Director, Technology Governance, Risk & Compliance

Pathward

. Develop and execute strategic information technology GRC plans .

Posted 11/10/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesLead💰 $119,402 - $220,517 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and executing strategic information technology governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) plans while ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements such as GLBA, PCI, and SOX. Proven leadership in managing teams, overseeing risk assessments, and implementing change management processes.

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Technology GovernanceRisk AssessmentInformation Security ComplianceLeadership ExperienceStrategic Policy Implementation

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Hard Skills

Technology GovernanceRisk AssessmentChange ManagementBudget ManagementOperational ObjectivesPerformance EvaluationStrategic PlanningIssue RemediationExecutive ReportingRegulatory Compliance

Soft Skills

LeadershipTrainingTeam ManagementProblem SolvingCommunication

Industry Keywords

GRCGLBAPCISOXInformation SecurityRisk ManagementCompliance InitiativesChange Control ProceduresTechnology RiskExecutive Reporting

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and execute strategic information technology GRC plans
Establish and maintain the Technology governance framework, decision rights, forums, escalation paths, risk and exception methodologies, evidence standards, and accountability model
Direct Technology risk identification, assessment, treatment, acceptance routing, monitoring, and escalation
Own issue, remediation, and exception governance, including action-plan quality, due dates, overdue escalation, recurring-issue analysis, and closure evidence
Provide consolidated executive reporting on Technology risk, change performance, control issues, exceptions, remediation status, and trends
Manage information technology risk assessments and evaluate security issues
Provide training and oversight internally and with direct partners or third parties handling sensitive information
Ensure defined change-control procedures are followed
Support regulatory and corporate compliance initiatives related to information security requirements
Comply with provisions of the Bank Security requirements
Supervise others, including hiring, training, assigning and directing work, establishing goals, evaluating performance, and resolving employee-related issues
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree or equivalent education and work experience
Typically 8+ years with bachelor's or equivalent
Leadership experience with managers, supervisors, and/or professionals
Experience establishing operational objectives and work plans
In-depth knowledge of organizational objectives
Experience implementing strategic policies and selecting methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria
Experience managing budgets, schedules, work plans, and performance requirements
Knowledge of technology governance, risk, and compliance (GRC)
Knowledge of technology risk assessments and change management
Technical and regulatory expertise in information security requirements, including GLBA, PCI, and SOX

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual performance-based incentive opportunity
Health insurance
401(k) retirement benefits
Life insurance
Disability benefits
Paid time off
Comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees