Job Title:- ServiceNow Architect
Location:- Chicago, IL (Hybrid 3 days)
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Project Overview:
Must
The actual priority is:
- ServiceNow IRM expertise
- GRC experience
- Financial services experience
Job Description: Senior Solution Architect, ServiceNow IRM & GRC
Project Overview
The Risk Controls Enhancements (RCE) enterprise initiative is a modernization and consolidation effort of Governance Risk & Controls (GRC) processes, data, and reporting.
Contractor''s Role
• Lead the design, architecture, and implementation of complex ServiceNow Integrated Risk Management (IRM) and Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) solutions.
• Provide subject matter expertise on risk-related capabilities, including risk identification, assessment, mitigation, and monitoring.
• Translate business objectives into effective, scalable, and secure technical solutions within the ServiceNow platform.
• Guide and mentor technical teams throughout the IRM implementation lifecycle, ensuring alignment with architectural standards and best practices.
Experience Level
• 5+ years of hands-on experience with the ServiceNow IRM including extensive work focused GRC processes.
• 10+ years of professional experience in risk management, GRC, or a related field, demonstrating a deep understanding of risk-related processes.
• Proven track record of success in architecting and delivering significant ServiceNow IRM implementations for large enterprises.
• Expertise in core IRM capabilities such as Issue Management, Incident Management, Loss Events, Controls Testing, Risk Identification, Risk and Control Self-Assessments (RCSA), and Emerging Risk programs.
Qualifications (must haves)
• Deep functional and technical understanding of the ServiceNow IRM suite, including Risk capabilities such as Issue/Incident Management, Loss Events, etc.
• In-depth knowledge of GRC and risk management frameworks and best practices.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Bachelor''s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
Nice to Have
• Experience implementing IRM solutions in regulated industries such as finance and banking.
• Proficiency with Agile or other iterative development methodologies.
• Experience with other risk management software or enterprise risk processes.
Daily Tasks and Responsibilities
• Lead technical workshops to implement and validate GRC/IRM requirements with business stakeholders.
• Design and document technical solutions within ServiceNow IRM that meet business objectives and leverage platform best practices.
• Configure, customize, and implement ServiceNow IRM applications and modules to support the full risk lifecycle.
• Develop risk-related artifacts such as risk registers, risk assessment methodologies, and control frameworks.
• Create and configure dashboards and reports to provide stakeholders with visibility into the organization''s risk and compliance posture.
• Advise on platform governance, risk data models, and long-term roadmap planning for the ServiceNow IRM landscape.
• Conduct technical reviews and provide guidance to junior developers and implementation teams on risk functionality.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex risk-related issues and provide ongoing support for implemented IRM solutions.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest ServiceNow IRM product releases, industry trends, and regulatory changes impacting risk management.
• Oversee the development of configurations that automate risk assessments, controls testing, and issue management workflow
Notes:
Position Overview
- Role: Senior ServiceNow IRM Architect / Senior Engineer
- Primary Focus: ServiceNow IRM (Integrated Risk Management) module supporting Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC).
Key Responsibilities
This is a hybrid architecture and engineering role.
The consultant will:
- Design and architect ServiceNow IRM solutions.
- Recommend out-of-the-box ServiceNow capabilities versus unnecessary customizations.
Must Have
- Strong ServiceNow IRM experience.
- Deep understanding of:
- Governance
- Risk
- Compliance (GRC)
- Senior architecture experience.
- Ability to participate in hands-on implementation.
- Experience within a large financial institution.
- Exposure to enterprise regulatory or compliance programs.
- Familiarity with: