Vice President, Global Risk Management

Title:

Vice President, Global Risk Management

Company:

Everest Global Services, Inc.

Job Category:

Technology

Job Description:

About Everest:
Everest Group, Ltd. (Everest), is a leading global reinsurance and insurance provider, operating for nearly 50 years through subsidiaries in North America, Latin America, the UK & Ireland, Continental Europe and Asia Pacific regions. Throughout our history, Everest has maintained its discipline and focuses on creating long-term value through underwriting excellence and strong risk and capital management. Our strengths include extensive product and distribution capabilities, a strong balance sheet, and an innovative culture. Our most critical asset is our people. We offer dynamic training

About The Role:

Everest Global Services, a member of Everest Group, Ltd., is seeking a Vice President, Global Technology Risk Management to join our team at Everest’s US Headquarters in Warren, New Jersey. This position will report to the Chief Information Security Officer and serve as the strategic leader responsible for establishing and executing a robust technology risk management framework across the enterprise. This role plays a critical part in safeguarding the organization’s technology ecosystem by ensuring the design and performance of effective controls, especially around SOX ITGC and ITAC requirements. You’ll provide leadership across global risk functions, spearhead first-line defense control testing, and serve as the key liaison between IT, Finance, and Internal audit.

The ideal candidate will possess deep technical risk expertise, an exceptional ability to translate regulatory requirements into enterprise-wide practices, and a strategic mindset to champion proactive risk mitigation in a fast-paced digital environment.

 Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Provide strategic oversight of the SOX ITGC and ITAC programs, ensuring documentation readiness, control effectiveness, and regulatory compliance

• Lead the execution of a comprehensive First Line of Defense Control Testing Program, validating the design and operational performance of IT controls

• Partner with Internal Audit, Finance, and business stakeholders on SOX scoping, risk assessments, walkthroughs, and control testing cycles

• Embed risk management practices within IT and business functions, enabling consistent control execution and effective issue remediation

• Monitor evolving technology risk landscapes, emerging threats, and regulatory changes while advising leadership on mitigation strategies

• Drive adoption of automated tools for real-time risk monitoring, analytics, and reporting to elevate risk transparency and governance

• Develop, refine, and track key risk indicators (KRIs) and metrics that support continuous improvement and audit readiness

• Mentor and grow a high-performing global team of IT risk professionals, promoting a culture of collaboration, innovation, and accountability

• Represent the IT Risk function at enterprise risk committees and senior executive forums, driving alignment with organizational risk appetite and priorities

Qualifications:

• 15+ years of progressive experience in IT Risk Management, Technology Controls, IT Audit, and Information Security.

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Risk Management, or a related field.

• Strong knowledge of IT risk frameworks and regulations (NIST CSF, ISO 27001, COBIT, SOX, DORA).

• Proven experience leading IT risk management programs in a regulated industry (Insurance, Banking, Financial Services preferred).

• Demonstrated success in influencing senior stakeholders and driving enterprise-wide risk initiatives.

• Experience with GRC platforms (ServiceNow, Archer, OneTrust) and data analytics tools (PowerBI, Alteryx).

• Strong leadership, communication, and collaboration skills, with a track record of building and leading high-performing teams.

• Professional certifications such as CRISC, CISA, CISM, or CISSP is required.

Skills:

• Strategic mindset with the ability to translate risk concepts into actionable business initiatives.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with a focus on proactive risk mitigation.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively engage with technical and non-technical audiences.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

• Collaborative leadership style fostering cross-functional partnerships.

For NJ: The salary range for this role is $201,000 to $275,000 plus eligibility to participate in Everest’s Annual Incentive Plan at the discretion of the Company. The specific offer will depend on an applicant’s skills, geographic location, experience, and other factors. All offers include access to a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, 401k match, retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).

What if I don’t meet every requirement? At Everest we are dedicated to building an inclusive and authentic workplace. So, if you are excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every element in the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. Please let us know if you need any accommodations throughout the application or interview process.

 

Our Culture

At Everest, our purpose is to provide the world with protection. We help clients and businesses thrive, fuel global economies, and create sustainable value for our colleagues, shareholders and the communities that we serve. We also pride ourselves on having a unique and inclusive culture which is driven by a unified set of values and behaviors. Click here to learn more about our culture. 

• Our Values are the guiding principles that inform our decisions, actions and behaviors. They are an expression of our culture and an integral part of how we work: Talent. Thoughtful assumption of risk. Execution. Efficiency. Humility. Leadership. Collaboration. Inclusion and Belonging.
• Our Colleague Behaviors define how we operate and interact with each other no matter our location, level or function: Respect everyone. Pursue better. Lead by example. Own our outcomes. Win together.  

 

All colleagues are held accountable to upholding and supporting our values and behaviors across the company. This includes day to day interactions with fellow colleagues, and the global communities we serve. 

Type:

Regular

Time Type:

Full time

Primary Location:

Warren, NJ

Additional Locations:

Everest is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or creed, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, genetics, physical or mental disability, age, marital status, civil union status, family or parental status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. As part of this commitment, Everest will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Everest Benefits at everestbenefits@everestglobal.com.

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