Senior Associate – Technology & Cyber Risk Management RCSA Validation Coordinator at Santander

Miami, Florida, United States

Santander Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Financial Services, BankingIndustries

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Risk Management, or related field
  • Master's Degree in related disciplines (preferred)
  • Professional certifications strongly desirable: CISA, CRISC, CISSP, CISM, CCAK, or PMP
  • Overall professional experience of 5-10 years or more in Technology Risk Management, Cybersecurity Risk, IT Audit, or Operational Risk within financial services
  • Demonstrated hands-on experience in testing and validating technology and cyber controls within the RCSA framework
  • Exposure to coordinating risk/control assessments

Responsibilities

  • Execute and coordinate independent validation of technology and cybersecurity RCSAs, including IT general controls, infrastructure, application, and cyber-specific controls
  • Review and challenge control design, test results, and effectiveness assessments
  • Provide guidance and oversight to the team performing validations, ensuring technical accuracy and adherence to methodology
  • Partner with technology teams, cyber risk/control owners, and first-line functions to coordinate RCSA second line validation activities
  • Ensure validation findings and control gaps are documented, communicated, and addressed in a timely manner
  • Support engagement with senior technology and risk stakeholders to escalate material findings
  • Apply structured project management skills to plan, monitor, and track validation activities
  • Develop and maintain validation schedules, manage dependencies, and ensure deliverables are completed on time
  • Contribute to playbooks, templates, and methodologies specific to technology and cyber RCSA Second line validation
  • Support the preparation of reporting, dashboards, and metrics on validation activities
  • Ensure validation documentation is complete, accurate, and audit-ready
  • Provide insights and updates to risk committees, governance forums, and management

Skills

RCSA Validation
Technology Risk Management
Cyber Risk Management
IT General Controls
Control Design
Control Testing
Project Management
PMO
Analytical Skills

Santander

Provides banking, investment, and insurance services

About Santander

Santander Bank provides a variety of financial services to individuals, small businesses, and large corporations in the United States. Its offerings include savings and checking accounts, loans, credit cards, and investment products. The bank also has specialized services through Santander Investment Services and insurance products via Santander Securities LLC. Santander stands out from its competitors by focusing on community growth, committing $13.6 billion to support initiatives like the 'Cultivate Small Business' program, which aids early-stage entrepreneurs, especially from underrepresented groups. The bank generates revenue through interest on loans, service fees, and commissions, while promoting responsible banking practices and financial education. Santander's goal is to empower individuals and businesses, enhance community prosperity, and provide comprehensive financial solutions.

Boston, MassachusettsHeadquarters
1902Year Founded
$75MTotal Funding
POST_IPO_DEBTCompany Stage
Fintech, Financial ServicesIndustries
10,001+Employees

Benefits

Health, dental, & vision
401k
Flexible PTO
Parental & sick leave
Discounts: technology, travel, auto, fitness, & tuition

Risks

ISO 20022 transition may challenge smaller business partners.
'Quishing' attacks pose a growing threat to consumer security.
Openbank faces competition in the U.S. high-yield savings market.

Differentiation

Santander's Openbank offers a 5.00% APY high-yield savings account nationwide.
The bank's Inclusive Communities Plan pledges $13.6 billion for community initiatives.
Santander's ISO 20022 adoption enhances operational efficiency and data management.

Upsides

Openbank's high-yield savings account attracts more U.S. customers.
Santander's renewable energy financing highlights commitment to sustainable investments.
Proactive cybersecurity measures enhance customer trust and protect digital assets.

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