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Senior Risk & Compliance Analyst

Boston, MA · On-site

$130K - $170K/yr

QUALIFICATIONS: * 6+ years of experience in cybersecurity risk management, information security, technology risk, or a related field. * Demonstrated experience conducting structured cybersecurity or ...

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How much do technology risk management jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 22, 2026, the average yearly pay for technology risk management in Boston, MA is $112,664.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $78,800.00 and $143,400.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Technology Risk Management job?

A Technology Risk Management job involves identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks related to an organization's technology infrastructure, systems, and data. Professionals in this field develop policies, ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, and implement security controls to protect against cyber threats and operational failures. They collaborate with IT, security, and business teams to address vulnerabilities and enhance resilience. The role requires knowledge of risk assessment frameworks, regulatory standards, and emerging technology risks.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Technology Risk Management position, and why are they important?

To excel in Technology Risk Management, you need a background in information security, risk assessment, and regulatory compliance, often supported by a relevant degree and experience in IT or cybersecurity. Familiarity with risk management frameworks (such as NIST or ISO 27001), governance, risk and compliance (GRC) tools, and certifications like CISA, CISSP, or CRISC are highly valued. Strong analytical thinking, communication skills, and the ability to influence and collaborate across departments are vital soft skills for this role. These competencies are crucial to effectively identify, mitigate, and communicate technology risks, helping organizations manage threats while ensuring business continuity and compliance.

What are the typical daily responsibilities for someone working in Technology Risk Management?

Professionals in Technology Risk Management are typically responsible for identifying and assessing potential technology-related risks, developing policies and controls to mitigate those risks, and monitoring compliance with internal and external regulations. Their day-to-day activities often include conducting risk assessments, coordinating with IT teams on security initiatives, preparing reports for senior management, and responding to incidents or audit findings. Collaboration with various departments such as IT, compliance, and business units is frequent to ensure comprehensive risk oversight. This role requires staying up-to-date on emerging threats and evolving regulatory requirements to proactively manage the organization's risk posture.

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Infographic showing various Technology Risk Management job openings in Boston, MA as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 87% Full Time, 10% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 92% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $112,815 per year, or $54.2 per hour.
Data, AI and Emerging Technology Risk Principal Analyst

Data, AI and Emerging Technology Risk Principal Analyst

Citizens

Westwood, MA

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 23 hours ago

Job description

Description

Within Enterprise Technology & Security (ETS), the Data, AI and Emerging Technology Risk Principal Analyst drives the strategic identification, assessment, and mitigation of technology-related risks, playing a key role in safeguarding the organization's information assets. This senior individual contributor position operates with significant autonomy, working across technology and business teams to shape risk practices, advance control effectiveness, and ensure alignment with Cybersecurity Risk Institute (CRI) Profile, NIST Cybersecurity Framework, NIST 800-53, and other applicable frameworks. The Principal Analyst serves as a subject matter expert whose insights directly influence the bank's technology risk posture and risk management strategy. Principal Risk Analysts solve complex problems, take broad perspectives to solve problems innovatively and may lead projects with moderate resource requirements, risk and/or complexity. Cross-functional leadership and development across junior contributors are a key feature of this senior role. 

Responsibilities 

  • Lead the proactive identification, assessment, and monitoring of technology and cybersecurity risks across systems, applications, infrastructure, and services, applying industryrecognized frameworks such as CRI, NIST CSF and NIST 80053. 

  • Execute and oversee complex Risk and Control Self Assessments (RCSAs), risk assessments, targeted risk reviews, and control adequacy evaluations, providing challenge and expert recommendations on risk treatment and remediation strategies. 

  • Serve as a subject matter expert for technology risk during internal audits, regulatory examinations, and supervisory inquiries, leading issue analysis, response development, and corrective action execution. 

  • Analyze and synthesize risk and security data from enterprise platforms and monitoring tools to identify systemic trends, emerging risks, and control gaps, translating findings into strategic insights for leadership. 

  • Partner closely with senior technology, engineering, cybersecurity, compliance, and business leaders to evaluate risk associated with new and existing platforms, infrastructure, and initiatives. 

  • Oversee thirdparty technology risk activities for highrisk or complex service provider relationships within assigned domains. 

  • Develop and deliver clear, executivelevel risk reporting and presentations, effectively communicating risk posture, trends, and remediation priorities to senior management and governance forums. 

  • Contribute to the continuous enhancement of risk frameworks, methodologies, policies, and governance processes to strengthen overall risk maturity. 

  • Mentor and coach analysts at varying levels, fostering strong risk judgment, analytical rigor, and a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. 

  • Stay ahead of evolving regulatory requirements, emerging threats, and industry trends, proactively advising leadership on risk impacts and control enhancements. 

  • Champion initiatives that strengthen the organization's risk posture and promote a proactive, riskaware culture across the enterprise. 

Team-Specific Requirements 

Preferred Domain-Specific Technical Skills  

  • Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP 

  • Experience with analytics platforms, storage solutions, data protection methodologies, data platforms, ETL, data transmission, data loss prevention, endpoint security practices, and cyber recovery practices, e.g. Tableau, Webfocus, APIs and Microservices based development, Talend, Informatica, Kafka, Spark, Autosys, Airflow, Java, Hadoop, Redshift, Starburst, Databricks, Tessell, MongoAtlas, Snowflake, OCI, AWS RDS, etc.) 

  • Proficiency with data governance, security and other telemetry tools such as Collibra, Grafana, Datadog, Qualys, Wiz, CyberArk, or Splunk 

  • Experience with continuous integration, continuous delivery, agile and devsecops pipelines, including data engineering sub-pipelines and related tools (e.g. Nexus, Jenkins, Harness, Fortify, EKS, Openshift, etc.) 

  • Knowledge of AI/ML platform tools such as Bedrock, Sagemaker, H2O.ai, MLflow, etc. 

Preferred Team-Specific Tools & Platforms  

  • ServiceNow, Jira, Confluence, or other ITSM/collaboration platforms 

  • GRC Archer, WDesk, or other risk and compliance platforms 

Experience & Skills 

Required: 

  • 7-10 years of progressive experience in IT risk management, information security, or internal audit, with demonstrated leadership in complex risk environments. 

  • Deep expertise in control frameworks including CRI Profile, NIST 800-53, NIST CSF, COBIT, and/or ITIL, and the ability to apply them strategically. 

  • Proven ability to lead risk assessments, control testing programs, and regulatory response activities independently. 

  • Advanced proficiency with GRC platforms (e.g., Archer), security monitoring tools (e.g., Splunk, Qualys, Wiz), and data analysis tools (e.g., Tableau, Grafana, Excel). 

  • Strong executive communication skills; ability to present risk findings persuasively to senior leaders and non-technical audiences. 

  • Track record of influencing risk practices and driving meaningful improvements in control environments. 

  • Ability to operate independently and manage complex, multi-stakeholder workstreams. 

Preferred: 

  • Experience in a regulated financial institution with familiarity with OCC, Federal Reserve, or FDIC supervisory expectations. 

  • Background in cloud infrastructure risk, cyber resilience, or enterprise architecture risk. 

  • Experience designing or significantly improving risk management programs or frameworks. 

Education 

  • Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Business, or a related field required; Master's degree strongly preferred. 

  • One or more of the following certifications are preferred: 

  • CISA (Certified Information Systems Auditor) 

  • CRISC (Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control) 

  • CISM (Certified Information Security Manager) 

  • CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional) 

  • PMI-RMP (Risk Management Professional) 

  • AWS Solutions Architect or Microsoft Azure Administrator 

Hours & Work Schedule

  • Hours per Week: Monday-Friday
  • Work Schedule: 40
  • Hybrid: 4 days per week onsite, 1 day remote 

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Pay Transparency

The salary range for this position is $138,000 - $200,000 per year, plus an opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus. Actual pay is based on various factors including but not limited to the budget, work location, and relevant skills and experience.

We offer competitive pay, comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage, retirement benefits, maternity/paternity leave, flexible work arrangements, education reimbursement, wellness programs and more. Note, Citizens' paid time off policy exceeds the mandatory, paid sick or paid time-away policy of every local and state jurisdiction in the United States. For an overview of our benefits, visit https://jobs.citizensbank.com/benefits .

Some job boards have started using jobseeker-reported data to estimate salary ranges for roles. If you apply and qualify for this role, a recruiter will discuss accurate pay guidance.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Citizens, its parent, subsidiaries, and related companies (Citizens) provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all colleagues and applicants for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, citizenship, physical or mental disability, perceived disability or history or record of a disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, genetic characteristic, marital or domestic partner status, victim of domestic violence, family status/parenthood, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, pregnancy/childbirth/lactation, colleague's or a dependent's reproductive health decision making, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by federal, state and/or local laws. At Citizens, we are committed to fostering an inclusive culture that enables all colleagues to bring their best selves to work every day and everyone is expected to be treated with respect and professionalism. Employment decisions are based solely on merit, qualifications, performance and capability.

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