AgriBank (St. Paul, MN)
Director Technology Strategy and Risk (onsite/hybrid)
AgriBank (St. Paul, MN), Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States,
Director Technology Strategy and Risk (onsite/hybrid)
Position OverviewThe Director, Technology Strategy and Risk leads the development and implementation of the Bank’s technology strategy and serves as AgriBank’s security officer. Working collaboratively with AgriBank’s third party technology service providers and internal colleagues, the position manages and analyzes technology services and infrastructure, provides direction to AgriBank’s executive leadership team on technology best practices, monitors the performance and efficiency of existing technology solutions and services, monitors and ensures mitigation of security risks and implements technology solutions in collaboration with technical teams to meet strategic business objectives.Job FunctionsTechnology Strategy Development and Execution
Develops, communicates, implements, and leads AgriBank’s technology vision and strategy execution by understanding business strategy and translating that strategy into a technology agenda that drives business goals.Researches and communicates the opportunities and risks of emerging technologies, such as Artificial Intelligence, to the Bank and its owner-customers, enabling executive management and the Board to understand the business implications of these technologies, and assists leadership to make sound decisions regarding technology investments.Identifies new technologies that will enhance the Bank’s ability to make better business decisions and execute key functions, e.g., asset-liability management, cash operations, and credit, in a more efficient and more secure environment.Leverages technology expertise and understanding of market trends to formulate, develop and execute a multi-year strategic technology plan.Ensures optimum utilization of current systems and capabilities.Guides information systems and technology decisions, including, but not limited to hardware, software, infrastructure, services, and support for AgriBank.Understands business strategies and operating objectives, and ensures technology strategy plans are in alignment; performs ongoing evaluation to ensure that information systems remain in alignment with the business and future direction.Researches, assesses, and collaborates with 3rd party technology service providers to identify products and services that meet AgriBank’s business needs.Performs analysis for the Chief Risk and Information Officer (CRIO) to identify areas of potential improvements in information technology and delivery structure.Solicits input and communicates strategic IT direction to executives, senior leaders, and board members.Works with senior management and end-user staff to identify automation solutions to business process needs and problems.Relationship Management
Manages relationships with 3rd party technology service providers, including ensuring compliance with contractual and Service Level Agreements.Partners with 3rd party technology service providers to ensure core technology services are meeting AgriBank’s technology and business objectives.Builds and maintains trusting relationships with 3rd party technology service providers and AgriBank business leaders.Evaluates existing and new technology service provider capabilities.Partners with association technology leaders to address District-wide technology needs, and, where appropriate, lead District-wide or System-wide workgroups to evaluate the business implications of the evolving technology environment.Develops, manages, maintains, and provides oversight for vendor management activities; including but not limited to, onboarding, risk assessments, contract reviews, performance reviews, off-boarding, and centralizing a complete list of third-party vendors.Manages vendor performance and adherence to deliverables, monitoring and reporting on their performance.Develops the strategy and scope, screening, assessment and selection processes for all vendors.Negotiates contracts detailing terms, conditions, pricing, and performance expectations.Develops, manages, maintains, and provides oversight for vendor-related activities based on various risk filters such as privacy, operational, financial, and reputational.Bank Security Officer
Develops a strategic approach to IT Security, and ensures its implementation at the Bank and with the Bank’s 3rd party technology service providers.Develops meaningful security metrics and ensures their timely delivery to key internal and external stakeholders.Monitors security threats and responds to incidents working with internal and external stakeholders.Ensures compliance with the appropriate regulations.Presents updates on the cybersecurity program status to Bank leadership and Board, as applicable.Promotes security awareness, accountability and responsibility within AgriBank staff; creates and maintains cybersecurity policies and procedures.Strategic Digital Data Delivery
Collaborates with 3rd party technology service providers on the digital data delivery strategy for the organization.Works with Data Strategy leader and business teams to align strategies, service level agreements, and disaster recovery procedures.Assists with strategy definition for overall data acquisition processes and methodologies.Education and ExperienceBachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, information technology, or a related field.10-14 years of experience in infrastructure planning and strategy, cybersecurity or information security, software development or implementation, system and/or data architecture, or a related field.Or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the essential functions of the job.SkillsAdvanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.Physical RequirementsProlonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.AgriBank will not sponsor a work visa (e.g., H1B, etc.) to fill this position.Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process may contact us through the following methods: Phone: 651-282-8787 or Mail: AgriBank, Attn: Talent Recruiting, 30 E 7th Street, Suite 1600, St. Paul, MN 55101.In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.AgriBank FCB is an Equal Opportunity Employer (M/W/D/V) dedicated to diversity in the workplace and offers a great work environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, handicapped status, veteran status, public assistance status or other condition or status prohibited by law.
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Position OverviewThe Director, Technology Strategy and Risk leads the development and implementation of the Bank’s technology strategy and serves as AgriBank’s security officer. Working collaboratively with AgriBank’s third party technology service providers and internal colleagues, the position manages and analyzes technology services and infrastructure, provides direction to AgriBank’s executive leadership team on technology best practices, monitors the performance and efficiency of existing technology solutions and services, monitors and ensures mitigation of security risks and implements technology solutions in collaboration with technical teams to meet strategic business objectives.Job FunctionsTechnology Strategy Development and Execution
Develops, communicates, implements, and leads AgriBank’s technology vision and strategy execution by understanding business strategy and translating that strategy into a technology agenda that drives business goals.Researches and communicates the opportunities and risks of emerging technologies, such as Artificial Intelligence, to the Bank and its owner-customers, enabling executive management and the Board to understand the business implications of these technologies, and assists leadership to make sound decisions regarding technology investments.Identifies new technologies that will enhance the Bank’s ability to make better business decisions and execute key functions, e.g., asset-liability management, cash operations, and credit, in a more efficient and more secure environment.Leverages technology expertise and understanding of market trends to formulate, develop and execute a multi-year strategic technology plan.Ensures optimum utilization of current systems and capabilities.Guides information systems and technology decisions, including, but not limited to hardware, software, infrastructure, services, and support for AgriBank.Understands business strategies and operating objectives, and ensures technology strategy plans are in alignment; performs ongoing evaluation to ensure that information systems remain in alignment with the business and future direction.Researches, assesses, and collaborates with 3rd party technology service providers to identify products and services that meet AgriBank’s business needs.Performs analysis for the Chief Risk and Information Officer (CRIO) to identify areas of potential improvements in information technology and delivery structure.Solicits input and communicates strategic IT direction to executives, senior leaders, and board members.Works with senior management and end-user staff to identify automation solutions to business process needs and problems.Relationship Management
Manages relationships with 3rd party technology service providers, including ensuring compliance with contractual and Service Level Agreements.Partners with 3rd party technology service providers to ensure core technology services are meeting AgriBank’s technology and business objectives.Builds and maintains trusting relationships with 3rd party technology service providers and AgriBank business leaders.Evaluates existing and new technology service provider capabilities.Partners with association technology leaders to address District-wide technology needs, and, where appropriate, lead District-wide or System-wide workgroups to evaluate the business implications of the evolving technology environment.Develops, manages, maintains, and provides oversight for vendor management activities; including but not limited to, onboarding, risk assessments, contract reviews, performance reviews, off-boarding, and centralizing a complete list of third-party vendors.Manages vendor performance and adherence to deliverables, monitoring and reporting on their performance.Develops the strategy and scope, screening, assessment and selection processes for all vendors.Negotiates contracts detailing terms, conditions, pricing, and performance expectations.Develops, manages, maintains, and provides oversight for vendor-related activities based on various risk filters such as privacy, operational, financial, and reputational.Bank Security Officer
Develops a strategic approach to IT Security, and ensures its implementation at the Bank and with the Bank’s 3rd party technology service providers.Develops meaningful security metrics and ensures their timely delivery to key internal and external stakeholders.Monitors security threats and responds to incidents working with internal and external stakeholders.Ensures compliance with the appropriate regulations.Presents updates on the cybersecurity program status to Bank leadership and Board, as applicable.Promotes security awareness, accountability and responsibility within AgriBank staff; creates and maintains cybersecurity policies and procedures.Strategic Digital Data Delivery
Collaborates with 3rd party technology service providers on the digital data delivery strategy for the organization.Works with Data Strategy leader and business teams to align strategies, service level agreements, and disaster recovery procedures.Assists with strategy definition for overall data acquisition processes and methodologies.Education and ExperienceBachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, information technology, or a related field.10-14 years of experience in infrastructure planning and strategy, cybersecurity or information security, software development or implementation, system and/or data architecture, or a related field.Or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the essential functions of the job.SkillsAdvanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.Physical RequirementsProlonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.AgriBank will not sponsor a work visa (e.g., H1B, etc.) to fill this position.Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process may contact us through the following methods: Phone: 651-282-8787 or Mail: AgriBank, Attn: Talent Recruiting, 30 E 7th Street, Suite 1600, St. Paul, MN 55101.In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.AgriBank FCB is an Equal Opportunity Employer (M/W/D/V) dedicated to diversity in the workplace and offers a great work environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, handicapped status, veteran status, public assistance status or other condition or status prohibited by law.
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