Director, Technology Risk

FactSet

Senior Director of Technology Risk at FactSet responsible for establishing and leading the technology risk function. Guiding investment decisions based on technology risk assessments and collaboration with executive leadership.

Posted 5/23/2026full-timeNorwalk • Connecticut, Illinois, New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $200,000 - $260,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Establish and lead FactSet's technology risk function
Define a technology risk taxonomy and scoring model
Produce clear, quantified risk profiles that connect technology risks to business outcomes
Partner with engineering, platform, and product leaders for risk assessments
Build and maintain a centralized technology risk register
Establish governance forums and reporting cadences
Define, track, and report on KRIs and KPIs
Embed technology risk considerations into architecture decisions
Collaborate with Legal, Compliance, Finance, and Internal Audit
Build and develop a high-performing technology risk team
Design and deliver technology risk literacy programs

Requirements

What you’ll need

15+ years of technology experience
7+ years in technology risk or IT risk management
Proven track record building or maturing a technology risk practice
Strong command of risk quantification methods
Deep expertise across infrastructure resilience, application health, and data risk
Executive-level communication skills
Relevant certifications such as CRISC or CGEIT preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
401(k) matching
Flexible work hours
Paid time off
Professional development opportunities

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Hard Skills & Tools

technology risk managementrisk quantification methodsinfrastructure resilienceapplication healthdata riskrisk assessmentstechnology risk taxonomytechnology risk scoring modelkey risk indicators (KRIs)key performance indicators (KPIs)

Soft Skills

executive-level communicationleadershipcollaborationteam developmentorganizational skills

Certifications

CRISCCGEIT