Senior Technical Risk Advisor – Denver, Colorado - Austin, Texas

Are you ready to use your technical risk and governance background for one of the world’s largest FinTech organizations? Are you interested in joining a globally diverse organization where our unique contributions are recognized and celebrated, allowing each of us to thrive? Then it’s time to join Western Union as a Senior Technical Risk Advisor!

Western Union powers your pursuit.

In this critical role, you will assess and report on the operational effectiveness of controls and procedures, as well as the risk posture, of information resources and technologies to ensure appropriate safeguarding of Western Union’s data.

Responsibilities

• Partner with technology stakeholders to recommend remediation activities to reduce risk
• Utilize strong policy and process knowledge, as well as experience with different control domains to ensure compliance with Information Security Program.
• Communicate evolving Security and Compliance requirements to a variety of internal audiences across the company.  
• Demonstrate knowledge of a broad range of security, compliance and technical risk management standards and frameworks such as PCI, SOC, and NIST
• Evaluate the confidentiality, integrity and availability of a wide variety of information systems
• Assess risk, recommends remediation to improve risk posture

Qualifications:

• 5+ yrs of Information Security or IT Audit/Risk experience
• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred.
• At least one of the following certifications preferred: CISSP, CISM, CISA, CRISC.
• Strong experience with information assurance, risk management and assessment in technical environment

We make financial services accessible to humans everywhere. Join us for what’s next.

Western Union is positioned to become the world’s most accessible financial services company —transforming lives and communities. We’re a diverse and passionate customer-centric team of over 8,000 employees serving 200 countries and territories, reaching customers and receivers around the globe. More than moving money, we design easy-to-use products and services for our digital and physical financial ecosystem that help our customers move forward.

Just as we help our global customers prosper, we support our employees in achieving their professional aspirations. You’ll have plenty of opportunities to learn new skills and build a career, as well as receive a great compensation package. If you’re ready to help drive the future of financial services, it’s time for Western Union. Learn more about our purpose and people at https://careers.westernunion.com/.

Salary

The on-target earnings range is $105,500 - $135,000 per year, which includes a base salary and short-term incentives that align with individual and company performance. Actual salaries will vary based on candidates’ qualifications, skills, and competencies.

Benefits

You will also have access to short-term incentives, multiple health insurance options, accident and life insurance, and access to best-in-class development platforms, to name a few (https://careers.westernunion.com/global-benefits/). Please see the location-specific benefits below and note that your Recruiter may share additional role-specific benefits during your interview process or in an offer of employment.

Your United States-specific benefits include:

• Medical, Dental, and Life Insurance

• Flexible Time Off

• Family First Program

• Parental Leave

Western Union values in-person collaboration, learning, and ideation whenever possible. We believe this creates value through common ways of working and supports the execution of enterprise objectives which will ultimately help us achieve our strategic goals. By connecting face-to-face, we are better able to learn from our peers, problem-solve together, and innovate.  

Our Hybrid Work Model categorizes each role into one of three categories. Western Union has determined the category of this role to be Hybrid. This is defined as a flexible working arrangement that enables employees to divide their time between working from home and working from an office location. The expectation is to work from the office a minimum of three days a week. 

We are passionate about diversity. Our commitment is to provide an inclusive culture that celebrates the unique backgrounds and perspectives of our global teams while reflecting the communities we serve. We do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, political affiliation, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, or veteran status. The company will provide accommodation to applicants, including those with disabilities, during the recruitment process, following applicable laws.

Estimated Job Posting End Date:

11-29-2024

This application window is a good-faith estimate of the time that this posting will remain open. This posting will be promptly updated if the deadline is extended or the role is filled.