Job description
Are you ready to join a growing team that puts a premium on productivity and has an award-winning culture centered around transforming talented employees into effective business leaders? Then BHG Financial is the place for you.
In 2001, we started with an idea, an opportunity, and $25,000. Back then, our focus was strictly on serving those in the medical industry. With healthcare in our heritage, we soon expanded to serve high-earning professionals in many other industries, providing all with leading-edge financial solutions, including our extensive network of community banks.
Today, BHG Financial has firmly established its legacy as a leader in the financial services space. Founded on the philosophy of a better way to borrow, we are dedicated to helping accomplished professionals, small businesses, and institutions build upon their success through innovative financial solutions, a hassle-free process, and personalized concierge service.
Our relentless commitment to the success of our customers is part of what has made BHG Financial thrive. We take a 360-degree view of our customers to tailor the best solutions for their financial aspirations. Today’s professionals have multiple sources of income, not just their paycheck. Therefore, it is essential to factor those in when making responsible lending decisions. Our continued focus on data, analytics, and proprietary modeling has enabled faster funding for our customers.
From business to personal loans to relationships with community banks, the country’s top professionals and business owners rely on us for our exceptional financial solutions and concierge service to continue their success and legacy.
Who You Are
You are a motivated Information Security (IS) professional who is passionate about Governance. You excel at balancing governance versus reward and have experience developing and enhancing Information Security Governance programs. You are an enthusiastic and driven individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment where you will build meaningful relationships and enhance IS governance practices at BHG.
What You’ll Do
- Mature and manage the IS Governance Program by collaborating with multiple stakeholders to ensure BHG’s IS security governance strategies, policies, and procedures align with business objectives, mitigate risks, and comply with regulatory requirements.
- Define, implement, and enforce data governance policies, standards, and procedures to ensure the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of data across all systems and processes.
- Manage data governance and data quality issues and collaborate with business units and Product and Technology (P&T) to ensure that data related business requirements are clearly defined, communicated, and understood ensuring operational effectiveness.
- Lead initiatives to reduce data governance risks, as well as support the cultural shift toward active data governance and ownership.
- In collaboration with key stakeholders, enhance and implement a comprehensive, efficient Artificial Intelligence (AI) governance framework, including policies, procedures, standards and best practices.
- Manage the development and maintenance of IS policies, standards, and procedures.
- Manage the maintenance and enhancement of existing security awareness program, including monthly and targeted security awareness trainings and phishing campaigns and collecting data for analysis and improving security posture.
- Collaborate and build relationships with cross-functional teams, including, but not limited to P&T, Legal, Enterprise Compliance, Regulatory Relations, and business stakeholders to implement IS governance requirements.
- Improve IS reporting and metrics for leadership and board of directors.
- Chair and maintain relevant IT and IS Governance Committees (such as IT Steering Committee).
- Stay updated on industry trends, technologies, and regulations related to IS governance.
- Assist in design and implementation of automated processes and Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) toolsets (such as OneTrust, Zilla, OvalEdge, etc.).
- Manage a team of governance professionals and promoting individual career development and training.
- Perform other duties as required.
What You’ll Need
- 6 years of experience in the IS field or combination of work and educational experience in related disciplines.
- Bachelor’s Degree, ideally in Cybersecurity, Data Governance, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or Information Systems Management or equivalent work experience in the field of IS.
- Possess current relevant certifications (e.g., AIGP, CRISC, CISM, CISA, CGEIT, CDMP, DGSP, etc.).
- Expert knowledge of IS frameworks such as SOC 2, NIST, ISO, DAMA-DMBOK, FISMA, etc.
- Expert knowledge of AI regulations, industry standards and compliance requirements (e.g. ISO 42001; OECD Principles on Artificial Intelligence, AI Risk Management Framework, etc.)
- Knowledge of compliance requirements such as FFIEC, GLBA, PCI, SOX, CCPA, etc.
- Demonstrated experience in managing and leading teams, including providing mentorship, setting performance goals, and fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Strong understanding of data management best practices (e.g. metadata management, data lineage, data quality controls, etc.).
- Experience working with cross-functional teams and managing enterprise IS governance programs.
- Knowledge of Data Platforms or Data Warehouses (e.g., Azure, Databricks, etc.).
- Experience with data management processes, tools, and applications, including process mapping and lineage toolsets.
- Strong understanding of ethical considerations and potential risks associated with AI.
- Experience managing complex projects which are often cross-functional while demonstrating exceptional business judgment, utilizing emotional intelligence and building relationships at all levels of the company.
- A strong team spirit, enthusiasm for development, and a passion for learning that bridges both strategy and technical implementation.
- Problem analysis and resolution at both a strategic and functional level.
- The ability to organize and manage multiple priorities.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to translate technical requirements to business objectives.
Life at BHG Financial
At BHG Financial, we work hard and aren’t afraid to take risks. Since the beginning, our core values of PMA (positive mental attitude), team player, and loyalty have been the driving force behind every interaction we have between each other and our customers. We have a healthy respect for the daily grind, yet we value work/life balance. We believe that all employees should have the opportunity to lead and that good ideas can come from anyone. From the top down, our leaders are actively involved not only in strategic oversight and running the business, but also in the well-being and growth of all employees. We consider people our #1 asset, and help employees realize their full potential, set and exceed their goals, and explore new opportunities for personal and professional development.
Why You Should Join BHG Financial
We strive to offer amenities, opportunities, events, and programming that support the interests of our teams, while furthering the culture that makes us Great Place to Work® certified. Some of the benefits you can expect when you join BHG Financial include:
•Medical/Rx/Dental/Vision coverage for employees and their eligible family members
•Competitive PTO and vacation policies
•1 Friday off each month for Wellness Weekends
•Company 401(k) plan with employer contributions after one year
•Company-sponsored training and certification opportunities
•Quarterly award ceremonies where top achievers are celebrated and receive additional bonuses
•Ongoing volunteer opportunities to give back to the community through our BHG Cares program
If you’re ready for a career where you can exercise your passions, be surrounded by co-workers who are relentlessly committed to service, and have a team-player mindset, apply today!
BHG Financial is committed to equal treatment and opportunity in all aspects of recruitment, selection, and employment without regard to gender, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, disability, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other category protected under the law. BHG Financial is an equal opportunity employer; committed to a community of inclusion, and an environment free from discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.
