Vice President - Technology Risk Oversight

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RGA is a purpose-driven organization working to solve today’s challenges through innovation and collaboration. A Fortune 500 Company and listed among its World’s Most Admired Companies, we’re the only global reinsurance company to focus primarily on life- and health-related solutions. Join our multinational team of intelligent, motivated, and collaborative people, and help us make financial protection accessible to all.

Leads efforts to address complex Technology risk management challenges facing RGA, including serving as primary advisor on cyber risk to Global Risk Services Leadership Team and Chief Risk Officers globally. Responsible for working within RGA’s matrixed technology and cyber risk management frameworks to help define and align strategies for technology, security risk management and governance and ensure that exposures to technology and cyber risks are identified and managed at an acceptable level.

• Lead and oversee Global Risk Services (GRS) assessment activities over technology and cyber risks – including third party cyber risks – partnering with other stakeholders (IT, GSPO, Internal Audit, etc.) as required.

• Lead and provide oversight for the team performing information security risk and control assessments. Assists with the development and operation of related compliance monitoring and improvement activities to ensure compliance both with internal security policies and applicable laws and regulations.

• Facilitate prioritization of technology and cyber risk and due diligence activities with RGA segment leaders.

• Serve as technical representative on enterprise-wide risk committees and working groups covering areas related to technology and cyber risk management and governance.

• Lead global projects related to 2nd line oversight of technology and cyber risks utilizing GRS and matrixed resources where appropriate.

• Lead GRS efforts to develop and report technology and cyber risk limits / tolerances to senior management and the Board.

• Work with RGA stakeholders to improve cyber risk management training and awareness efforts globally.

• Maintains regular and predictable attendance.

• Performs other duties as required.

Education and Experience

• 10+ years of relevant experience in information security or directly related field.

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, Software, Electrical or Electronics Engineering, or equivalent

• 5+ years supervisory/management/leadership experience

• Experience in formal risk assessment and risk management practices

• Experience with vulnerability analysis processes and best practices

• Large, complex implementation and deployment experience of security tools and programs.

• Experience in second line risk management technology risks

Preferred:      

• 3+ years of insurance industry experience

• Experience managing third-party risk, business continuity risk, and IT operational risk

• Certification in one of more of the following  CISSP, CISM, CISA, CRISC, GPEN, CEH

Skills and Abilities

Required:

• Strong familiarity with information security, risk management, and IT governance standards and frameworks (e.g., NIST 800-53, ISO 27000, ISO 31000, etc.)

• Highly advanced analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Strong forecasting and anticipation ability to “peek around the corner” to identify and manage future risks and requirements

• Exceptional ability to work across diverse teams and lead through influence.

• Highly advanced persuasion skills when working with internal and external partners to resolve issues/problems.

• Understanding of how artificial intelligence presents upside and downside risk in the financial services sector

• Highly advanced oral and written communication skills, demonstrating the ability to convey business terminology that is meaningful and well received.

• Proven ability to multi-national organizations and operating effectively within a diverse multicultural organization.

• Strong focus on insightful prioritization of work effort with the goal of solving the most meaningful issues rather than the most obvious.

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What you can expect from RGA:

• Gain valuable knowledge from and experience with diverse, caring colleagues around the world.

• Enjoy a respectful, welcoming environment that fosters individuality and encourages pioneering thought.

• Join the bright and creative minds of RGA, and experience vast, endless career potential.

Compensation Range:

Base pay varies depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience and market location. In addition, RGA provides an annual bonus plan that includes all roles and some positions are eligible for participation in our long-term equity incentive plan. RGA also maintains a full range of health, retirement, and other employee benefits.

RGA is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, age, gender identity or expression, sex, disability, veteran status, religion, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by applicable equal employment opportunity laws.