About Northern TrustAs a global leader in innovative wealth management, asset servicing, asset management and banking services, Northern Trust (Nasdaq: NTRS) is proud to guide the world's most successful individuals, families, corporations and institutions.
Since 1889, we have aligned our efforts with our three guiding Principles That Endure: Service, Expertise, and Integrity. Together, they reflect the three cornerstones of business conduct which we strive to instill in our employees, whom we call partners, and to provide to our clients and the communities we serve worldwide.
With more than 135 years of financial experience and over 24,000 partners, we serve the world's most sophisticated clients using leading technology and exceptional service.
The RoleThis role is an individual contributor position responsible for the execution of activities supporting IT and Cybersecurity Risk Management, including regulatory interactions, IT risk and control assessments, information security initiatives, and management reporting.
The role plays a key part in the identification, assessment, management, and reporting of technology and information security risk, with direct responsibility for delivering work across one or more core practice areas within the Information Security and Technology Risk Management Program. The individual will work closely with peers and management and will contribute to strategic IT Risk and Information Security initiatives.
The key responsibilities of the role include;- Develop and maintain technology and cybersecurity risk metrics and assessments to inform the firm of its risk posture
- Manage preparation and delivery of materials for key engagements, including regulatory interactions, audit examinations, and senior management meetings
- Identify and assess risks associated with internal technologies and externally hosted systems
- Define requirements and execution plans for information security and technology risk management programs
- Ensure risk management programs align with applicable regulations, industry standards, and compliance requirements
- Communicate security policies and requirements clearly to ensure organizational understanding and adoption
- Produce meaningful, measurable metrics for owned risk management programs
- Review and assess technology and security controls using established frameworks
- Drive risk reduction through defined risk treatment and remediation processes
- Document, track, and report risk findings and remediation plans to management
- Collaborate with Information Security, Privacy, and Enterprise Risk teams to enhance policies, standards, and frameworks
- Evaluate and provide risk advice on strategic business and technology initiatives
- Participate in cybersecurity incident response activities as required
- Stay current on industry trends, emerging threats, technologies, and regulatory developments and advise management on their potential business and financial impact
Skills and ExperienceThe successful candidate will benefit from having;
- Strong experience in IT Risk Management, Technology Risk, or IT Audit
- Experience creating metrics and reporting using tools such as Power BI and PowerPoint
- Required certification: CISA, CISM, CRISC, CISSP, or equivalent
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Technology, MIS, Computer Science, or related discipline
- Advanced degree in an IT-related field is desirable
- Strong ability to develop effective technology and cybersecurity risk metrics, assessments, and executive-level presentations
- Experience assessing IT processes including information security, system development and change management, computer operations, and data protection
- Working knowledge of Financial Services regulatory requirements, including FFIEC handbooks and relevant country-specific regulatory bodies
- Hands-on experience applying industry frameworks such as COBIT 5, ISO 27001/27002, and NIST 800-53
- Exposure to one or more information security disciplines (e.g. forensics, secure development, threat intelligence, penetration testing)
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to assess complex data and formulate sound, well-justified risk decisions
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities with urgency and attention to detail
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to produce clear, well-structured documentation and reports
- Ability to work effectively both independently and within global, multi-national teams
- Professional presence and ability to build strong working relationships across all organizational levels and with third-party providers
Salary Range:
$78,945 - 134,235 USD
Salary range is a good faith estimate of base pay. Northern Trust provides a comprehensive benefits package including retirement benefits (401k and pension), health and welfare benefits (medical, dental, vision, spending accounts and disability), paid time off, parental and caregiver leave, life & accident insurance, and other voluntary and well-being benefits. Northern Trust also provides a discretionary bonus program that may include an equity component.
Work AuthorizationApplicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. Northern Trust will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa).
Working with UsAs a Northern Trust partner, you will be part of a flexible and collaborative work culture, which has a strong history of financial strength and stability. Movement within the organization is encouraged, senior leaders are accessible, and you can take pride in working for a company committed to an inclusive workplace and assisting the communities we serve.
Philanthropy is deeply rooted in Northern Trust's history and is an essential element of our culture. Employees around the world give their time and talent to work for the greater good of their communities.
Reasonable Accommodation Northern Trust is committed to working with and providing adjustments to individuals with health conditions and disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email our HR Service Center at , or alternatively you can discuss your individual requirements with the recruiter you are working with.
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