Job Description
Director of Emerging Technology Risk Coconut Grove, Florida Job ID Req1576114 Category Non-financial Risk Date posted 05/08/2026 It Starts Here: Santander is a global leader and innovator in the financial services industry and is evolving from a high-impact brand into a technology-driven organization. Our people are at the heart of this journey and together, we are driving a customer-centric transformation that values bold thinking, innovation, and the courage to challenge what’s possible. This is more than a strategic shift. It’s a chance for driven professionals to grow, learn, and make a real difference. If you are interested in exploring the possibilities We Want to Talk to You! The Difference You Make: The Director of Emerging Technology Risk within the Technology and Information Risk Management organization at Santander US and Santander Bank NA is responsible for ongoing oversight, assessment, management and reporting of technology and cybersecurity risks associated with the adoption and implementation of Cloud, AI and Digital Assets (e.g. Blockchain, Crypto etc.) across all operating entities. This role is established in the second line of defense and requires collaboration across both IT, CISO, Data Office, Operational Risk, Internal Audit and other relevant functional stakeholders within the organization in the management of Emerging Technology risks. An excellent understanding of the evolving regulatory landscape in the US and EU is vital for success in this role. Director, Emerging Technology Risk monitors activities to minimize the company's exposure to emerging technology and information risk. Activities may include technical risk analysis, risk identification and remediation. Represents or supports the reputation of the company to minimize compliance and regulatory risk by resolving issues and ensuring adherence to company and legal standards. Responsible for ensuring that all the company's activities adhere to the necessary rules and regulations, and that the company complies with legal/regulatory statutes and jurisdictions. The day-to-day focus may vary depending on the requirements of the overall second line of defense program priorities directed by the Head of Technology Risk and may include: planned or ad-hoc technical risk reviews, review of IT or Business initiatives, Review and challenge activities, Risk reporting, development of technical risk framework and methodologies. Essential Functions/Responsibility Statements: Establish themselves as the second line of defense subject matter expert for key stakeholders in the management of emerging technology risks across all operating entities Prepare information to enable governance committees / working groups in the management oversight of emerging technology risks Participate in relevant governance committees and working groups as a delegate of the Head of Technology Initiate timely escalations to the Head of Technology and to the leadership team Identify and assess technology and cybersecurity risks associated with emerging technologies including Cloud, AI, IoT, Blockchain and others and counsel business units managers, CISO and/or IT GRC stakeholders on risk management issues to ensure awareness and accountability for emerging technology risks Develop and implement a technical risk management governance, framework to enable the strategic business direction of the organization Ensure the updating of existing policies and framework or develop new ones that steer the safe and sound adoption of emerging technologies across the organization Participate in the independent and ongoing risk oversight of key technology components of the firm’s digital transformation initiatives. Additionally, coordinate oversight of key emerging technology risks Work across the lines of defense to recommend strategies that effectively treat risks within the risk appetite Monitor emerging technology trends and evaluate potential impacts to business strategy; provide documented analytical insights of the risk horizon, while ensuring a sound operational and compliance control environment through establishment of a system of effective and sustainable internal controls Participate in evaluation of new products / Business changes / projects and assess related emerging technology risks and impact to the technology risk profile Participate in the evaluation and management of risks related to third-party suppliers involved in technology projects related to the deployment of emerging technology or where emerging technologies introduced by third parties are a key component of the business activities Advice on remediation of regulatory findings, correction of any inconsiste