The Cloud Risk & Client Excellence Specialist provides support for those looking to take a risk-centric approach to their digital transformation for application modernization to cloud. This role also helps clients and internal IBM partners to understand key security issues, risks, exposures, and helps develop approach to meet business needs. Key areas of responsibility include:
FS Cloud Platform & Risk Office Program Conduct control mapping assessments and produce formal reports showing how the IBM Cloud Framework for Financial Services control requirements compare to key industry and regulatory standards/requirements, as well as financial institutions' (FIs) internal control frameworksHold discussions with internal stakeholders and clients on an ‘as needed’ basis to walk them through the results of various mapping assessmentsSupport effectiveness and continuous enhancement of the FS Controls Framework and associated methodology by identifying/documenting additional requirements, based on the outcome of controls mapping efforts, that further drives the security and risk architectureWork with client and service partner account teams to support risk and controls tracks focused on winning clientsCoordinate with the IBM Cloud BISO, Compliance teams, Offering Management, and strategic partners in confirming completeness and on-going enhancements of the FS Controls FrameworkProvide subject matter expertise to strengthen controls design and implementation effectivenessPartner with IBM Cloud Service/Software, IBM Cloud BISO, Infrastructure, and ISV Ecosystem teams to complete risk evaluations enabling FS Validation approvals for IBM Cloud Services/Software, MZRs, and ecosystem partners (ISVs)As part of risk assessments, identify risks, threats, vulnerabilities, potential anomalous flows and interactions, considering potential mitigating/compensating factorsDevelop internal and client-facing collateral providing insights and transparency into the FS Validation and risk assessment processesDevelop new and enhance existing FS Risk Office program methodology/process documentationOversee multiple in-flight assessments, ensuring program aims are delivered in a timely mannerMaintain team's Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and Service Level Agreements (SLAs)Client Excellence Program Help support teams managing the Financial Services Cloud Council and Forum community by sourcing and curating content (blogs, videos, podcasts, etc.) related to risk management in the financial services spaceAssist with researching and writing content that reflects in-depth knowledge of industry’s trends and company’s objectivesHelp support the teams managing the Client Advocacy, Cloud Executive Sponsor, and the FS Cloud Council programs