Senior Risk Technical Writer

  • Vienna, VA
  • Posted 1 day ago | Updated 6 hours ago

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Senior Risk Technical Writer

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Senior Risk Technical Writer


A Top Fortune 50 Financial Services Company is seeking a highly motivated Senior Risk Technical Writer to work hybrid for our client in Vienna, VA.


Overview:




  • Compile, research, and analyze risk-related data to support decision-making across IT Risk and ISD functions.




  • Partner with SMEs to gather and document business processes, functional requirements, workflows, and system controls.




  • Develop and maintain high-quality documentation including: Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Manuals, Functional and business requirements, Risk control frameworks, Reporting procedures and templates.




  • Create and maintain risk reporting frameworks; evaluate findings and prepare actionable insights and recommendations.




  • Support IT Risk functions such as:




  • Internal and external audit response




  • Control testing documentation




  • Vulnerability management reporting




  • Issue tracking and resolution documentation




  • Ensure that documentation aligns with regulatory requirements, internal standards, and risk management frameworks.




  • Serve as a documentation and training specialist for diverse IT Risk teams, ensuring clarity, usability, and consistency in content delivery.




  • Apply broad and in-depth knowledge of risk principles, business analysis, and documentation practices to high-impact, cross-functional projects.




  • Provide guidance and mentorship to team members on best practices for documentation and risk reporting.




  • Participate in or lead project efforts that require the coordination of technical and business resources.




Qualifications:




  • Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Risk Management, Business Administration, or a related field.




  • 10+ years of relevant experience in business analysis, IT risk, documentation, or related roles.




  • Strong understanding of IT risk domains including audit, compliance, vulnerability management, control testing, and issue management.




  • Proven ability to gather and translate complex business or technical requirements into clear, actionable documentation.




  • Proficiency in tools such as Microsoft Office, SharePoint, Confluence, JIRA, Visio, or other process mapping/documentation platforms.




  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present technical concepts clearly to non-technical audiences.




  • Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.




  • Experience supporting cross-functional teams and acting as a liaison between business and technical teams.




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