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 functionsPartner with SMEs to gather and document business processes, functional requirements, workflows, and system controlsDevelop and maintain high-quality documentation including: Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Manuals, Functional and business requirements, Risk control frameworks, Reporting procedures and templatesCreate and maintain risk reporting frameworks; evaluate findings and prepare actionable insights and recommendationsSupport IT Risk functions such as:Internal and external audit responseControl testing documentationVulnerability management reportingIssue tracking and resolution documentationEnsure that documentation aligns with regulatory requirements, internal standards, and risk management frameworksServe as a documentation and training specialist for diverse IT Risk teams, ensuring clarity, usability, and consistency in content deliveryApply broad and in-depth knowledge of risk principles, business analysis, and documentation practices to high-impact, cross-functional projectsProvide guidance and mentorship to team members on best practices for documentation and risk reportingParticipate in or lead project efforts that require the coordination of technical and business resourcesQualifications:10+ years of relevant experience in business analysis, IT risk, documentation, or related rolesBachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Risk Management, Business Administration, or a related fieldStrong understanding of IT risk domains including audit, compliance, vulnerability management, control testing, and issue managementProven ability to gather and translate complex business or technical requirements into clear, actionable documentationProficiency in tools such as Microsoft Office, SharePoint, Confluence, JIRA, Visio, or other process mapping/documentation platformsExcellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present technical concepts clearly to non-technical audiencesStrong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environmentExperience supporting cross-functional teams and acting as a liaison between business and technical teams

Created: 2025-09-25