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.

Responsibilities :

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 :

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

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

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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