It Governance Officer

Illinois Bank and Trust,a division of HTLF Bank, is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status, among other factors.
Illinois Bank and Trust,a division of HTLF Bank, growing dynamic organization with many locations offering uniquely different banking and financial solutions for businesses and personal clients. As a performance driven company, we strive to create a culture of excellence with high standards, and high values while providing outstanding growth and involvement opportunities for employees. Join a team that makes "Great Things Happen!"™
The IT Governance Manager ensures the effective implementation and adherence to IT governance policies, procedures, and standards throughout the organization. The IT Governance Manager assesses and manages risks, develops, and maintains IT governance frameworks, ensures compliance with regulatory requirements, and monitors and reports key IT governance and operational metrics. In addition, the IT Governance Manager works closely with various stakeholders to align IT strategies with business objectives and drive continuous improvement in IT governance practices.
Primary Responsibilities:

• Develops and maintains IT governance frameworks, policies, and procedures, ensuring alignment with industry best practices and regulatory requirements, including the Business Impact Analysis, Disaster Recovery Plan and IT Risk Assessment.
• Assesses the organization's IT risks and develop risk management strategies to mitigate potential threats, ensuring data confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
• Collaborates with IT teams to design, document, and implement controls and measures to safeguard IT infrastructure, systems, and data assets.
• Evaluates compliance with Federal Regulatory policies, IT governance policies, identify gaps, and recommend corrective actions.
• Monitors and reports on key IT governance metrics, ensuring timely identification and resolution of issues.
• Provides guidance and support to IT teams in implementing IT governance practices, promoting awareness, fostering a culture of compliance and assisting in projects when needed.
• Coordinates with internal and external auditors and regulatory bodies during IT audits and assessments, providing required documentation and facilitating the audit process including remediation activities.
• Monitors and prepares senior-level reports for Operational Risk Committee.
• Assists in defining, monitoring and maintaining Operational Metrics for IT Teams.
• Participates in the Third-Party Risk Management process by completing required documentation and representing IT in the review process.
• Conducts training sessions and workshops to educate employees on IT governance policies, procedures, and best practices
• Stays updated with industry trends, emerging technologies, and regulatory changes to proactively address IT governance challenges and opportunities.

Secondary Responsibilities:

• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complete annual E-Learning Plan and Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) training as assigned and keeps up-to-date knowledge of BSA as it relates to the job function.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors in Business Administration/Management, Computer Science or related Field or equivalent work experience preferred
• 7-10 years of IT Experience to include any of the combination of the following required
• Proven experience in IT governance, risk management, and compliance, preferably in a similar role required
• Strong knowledge of IT governance frameworks, industry standards, and regulatory requirements required
• Proficient in conducting IT risk assessments and developing risk mitigation strategies required
• Excellent understanding of IT controls and security measures, with the ability to design and implement effective controls required
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think strategically and make data-driven decisions required
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders at all levels required
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills to manage multiple tasks and priorities required
• Continuous learning mindset to stay updated with emerging trends and technologies in IT governance required
• CISA - Certified Information Systems Auditor preferred
• CGEIT - Certified in the Governance of Enterprise IT preferred
• CRISC - Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control preferred
• CompTIA Security+ preferred

Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
Time Type:
Full time
The targeted salary for this role is:
$124,419.00 - $161,744.00
You may also be offered incentive compensation, and benefits. Benefits may include Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Health Savings Account, Paid Time Off. Actual compensation may vary based on geographic location of the specific role as well as work experience, education, and skills of the selected candidate.