information security management
Experience evaluating controls relative to ISO 27002, NIST 800 series, FFIEC IT booklets, or Cybersecurity Assessment Tool (CAT)
Knowledge of systems and network concepts including access, authorization, configuration, and design
Understanding of encryption, access controls, network security, security operations, security architecture, threat modeling, and design
Knowledge of PCI DSS, GLBA, HIPAA, and applicable regulatory requirements
Ability to operate in a cross-functional environment and foster stakeholder relationships
Ability to anticipate and respond to changing priorities in a dynamic, demand-based environment
CISA, CRISC, CISSP, CISM, or SANS GIAC certification
Occasional travel required
Ability to work fully onsite at posted location(s)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive healthcare coverage: medical, dental, and vision plans
401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match for qualifying associate contributions
Employee assistance program
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Tuition assistance
Mental health resources
Identity theft protection
Legal support
Auto and home insurance
Pet insurance
Online discount marketplace
Paid vacation, sick days, volunteer days, and holidays
Benefit eligibility beginning the first day of the month following hire for associates regularly scheduled to work at least thirty hours weekly
Performance-based incentive compensation may be available