Senior Manager, Technology Risk & Governance

First Merchants Corporation

2nd Line Technology Risk & Governance Sr Manager at First Merchants Bank providing risk oversight and alignment with technology risk practices. Engaging with teams for compliance and reporting.

Posted 7/7/2026full-timeRemote • Florida, Kentucky, Missouri, Ohio, Tennessee, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide independent 2nd line risk oversight by assessing 1st line technology risk practices
Provide risk-based challenge and escalation support
Review, assess, and provide credible challenge to 1st line technology risk identification
Review Key Indicators and trend analysis for technology domains
Provide targeted, risk-based second line oversight of technology risk areas
Evaluate specific areas of elevated or emerging technology risk
Participate in and contribute to relevant governance forums
Monitor alignment with ERM policies
Engage and provide credible challenge in the Risk and Control Self-Assessment governance cycle
Draft and support technology risk reporting for executive management and Board level materials
Promote risk awareness across the Bank and serve as a 2nd line subject matter resource

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in technology, business or a related field
A minimum of seven (7) years of technology or technology risk experience
A minimum of three (3) years of experience in IT Risk & Governance and/or 2nd line/ERM oversight (or Internal Audit covering technology risk) providing independent challenge
MBA or other advanced degree (PLUS)
IT/ITIL Certifications (PLUS)
IIBA Certification (PLUS)
Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC) (PLUS)
Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) (PLUS)
Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) (PLUS)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Base Pay PLUS Bonuses
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
401k
Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
Vacation/Sick Time
Paid Holidays
Paid Parental Leave
Tuition Reimbursement
Additional Benefits

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Certifications

IT/ITIL CertificationsIIBA CertificationCertified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC)Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)