Director Technology Strategy and Risk (onsite/hybrid)

Director Technology Strategy and Risk (onsite/hybrid)

*Location Notice: AgriBank is currently headquartered in downtown St. Paul. Please be aware that we will be relocating to Richfield, MN in September 2026.

Position Overview

As a key member of the Enterprise Risk Management team, you will be part of AgriBank's mission to support the people who feed the world. The Director, Technology Strategy and Risk leads the development and implementation of the Bank's technology strategy and serves as AgriBank's security officer. Working collaboratively with AgriBank's third party technology service providers and internal colleagues, the position manages and analyzes technology services and infrastructure, provides direction to AgriBank's executive leadership team on technology best practices, monitors the performance and efficiency of existing technology solutions and services, monitors and ensures mitigation of security risks and implements technology solutions in collaboration with technical teams to meet strategic business objectives.

Job Functions

Technology Strategy Development and Execution

• Develops, communicates, implements, and leads AgriBank's technology vision and strategy execution by understanding business strategy and translating that strategy into a technology agenda that drives business goals
• Researches and communicates the opportunities and risks of emerging technologies, such as Artificial Intelligence, to the Bank and its owner-customers, enabling executive management and the Board to understand the business implications of these technologies, and assists leadership to make sound decisions regarding technology investments.
• Identifies new technologies that will enhance the Bank's ability to make better business decisions and execute key functions, e.g., asset-liability management, cash operations, and credit, in a more efficient and more secure environment
• Leverages technology expertise and understanding of market trends to formulate, develop and execute a multi-year strategic technology plan
• Ensures optimum utilization of current systems and capabilities
• Guides information systems and technology decisions, including, but not limited to hardware, software, infrastructure, services, and support for AgriBank
• Understands business strategies and operating objectives, and ensures technology strategy plans are in alignment; performs ongoing evaluation to ensure that information systems remain in alignment with the business and future direction
• Researches, assesses, and collaborates with 3rd party technology service providers to identify products and services that meet AgriBank's business needs
• Performs analysis for the Chief Risk and Information Officer (CRIO) to identify areas of potential improvements in information technology and delivery structure
• Solicits input and communicates strategic IT direction to executives, senior leaders, and board members
• Works with senior management and end-user staff to identify automation solutions to business process needs and problems
• Partners and guides cross-functional teams to ensure successful delivery of solutions from concept through launch

• Manages relationships with 3rd party technology service providers, including ensuring compliance with contractual and Service Level Agreements
• Partners with 3rd party technology service providers to ensure core technology services are meeting AgriBank's technology and business objectives
• Builds and maintains trusting relationships with 3rd party technology service providers and AgriBank business leaders
• Evaluate existing and new technology service provider capabilities
• Partners with association technology leaders to address District-wide technology needs, and, where appropriate, lead District-wide or System-wide workgroups to evaluate the business implications of the evolving technology environment.
• Develop, manage, maintain, and provide oversight for vendor management activities; including but not limited to, onboarding, risk assessments, contract reviews, performance reviews, off-boarding, and centralizing a complete list of third-party vendors.
• Manages vendor performance and adherence to deliverables, monitoring and reporting on their performance
• Develops the strategy and scope, screening, assessment and selection processes for all vendors
• Negotiates contracts detailing terms, conditions, pricing, and performance expectations
• Develop, manage, maintain, and provide oversight for vendor related activities based on various risk filters such as privacy, operational, financial, and reputational

• Develops a strategic approach to IT Security, and ensures its implementation at the Bank and with the Bank's 3rd party technology service providers
• Develops meaningful security metrics and ensure their timely delivery to key internal and external stakeholders
• Monitor security threats and respond to incidents working with internal and external stakeholders
• Ensures compliance with the appropriate regulations
• Presents updates on the cybersecurity program status to Bank leadership and Board, as applicable
• Promotes security awareness, accountability and responsibility within AgriBank staff
• Creates and maintain cybersecurity policies and procedures

• Collaborates with 3rd party technology service providers on the digital data delivery strategy for the organization
• Works with Data Strategy leader and business teams to align strategies, service level agreements, and disaster recovery procedures
• Assists with strategy definition for overall data acquisition processes and methodologies

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, information technology, or a related field
• 10-14 years of experience in infrastructure planning and strategy, cybersecurity or information security, software development or implementation, system and/or data architecture, or a related field
• Or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the essential functions of the job

• Advanced knowledge of technology best practices in financial services industry
• Advanced knowledge of the principals of operational risk management
• Advanced knowledge of cybersecurity or information security, systems administration, network administration, virtual working environments, and accounting technology
• Intermediate knowledge of data architecture and database development
• Intermediate knowledge of business development strategies and tactics
• Intermediate knowledge of business continuity principles
• Intermediate knowledge of vendor risk management principles
• Intermediate knowledge of enterprise risk management best practices
• Intermediate knowledge of internal controls

• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times

• Beautiful office with exceptional space to collaborate with your colleagues and friends
• Monthly employee activities to keep groups connected and have fun!
• Annual Employee Appreciation activities
• Multiple recognition programs to celebrate each other's success

• Paid time off
• Company holidays
• Floating holidays
• Sick time
• Right Work/Right Place hybrid work program
• Dress for Your Day flexible wardrobe policy
• Generous company match on employee donations

• Employee and leader career development toolkits
• Tuition reimbursement
• Internal and external resources and opportunities to grow personally and professionally

• Health care plan alternatives to fit your lifestyle, including:
• • Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Wellness reimbursement
• Investment and retirement planning
• • Saving today for tomorrow is one of the smartest moves you can make. That's why AgriBank offers you a generous, competitive and flexible 401(k) plan for your financial well-being:
  • • Fixed Employer Contribution = 3 percent
    • PLUS, Employer Matching Contribution = $1 for $1 match (vested fully after 4 years) on the first 6 percent of eligible compensation you save
• Life and disability insurance plans for eligible team members and their families
• Free exercise facility onsite for all employees
• Parking and transportation discounts
• Generous employee referral incentive